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I can never really bring myself to bet against Peyton Manning against any team but the Patriots or Saints. With him at home against a recently hot/cold Jets team, I've gotta go with the Colts, 31-21.
The Ravens should beat the Chiefs. I don't think the young Chiefs have faced a defense as mean and experienced as this one. It'll be low-scoring and decisive, Ravens 23-10
I really see no way the Seahawks could ever beat the Saints, even with home field advantage. The Saints have just about every conceivable other advantage, and they've been playing well, plus it's Drew Brees vs. Charlie Whitehurst, Saints 48-16.
This is the best game of the first round, no question. The Eagles have been struggling, but I imagine they've been itching for another go against the surging Packers. In the end though, I don't think the Eagles have quite enough D to stop Aaron Rodgers and his receivers, Packers 27-23.
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quote:Originally posted by combine_hunter: I didn't see it, that's for sure. National is the only guy I know of who actually picked them to win.
Yup.
To answer Patrick's question, I saw that one coming. This also goes to show that division winners -- regardless of record -- deserve a spot in the playoffs in the event that a win like that happens in the Wild Card weekend.
I saw that one coming because Seattle had nothing to lose and perhaps the Saints underestimated them. No one expected the Seahawks to beat the Saints AND put up 40-somewhat points against them, especially when they had a hard time scoring against the Rams in Week 17. I wanted to see Bradford in the playoffs and I would've rooted for him to oust Brees and the Saints.
I hate the Saints, I hate the WhoDat nation, I hate that "You've got Personality" commercial where they show everyone in New Orleans wearing their own customized Saints jerseys. Yes, Brees deserved to win the 2010 Sportsman of the Year, but other than that, don't like him. And I don't like SuperBowl 44.
So that pick was personal and because I thought everyone underestimated Seattle. I'm happy to see Pete Carroll in a great mood. He's a good guy.
The only other pick I got right was the Ravens over the Chiefs. Boy, was that game boring!
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For the Divisionals --
As much as I loved Seattle winning, their party stops right now. I've got Chicago.
Steelers over the Ravens. Green Bay over Atlanta. Patriots over the Jets.
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I agree that division winners should be in, but if they don't have a winning record, they shouldn't be hosting a playoff game.
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