Well, I didn't do too bad with my Wild Card predictions going 3-1 (missed on Atlanta but then again they didn't show up last week). This weekend's games have some easy to root for teams for the most part. Lets see if I can keep the winning tradition going (as always the scores don't really matter just the picks).
The first game of the weekend is New Orleans vs San Francisco. The Niners are in the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. They have a stifling defense & a potential coach of the year in Jim Harbaugh. The Saints are coming off a win against Detroit in the Wild Card round. This is a tough matchup. The Saints aren't the best road team in the world but they do have playoff experience and a top QB in Drew Brees. The Niners do have a solid running game in Frank Gore and the aforementioned tough D. Out of the 4 matchups, this will be the toughest to pick. However, despite the road concerns, I'm taking the Saints. Their defense will give Alex Smith fits. I think for another week Saints fans can chant "Who Dat?"
Saints 27 49ers 17
The night game on Saturday is Denver vs New England. Brady vs. Tebow II. A lot has been said the first time around so there really isn't more that needs to be said. Patriots won the first game though the Broncos put up a great fight in that game. That time it was in Denver. This time it's in New England. Tebow had a great game last week against the Steelers. And New England hasn't won a playoff game since the 2007 season. Then again, if we go by history the division winner that no one expected to win in WC round lost the next round. Think this time will be no exception. Close one but think it'll be the Pats again.
Patriots 34 Broncos 30
The early Sunday game features Houston vs Baltimore. Let's face it. I don't like Baltimore and will not pick them to win. Even with a 3rd string QB and little playoff experience, Houston does have a tough running game & their defense is top notch. Plus I don't think Flacco is that great a QB. Texans keep hope alive in Houston
Texans 24 Ravens 10
The final game features the NY Giants vs Green Bay. They matched up earlier in the year with the Packers pulling out the victory in dramatic fashion. The Giants are coming off a win against the Falcons and many are comparing them to the team that won the Super Bowl in the 2007 season. Eh, I'm not really seeing it. They are still inconsistent and their secondary is weak. Aaron Rodgers can and will exploit it. Packers keep up the chance for a repeat
Packers 37 Giants 27
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