We’re here. Unbelievably, already.
I have changed my mind about everyday on these wild card match ups. There are some tough choices.
I ran across this on ESPN, by the Football Scientist. Hmm…
Okay, I get where he is coming from with the statistics and everything, BUT…
The Steelers and Ravens ranked below seven other teams? The two BEST defenses in the league. When everyone preaches defense wins championships. This is considered a logical ranking system?
I understand the theory, I just don’t see why he is backing it up.
Experts: ESPN, CBS. Couldn’t find any others for some reason.
Based off of ESPN’s, the Falcons/Cardinals game is the game everyone is doubting.
Cardinals and Colts.
I know the Cardinals have been horrible lately, but most of the blowouts tended to be away from home. On the other hand, the Falcons have 4 of their 5 losses away from home. Matt Ryan has trouble away from home, which leads to Michael Turner trouble as well.
The Cardinals have a great offense, but their defense has been…not good.
The Cards will surprise some people, and get off their asses to pull out a win, as their defense makes some noise.
Falcons 23 – Cardinals 30
I believe the best playoff game will be the Colts/Chargers. The Chargers always play well against the Colts, no matter how their season is going. The Colts won earlier in the last second, while the Chargers have won the previous few contests. LT and Gates are questionable. Same as last year. Result? Not the same. The Colts are confident with nine straight, they won’t let a bye week get the best of them this year. Colts 27 – Chargers 21
Ravens > Titans / Colts > Steelers // Colts > Ravens
Giants > Cardinals / Panthers > Eagles // Panthers > Giants
(I still might pick the Vikings, however)
Colts > Panthers
