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NFL playoffs

Postby ndlionsfan » Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:09 am

Who does everybody got this weekend?

I'm taking Cincy over Houston in a close game that could really go either way
Denver over Pitt because Pitt is just too banged up
Atlanta over the Giants, NY just too inconsistant this year
Saints roll the Lions, Saints are almost unstoppable right now and the Lions don't have the experience

For the Super Bowl, I've got the Saints and the Pats. Saints D finds a way to slow down the Pack (just like KC did) and the Pats are just too much. Could see the 9ers upsetting the Pack or NO with their D, but I just don't think they have the offense to make it happen. In the AFC, the Ravens are just too inconsistant and the Steelers are too banged up.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:59 am

This weekend:

Houston over Cincy
Denver over Pitt
NYG over Atlanta
New Orleans over Detroit in a shootout
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby ndfan » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:52 pm

Cincy over Houston
Pittsburgh over Denver (I can't go another week listening about tim tebow)
Atlanta over NYG
Lions over Saints (its my upset pick of the playoffs)
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby winner-within » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:15 pm

I think Eli gets another Ring this Year....I think 4 weeks ago Coughlins Job was in Jeopardy, but they have sure made a turn around. They'll beat the Pats again!.....they have the Best Defense out of whats left in the NFC and they are the Healthiest.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:16 pm

winner-within wrote:I think Eli gets another Ring this Year....I think 4 weeks ago Coughlins Job was in Jeopardy, but they have sure made a turn around. They'll beat the Pats again!.....they have the Best Defense out of whats left in the NFC and they are the Healthiest.


Giants D is better than the 49ers D?
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby ndlionsfan » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:19 pm

Run4Fun2009 wrote:
winner-within wrote:I think Eli gets another Ring this Year....I think 4 weeks ago Coughlins Job was in Jeopardy, but they have sure made a turn around. They'll beat the Pats again!.....they have the Best Defense out of whats left in the NFC and they are the Healthiest.


Giants D is better than the 49ers D?


and their turnaround was sure evident against Washington 3 weeks ago.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby winner-within » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:43 pm

and The pots been stirred!!! I hate the Giants, but I like their odds
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby ndlionsfan » Thu Jan 05, 2012 4:52 pm

Who's everybody got in the Super Bowl? I don't see the Pack making it with their D, but homefield advantage could give them the edge. Saints are firing on all cylinders on both sides of the ball right now, but got upset last year and have a tough road to get through Detroit, SF, and the Pack. Pats look like the team in the AFC, but you never know when the Ravens will play to their potential and the Steelers could make a run, too. Or is a surprise team going to make a run? Could have seen Houston doing this if healthy, but not now. Could be the Giants. My pick for an underdog making it to the big game would be Cincy, though. But, I think they might be a year or two off of that right now. Too hard to rely on rookies in the playoffs.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby defensewinsgames » Thu Jan 05, 2012 10:52 pm

I've got Houston, New Orleans, Pittsburg, and Atlanta this week. Besides the New Orleans game I think it is a toss up (Pittsburg could dominate but I don't see it with the injuries). I picked the Packers and Ravens preseason to play in the superbowl with the Ravens winning, so I will stick to my guns.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Bison-Vikes #1 » Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:46 am

New Orleans over Detroit
NYG over Atlanta
Cincy over Houston
Pittsburgh over Denver

New Orleans over San Fran
Green Bay over NYG
Pittsburgh over Baltimore
New England over Cincy

New Orleans over Green Bay
Pittsburgh over New England

Pittsburgh over New Orleans. They fight off the injury bug similar to Green Bay last year to win.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:06 pm

Run4Fun2009 wrote:This weekend:

Houston over Cincy
Denver over Pitt
NYG over Atlanta
New Orleans over Detroit in a shootout



Well I feel pretty safe with my picks right now!! :D
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby winner-within » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:22 pm

And you should.....I feel pretty good about The Giants D too!!
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby ndlionsfan » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:32 pm

Can they show up again next weekend? How about Tebow!! Who's everyone got next weekend now?

Pats over Denver
Houston over Balt for my upset pick....they looked tough against Cincy
Pack over the Giants
NO over SF
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby defensewinsgames » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:54 pm

Pats over Broncos
Baltimore (only because I picked them early, Houston is tough)
Packers over Giants
Saints over Niners

Baltimore vs Houston is game of the week
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby winner-within » Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:48 pm

Believe it or not I over thunk it.

Now that I had a sneek peak I need to adjust my NFL thoughts
Teebs definitely is being rewarded for his enormous time spent in the weight room and at Florida, I mean hes not first rounder for nothing...He holds, 5 NCAA, 14 Southeastern Conference, and 28 University of Florida statistical records, plus he is really spiritual, but so was Reggie White....Reggie White could also lift up the back of a School Bus....you have to put things into perspective when it comes to Super Natural and reality in pro Sports or Sports in general.

So its a No Brainier...Teebs and Eli go at it for this years Superbowl they beat N.O. and the Pats to get there
and unfortualtly even TT's strong Faith cant put him past the Kid who already has a Ring, has a Big Brother who was, OK!..more than fair at the position, and a Father who (and no offense against Tim's Dad who Preached the faith) Groomed them both with the Knowledge from doing it himself.

Giants over Denver.........28 to 18......I am giving alot of attention to the QB's but I like Both of their Defenses as well!
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:58 pm

This is how I see the rest of Playoffs working out:

New England over Denver
Houston over Baltimore
NY Giants over Green Bay
San Francisco over New Orleans

New England over Houston (however...my heart wants Houston)
San Francisco over NY Giants

San Francisco over New England
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Indy5 » Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:53 pm

New England over Denver- Look what happens Denver when you actually let Tebow throw in the first half. As Skip Bayless says, UNLEASH! I think it'll play out like last time. Tebow will play well (even better this time) but the D wont be able to keep up. They've been bad as of late. Awful against NE and Buffalo, not great against KC and bad against a beat up Pittsburgh.

Houston over Baltimore- Houston's D and run game is too much. They have PERFECTED the stretch and load plays. Fits Foster's style perfectly too. I also don't trust Flacco.

New York Football Giants over Green Bay- Just like when they did it to the Pats. Close loss towards the end of the year to a undefeated team, then they get hot and upset them in the playoffs.

New Orleans over San Francisco- This one is tough for me. Saints are a different team away from home. We'll see if they can take their indoor circus of an offense outside against a tough D. I just don't trust Alex Smith to show up big in the playoffs.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Bison-Vikes #1 » Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:47 am

Bison-Vikes #1 wrote:New Orleans over Detroit
NYG over Atlanta
Cincy over Houston
Pittsburgh over Denver

New Orleans over San Fran
Green Bay over NYG
Pittsburgh over Baltimore
New England over Cincy

New Orleans over Green Bay
Pittsburgh over New England

Pittsburgh over New Orleans. They fight off the injury bug similar to Green Bay last year to win.


Thought Cincy had a chance for the upset and would have lost a lot of money on the Denver game. Thought Denver's coaching staff had them very well prepared and really found some holes in Pitt's D. Denver's D is tough.

New England over Denver
Baltimore over Houston
Green Bay over NY Giants
New Orleans over SF
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby winner-within » Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:38 pm

Bison-Vikes #1 wrote:
Bison-Vikes #1 wrote:New Orleans over Detroit
NYG over Atlanta
Cincy over Houston
Pittsburgh over Denver

New Orleans over San Fran
Green Bay over NYG
Pittsburgh over Baltimore
New England over Cincy

New Orleans over Green Bay
Pittsburgh over New England

Pittsburgh over New Orleans. They fight off the injury bug similar to Green Bay last year to win.


Thought Cincy had a chance for the upset and would have lost a lot of money on the Denver game. Thought Denver's coaching staff had them very well prepared and really found some holes in Pitt's D. Denver's D is tough.

New England over Denver
Baltimore over Houston
Green Bay over NY Giants
New Orleans over SF


Your playing it safe... :) you know there has to be an upset or two!!

Divisional Playoff Games
NFL Game Lines 1/14 - 1/15, 2012
Date & Time Favorite Line Underdog Total
1/14 4:30 ET New Orleans -3.5 At San Francisco 47.5
1/14 8:00 ET At New England -13.5 Denver 50.5
1/15 1:00 ET At Baltimore -7.5 Houston 36
1/15 4:30 ET At Green Bay -8 NY Giants 52.5
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Bison-Vikes #1 » Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:51 pm

Yeah, I am. Feeling unsure after going 50% and losing my SB predicted winner. If I were to change 1 and go with my heart, it would be NYG over the Pack. Didn't get to watch the Houston game, so not sure about them. Wasn't sure if Yates could get it done. Think Baltimore will have to score 20+ points to win, like Denver last night. Think New England vs. Denver will be the only blow out (+14).
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby winner-within » Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:23 pm

The Pack should be a title lock....but the Giants always play them tough....and Eli loves going after the big guns....its highly likely he developed that attitude right in his own house growing up...I like the Giants balance, I think its the best outta the teams that are left.
Denver will need to rush on Brady, beat him up....if he gets time to pass the Broncs are in trouble.....You will see tebow getting 50- 100 yds rushing, and this could be the difference.
If Andre Johnson goes big, Baltimore is going down
If Breeze has a hayday for one more game with his arm...then just hand them the trophy....someone has to stop that guy and it may just be San fran
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Flip » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:45 pm

Well the rest of the playoffs will be more bearable to watch w/o everyone raving about how good Rodgers and the Packers are.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby defensewinsgames » Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:37 pm

Or about how Tebow is a miracle worker
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby Indy5 » Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:25 am

defensewinsgames wrote:Or about how Tebow is a miracle worker

That's cause he is. Took a 1-4 team on a 7-4 run and a playoff win.
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Re: NFL playoffs

Postby defensewinsgames » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:04 am

Ya i figured that was coming. He won some games I will give him that
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