One of the best times of the year is coming up this weekend as the NFL Playoffs begin. Great for so many reasons, it strikes sports fans as one of the best times in sports because it is football all weekend long. With games (of great importance) happening twice a day all weekend, nothing excites fans more.
I now present to you my picks for this weekend's games, but first I would like to prime you with my super bowl predictions. I have been saying this for a while now, and I believe the Super Bowl will showcase the Indianapolis Colts vs the Seattle Seahawks. The Colts look like that team that nobody thinks of that makes it all the way. Luck is a great QB and with solid defensive play, I believe this team will be the one who comes out on top. For the Seahawks, playing at home the entire way will clinch them the spot. Seattle is the best home team and that's not changing now. So you heard it hear first, the Colts are going to the Super Bowl. But if I'm wrong, I will probably look like a fool. On to the Wild Card predictions...
Kansas City Chiefs @ Indianapolis Colts (Sat., 4:25)
Wouldn't it be ironic if I pick the Chiefs here? hahahahahaha..........not happening. The Colts are going to take this game at home. Luck is going to carry the team throughout this game. He will end up with 250 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, looking like an established QB. On the down, losing 5 out of their last 7, The Chiefs offense will put up a good fight as well, led by running back Jamaal Charles. However, their down slide will continue and Charles won't be able to carry the team to victory. Colts win 23-20.
New Orleans Saints @ Philadelphia Eagles (Sat., 8:10)
This game can go so many ways. The Eagles have looked good at times under Chip Kelly's new offense and other times they have looked flat. If New Orleans were playing at home, they would be a lock for the win. But they have struggled away this year and outside the division (5-1 in division/ 6-4 outside). I think Drew Brees' postseason experience will give them the advantage in this game and the win. Saints win 34-28.
San Diego Chargers @ Cincinnati Bengals (Sun., 1:05)
The Bengals have been perfect at home, scoring 30+ points in their last 5 home games. However their track record under the regime of Dalton have not performed well in the playoffs. They have lost badly to the Texans in the past two years with Dalton looking pretty flat. However, this year they are not playing the Texans and are at home. It won't look pretty, but Dalton gets the job done this year. Bengals win 17-13.
San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers (Sun., 4:40)
The 49ers come into this game with a 6 game winning streak, with wins against the Seahawks and Cardinals. They have looked pretty good in all 6 games on defense, which will help them. But one of my philosophies is that a good offense wins games during the playoffs. The Packers have one of the best offensives when everybody is healthy. We saw that last week with Rodgers rallying a late win for the Packers, racking up 300 yards and 2 TDs. I believe the offense continue into this week and the Packers take an upsetting win from the 49ers, beating them in the 4th quarter. Packers win 38-35.
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