NFL Wildcard Predictions + Super Bowl predictions

     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.

Predicting the Patriots offseason moves

As all Patriots fans know, their offense has been less than stellar this year. Full of new players and many rookies, the offense has looked flat and awful at times. Upgrading the offense should be a big concern for the Pats during the offseason, and it is never too early to create a free agent wish list. Thus, I have created a list of the offensive players that I believe the Patriots need and should sign in order to bolster their offense. Although it is still very early and no guarantees on resigning’s and such, one can still dream right?

Player #1:

RB Toby Gerhart, Minnesota Vikings

                This guy is a great running back. He’s big and can push through players like nobody’s business. When he has started in Minnesota due to injuries from Peterson, he has looked great. With a less than average performance from starter Steven Ridley and Vereen looking more like a receiver, a running back should be of some concern for the Patriots. Gerhart isn’t made to play every down, but he can, which makes him a good fit for the Patriots. Featuring a backfield of Ridley, Blount (assuming he resigns), and Gerhart could make the Pat’s running game a threat. I can picture now, Ridley running on first or second downs, Gerhart coming in to get the 3^rd & 3 yardage, and Blount at the goal line.

Player #2:

WR Riley Cooper, Philadelphia Eagles

                Disregarding all the drama Cooper has created this year, this guy can play. At 6’3”, Cooper stands as a big target for Brady and during a few games this season (most notably during Week 9 where Cooper had 140 yards and 3 touchdowns), Cooper has looked phenomenal. This guy can run some cross patterns and get some mid-yardage under the Patriots passing game across from Danny Amendola.

Player #3

TE Fred Davis, Washington Redskins

                Facing injuries and suspension the last several years, Davis’ road has been harsh. But he can still play. Coming in at 6’4” and 240 lbs., Davis would become another big target for Brady. With Gronkowski suffering a major ACL injury and Hernandez gone for good, the Patriots are in need of Tight Ends. I believe this guy could be a force in the passing game and blocking. Davis would be a key piece to the Patriots offense.

I believe that these three players would bulk up a declining New England offense. They’re all big, tough guys that Brady could use around him. We’ll see what happens this offseason, and make sure to leave any comments regarding your choices or any disagreements with these players.