From eight we are now down to four, with last week’s divisional games arguably some of the best you will ever see in your life. Baltimore stunned Peyton Manning and the Broncos, Colin Kapernick had his coming out party, the Falcons won their first playoff game in years…..barely and Tom Brady is still the best. Here is a thorough breakdown of the two championship games
First Down: San Francisco 49ers @ Atlanta Falcons Jan. 20 3pm (FOX)
Colin Kapernick has made Jim Harbaugh look like a genius. Jim Harbaugh has made Colin Kapernick look like a genius. After an early interception that resulted in a pick-six, Kapernick responded by breaking the rushing record for most yards by a QB in a playoff game. Kapernick had 4 total touchdowns (2 Rush) and looked in complete control after the interception. Aaron Rodgers was left hapless with his defense unable to get Kapernick off the field and the same should happen on Sunday. Atlanta barely came away with a win against the Seattle Seahawks after a 20-0 lead going into half. The Falcons will have the crowd behind them but the 49ers defense will be just too much for Matt Ryan to handle. The Seahawks were unable to get any pressure to Ryan but Aldon and Justin Smith will change that and Navvaro Bowman and Patrick Willis can cover Tony Gonzalez perfectly.
49ers 35- Falcons 17
Second Down: Key Mathcup- Matt Ryan vs. Patrick Willis and 49ers defense
Albeit the 49ers were playing at home where the defense looks 10 times faster, in reality their defense is actually that fast. Ryan was not sacked once in the game against the Seahawks and was still picked off twice. With the 49ers ability to stop the run the Falcons will be forced to be a pass first team. It will be a classic matchup between defense and offense.
Third Down: Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots Jan.20 630pm (CBS)
There is nothing scarier then a team of “destiny” and no I’m not talking about Tom Brady's Patriots. The Baltimore Ravens have played extremely hard since their fearless leader Ray Lewis said he would retire at the end of the season. After an easy win against Andrew Luck and the Colts, the Ravens took part in one of the best games I have ever seen. Joe Flacco looked like a premiere quarterback outdueling Peyton Manning in a double overtime win. The Ravens defense battled and battled and managed to force Manning into three turnovers. Now they find themselves in the exact same position as last year, with a better kicker and better receivers. Lewis and the defense know Tom Brady very well, and had it not been for a dropped touchdown catch and a missed field goal the Ravens would have been in the Superbowl LAST YEAR. This will be another epic battle between two of the greats but with destiny on their side I’ll take Ray Lewis and the Ravens to win. One last shot for Lewis to win another Super Bowl and go out in fashion.
Ravens 31- Patriots 28
Fourth Down: Key Matchup- Ray Lewis vs. Tom Brady
You can make an argument for either guy to have the upper edge. Brady has been cruising even without Rob Gronkowski while Lewis has the entire team playing for him. The Ravens begin and end with Ray Lewis, and his team is giving him every reason to keep going. In last week’s double overtime craziness Lewis had 17 combined tackles, giving him 30+ tackles in 2 payoff games. Brady never seems to skip a beat even with Rob Gronkowski out of the lineup. The Final Act between Brady and Lewis should be one to remember.
Bold Prediction: Ray Rice has 150+ yards rushing and 3 touchdowns.
It should be another great weekend of football as we gear up for the Super Bowl on February 3rd. There are many possible storylines but I think the most intriguing one would be a battle between the Harbaugh Brothers dubbed a "Harbaugh Bowl". Defense vs. Defense. There is nothing better then some hard hitting football, playing for the most prized trophy.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
PREMIUM RUSH
In a shortened 48-game season nothing is certain. Teams that may usually fade over an 82 game season, have the chance to jump out to a hot start and surprise while an early cold streak may be the difference in teams making or not making the playoffs. Here are the 5 things to look for in the 2013 Season:
5. Jordan and Eric Staal
Very rarely do you see siblings in the NHL that both have a Stanley Cup ring and play for the same team. The Carolina Hurricanes snatched Jordan Staal from the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade on June 22nd. Jordan’s addition places 3 of the 4 Staal brothers’ in the Hurricanes organization (Eric, Jordan and Jarred). Only time will tell if Eric and Jordan can find the same sort of magic that Henrik and Daniel Sedin have in Vancouver, but I am sure all those years of playing hockey in their backyard will help.
4. Steven Stamkos
The kid from Markham Ontario was the NHL’s lone 60-goal scorer last year and the first since Alex Ovechkin achieved the feet in 2008. In a shortened season it will be interesting to see if Stamkos can score a goal per game and reach the 50-goal mark plateau. If Stamkos can put 50 goals on the board in a 48 game season and he can, it will be as impressive as when Wayne Gretzky scored 50 goals in 49 games in 1984.
3. Atlantic Division
The Atlantic Division has become the toughest division in the NHL with the Rangers, Flyers, Penguins and Devils all in to win it. The Rangers have arguably the best 1st line in the league with Marion Gaborik, Brad Richards and newly acquired Rick Nash. The Flyers, have Claude Giroux and a solid young core, the Devils have Martin Brodeur while the Penguins have superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. All the four teams on paper should make the playoffs but which team stands out the most, will be something to watch out for.
2. Sidney Crosby
The Atlantic Division is home to the best player in the game and the face of the league. Sidney Crosby has been vocal over the lockout about the return of a season and now that the season is back, Crosby has assured everyone that he is concussion free and feels 100 %. That is great news for Sid the Kid, but bad news for the rest of the league. Crosby came back last year and played just 22 games but managed 37 points, all being done while he was not at full health. Now that he is at full health, and has had all this time to rest, Crosby should be at his best and the league’s MVP.
1. Playoff Push
There is a saying that goes: “Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint.” Well referring to this shortened NHL season, I would flip the saying and say that this season is an absolute SPRINT. From game one, every point, every shootout loss will be huge as teams will only play within their conference. Nothing’s more exciting in sports then following a playoff push, especially when it is right from the get go.
Anyway you slice it hockey is back and this season should have all the action and excitement that it is had in years past, just this time it’s on a shorter scale.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Four Downs: The Road to the Super Bowl (Divisional Weekend)
Last week three of the four home teams won and I went 3 for 4 in my picks. The Wild-card weekend did not really live up to the hype of previous years. Houston won a boring game against Cincannati, Green Bay trounced the Vikings, Ravens smothered the Colts while RGIII was not 100% and lost it for the Redskins. This week we are in the Divisional Rounds, with Denver, New England, Atlanta and San Francisco all come off their bye weeks. Here's a look at the 4 Divisional games.
First Down: Baltimore Ravens @ Denver Broncos Jan 12 4:30pm (FOX)
Last week Ray Lewis and company did not disappoint in a 24-9 win. Lewis had a team high 9 tackles while nearly intercepting a pass. His defense did not allow a single touchdown and kept Andrew Luck and the offense in check. Their offense was no slouch either, with Bernard Pierce and Ray Rice combining for 170 yards on the ground and Anquan Boldin's 5 catches for 145 yards, all in the second half. However, this is not the Colts defense and this is not in Baltimore. Von Miller, Elvis Dumervil will cause constant havoc for Joe Flacco who will need to squeeze everything out of Ray Rice as he can. This week the Ravens travel to Denver to face Peyton Manning and the Broncos. While the players around Manning has changed, he has not, and it will be interesting to see how he fairs in the cold Denver weather. Manning and Lewis will meet for the final time with both knowing the other very well. I think the advantage goes to Baltimore because as good as Demeryius Thomas and Eric Decker are they are not Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison. Also last time these two met the Broncos blew out the Ravens by running the ball, which will NOT be the case this week, Lewis will make sure of that. However, if Joe Flacco has one of those days and throws 5 interceptions Lewis's play won't matter.
Final Score: Ravens 31 Broncos 28
Second Down: Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers Jan 12 8:00pm (CBS)
Another team that is looking to avenge an earlier loss in the season is the Greenbay Packers. The Pack lost in week 1 to the 49ers who were led then by an Alex Smith quarterbacked team. Smith has since been moved to the bench and Colin Kapernick has emerged. The bright lights might be too big for the kid out of Nevada who will make his playoff debut. Kapernick has shown great signs this year but he will have to keep pace with Aaron Rodgers and company. DT Justin Smith is coming back at half speed after a torn tricep. While Aldon Smith, Navvaro Bowman and Patrick Willis will have to keep Rodgers under pressure to have any chance. The 49ers will look to run the ball a good amount and if Kapernick can't get away it'll be a great day for Clay Matthews and Charles Woodson. At the end of the day you always go with the better quarterback, who no doubtly will look to show up the team that snubbed him the draft years ago.
Packers 24 49ers 17
Third Down: Seattle Seahawks @ Atlanta Falcons Jan 13 1:00pm (FOX)
In what I believe is the most intriguing game of the week the under-the-radar high flying Seattle Seahawks face a team who has everything to prove. Atlanta won the NFC and clinched 1st overall, but that means nothing to everyone outside of Georgia. The Falcons lost to New Orleans, Carolina and Tampa Bay (at home) and their offense has struggled as of late. Roddy White, Julio Jones and Tony Gonzalez will have to step up but the X-Factor will be Jacquizz Rodgers and his ability to convert 3rd downs. Seattle has the number one scoring defense which is a scary stat on paper and their ability to run the ball well with Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson gives them the edge in my mind. Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner will play "contract-making games" as they neutralize the Falcons pass offense.
Seahawks 28 Falcons 21
Fourth Down: Houston Texans @ New England Patriots Jan 13 4:30 (CBS)
The final game of the weekend is a rematch between the Texans and the Patriots. Last week Houston struggled to get anything going on offense at home, and on the road in Foxborough in the playoffs is nearly impossible for opponents to play in. However, due to mother nature we should not be accustomed to the snow and flurries at Foxborough as they are expecting clear skies and +15 weathers. Tom Brady has his buddy Rob Gronkowski who is almost unguardable. The Texans hope to keep it close and have a chance at the end and not go down 21-0 early in the first like last time. In the end the Patriots are the better team and it will be a huge shock if the Texans defense is able to stop him. I don't think that will be the case as New England will win.
Patriots 35 Texans 21
Bold Prediction: Rob Gronkowski has 3 touchdowns and over 200+ yards receiving.
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Baltimore @ New England
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME #FAILMARY
Seattle @ Green Bay
First Down: Baltimore Ravens @ Denver Broncos Jan 12 4:30pm (FOX)
Last week Ray Lewis and company did not disappoint in a 24-9 win. Lewis had a team high 9 tackles while nearly intercepting a pass. His defense did not allow a single touchdown and kept Andrew Luck and the offense in check. Their offense was no slouch either, with Bernard Pierce and Ray Rice combining for 170 yards on the ground and Anquan Boldin's 5 catches for 145 yards, all in the second half. However, this is not the Colts defense and this is not in Baltimore. Von Miller, Elvis Dumervil will cause constant havoc for Joe Flacco who will need to squeeze everything out of Ray Rice as he can. This week the Ravens travel to Denver to face Peyton Manning and the Broncos. While the players around Manning has changed, he has not, and it will be interesting to see how he fairs in the cold Denver weather. Manning and Lewis will meet for the final time with both knowing the other very well. I think the advantage goes to Baltimore because as good as Demeryius Thomas and Eric Decker are they are not Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison. Also last time these two met the Broncos blew out the Ravens by running the ball, which will NOT be the case this week, Lewis will make sure of that. However, if Joe Flacco has one of those days and throws 5 interceptions Lewis's play won't matter.
Final Score: Ravens 31 Broncos 28
Second Down: Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers Jan 12 8:00pm (CBS)
Another team that is looking to avenge an earlier loss in the season is the Greenbay Packers. The Pack lost in week 1 to the 49ers who were led then by an Alex Smith quarterbacked team. Smith has since been moved to the bench and Colin Kapernick has emerged. The bright lights might be too big for the kid out of Nevada who will make his playoff debut. Kapernick has shown great signs this year but he will have to keep pace with Aaron Rodgers and company. DT Justin Smith is coming back at half speed after a torn tricep. While Aldon Smith, Navvaro Bowman and Patrick Willis will have to keep Rodgers under pressure to have any chance. The 49ers will look to run the ball a good amount and if Kapernick can't get away it'll be a great day for Clay Matthews and Charles Woodson. At the end of the day you always go with the better quarterback, who no doubtly will look to show up the team that snubbed him the draft years ago.
Packers 24 49ers 17
Third Down: Seattle Seahawks @ Atlanta Falcons Jan 13 1:00pm (FOX)
In what I believe is the most intriguing game of the week the under-the-radar high flying Seattle Seahawks face a team who has everything to prove. Atlanta won the NFC and clinched 1st overall, but that means nothing to everyone outside of Georgia. The Falcons lost to New Orleans, Carolina and Tampa Bay (at home) and their offense has struggled as of late. Roddy White, Julio Jones and Tony Gonzalez will have to step up but the X-Factor will be Jacquizz Rodgers and his ability to convert 3rd downs. Seattle has the number one scoring defense which is a scary stat on paper and their ability to run the ball well with Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson gives them the edge in my mind. Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner will play "contract-making games" as they neutralize the Falcons pass offense.
Seahawks 28 Falcons 21
Fourth Down: Houston Texans @ New England Patriots Jan 13 4:30 (CBS)
The final game of the weekend is a rematch between the Texans and the Patriots. Last week Houston struggled to get anything going on offense at home, and on the road in Foxborough in the playoffs is nearly impossible for opponents to play in. However, due to mother nature we should not be accustomed to the snow and flurries at Foxborough as they are expecting clear skies and +15 weathers. Tom Brady has his buddy Rob Gronkowski who is almost unguardable. The Texans hope to keep it close and have a chance at the end and not go down 21-0 early in the first like last time. In the end the Patriots are the better team and it will be a huge shock if the Texans defense is able to stop him. I don't think that will be the case as New England will win.
Patriots 35 Texans 21
Bold Prediction: Rob Gronkowski has 3 touchdowns and over 200+ yards receiving.
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Baltimore @ New England
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME #FAILMARY
Seattle @ Green Bay
Friday, January 4, 2013
Four Downs: The Road to the Super Bowl
We have finally reached the playoffs after another grueling, exciting, injury-plagued season. We went from 32 teams down to the final 12, with the top 4 seeds (Denver, New England, Atlanta and San Francisco) all having byes. Here’s a look at the 4 Wild-Card Weekend Games.
First Down: Cincannati Bengals @ Houston Texans Jan 5 4:30 (NBC)
The game that will start the weekend off is the exact game that started us off last year. The Bengals and Texans met last year in the playoffs and a guy by the name of T.J. Yates led Houston that day to a win. Tomorrow it will be Matt Schaub who for most part of the season was not only leading his team to number 1 in the AFC but also legitimizing himself as a premiere quarterback. However, 3 losses in their last 4 games has costed them a bye week and has put the pressure back on Matt Schaub. The Texans lost two tough road games against New England and Indianapolis while they were shutout at home by the Minnesota Vikings in week 16, their final home game of the season. The Bengals will no doubt try to follow what the Vikings did, but they will have to neutralize “J.J Swatt and Co.” Andy Dalton has been good but not consistent. They lost four and then won four in a row but since a home loss to the Cowboys in week 14 the Bengals have played dominant defense in 3 wins against (Philly, Pitt and Baltimore). Geno Atkins will have to get to Schaub and shutdown the play-action game with Arian Foster. Last year was a blowout (31-10) and I don’t think that will be the case this year. All games this weekend should be close but this will be the highest margin of victory.
FINAL SCORE: Texans 31 Bengals 21
Second Down: Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers Jan. 5 8:00 (NBC)
Very rarely do you see two teams in the NFL face each other three times in a season including in back-to-back weeks. However, since the NFL adopted the new change in the schedule a few years ago that week 17 will be all division games, we should expect these rivalries more on in the playoffs. Nothing says rivalry like a good Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings football game. Gone are the days of Favre; on both teams and now the new wave of talent led by Aaron Rodgers and my vote for MVP Adrian "AD" Peterson have stepped in and have made their mark. The reigning MVP Rodgers did not have a terrible season, but by no means was it an MVP season. Yet with a defense that somehow manages to make a play at key moment and an offense that can score at will the Pack are in every game. Especially when it comes against the Vikings. Both the meetings this season were close including week’s 17 epic game that saw the Vikings win on a last second FG and get into the playoffs. The Packers haven’t been able to stop AD in either game as he’s averaging two touchdowns and 200 yards on the ground. For the Vikings their defense has been superb during a 4 game win streak. Road wins against St.Louis and Houston on the road show that they Vikings can stay in games with their defense and Peterson on the road. If Peterson has an awful game their’s no chance they win but with the Lambeau weather and the strong foot of Blair Walsh, I am leaning towards the Vikings.
FINAL SCORE: Vikings 27 Packers 24 (Blair Walsh wins it again on a FG)
Third Down: Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens Jan.6 1:00 (FOX)
It’s arguably the game of the week with the story of the year (Colts) against one of the greatest to ever play the game (Ray Lewis). There are so many storylines from Chuck Pagano returning not only from Leukemia but now against his former team the Baltimore Ravens. Bruce Arians’s name has been swirling around in Head Coaching jobs. Ray Lewis said this past week it’s his final year and will retire. Andrew Luck has led a squad of rookies to an unprecedented 11 win season and the Ravens know they have probably one last shot at this with the core they have. Let’s start with the Colts who after already clinching the number 5 seed played their butts off against a Houston team desperate for a bye and a win. Pagano's return energized the players and the crowd and made it nearly impossible for the Texans to hear anything. However, with Ray Lewis back and on the other side lines Andrew Luck should be in for a whole lot of pain. Luck has showed arm strength, and speed to avoid bad sacks but his 18 interceptions and 24 turnovers say something else. If Luck plays will and the duo of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis keep knocking down Flacco it should be a nail biter. The Ravens are just too tough at home and there are no doubts the Ravens will play their tail off for Ray Lewis.
FINAL SCORE : Ravens 28 Colts 20
Fourth Down: Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Redskins Jan.6 4:30 (CBS)
Although all 4 games are great this might be the marquee of the four and it is the last one on the wild-card docket. Two rookie, athletic, African American quarterbacks Russel Wilson (SEA) and Robert Griffin III (WSH) have gone leaps and bounds over what anyone could have imagined. NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin kept throwing the Seahawks in the garbage but Pete Carroll’s team took it literally and went a perfect 8-0 at home. They beat good teams and they lost to bad teams, but the one thing this is going against them the most is History. The Seahawks have not won a road playoff game since 1993 and will need Marshawn Lynch to have a big day. For Washington they beat Dallas in week 17 to win the NFC East and have been playing "playoff-like" games since October. It’s the first time the Redskins will have a home playoff game in nearly 15 years and it’s all because of rookie’s Robert Griffin, Alfred Morris and veteran London Fletcher. Since starting the season at 3-6 the Redskins were heading towards another long off-season until they beat the Cowboys on thanksgiving day and turned their fortunes. They won their final 6 games but the one thing the Redskins have to worry about is their defense. While it has played better, the high octane Seahawks offense have shown teams they can score and thats not just on Buffalo and Arizona. Also the last time Seattle played option teams like Carolina and San Francisco, they held both to just 1 touchdown. It should be the game of the week with Seattle squeaking away the win.
Final Score: Seahawks 24 Redskins 23
Bold Prediction: Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson wil combine for 300+ rushing yards.
If my predictions are correct the Division Weekend should see
AFC:
Houston @ New England
Baltimore @ Denver
NFC
Minnesota @ Atlanta
Seattle @ San Francisco
First Down: Cincannati Bengals @ Houston Texans Jan 5 4:30 (NBC)
The game that will start the weekend off is the exact game that started us off last year. The Bengals and Texans met last year in the playoffs and a guy by the name of T.J. Yates led Houston that day to a win. Tomorrow it will be Matt Schaub who for most part of the season was not only leading his team to number 1 in the AFC but also legitimizing himself as a premiere quarterback. However, 3 losses in their last 4 games has costed them a bye week and has put the pressure back on Matt Schaub. The Texans lost two tough road games against New England and Indianapolis while they were shutout at home by the Minnesota Vikings in week 16, their final home game of the season. The Bengals will no doubt try to follow what the Vikings did, but they will have to neutralize “J.J Swatt and Co.” Andy Dalton has been good but not consistent. They lost four and then won four in a row but since a home loss to the Cowboys in week 14 the Bengals have played dominant defense in 3 wins against (Philly, Pitt and Baltimore). Geno Atkins will have to get to Schaub and shutdown the play-action game with Arian Foster. Last year was a blowout (31-10) and I don’t think that will be the case this year. All games this weekend should be close but this will be the highest margin of victory.
FINAL SCORE: Texans 31 Bengals 21
Second Down: Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers Jan. 5 8:00 (NBC)
Very rarely do you see two teams in the NFL face each other three times in a season including in back-to-back weeks. However, since the NFL adopted the new change in the schedule a few years ago that week 17 will be all division games, we should expect these rivalries more on in the playoffs. Nothing says rivalry like a good Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings football game. Gone are the days of Favre; on both teams and now the new wave of talent led by Aaron Rodgers and my vote for MVP Adrian "AD" Peterson have stepped in and have made their mark. The reigning MVP Rodgers did not have a terrible season, but by no means was it an MVP season. Yet with a defense that somehow manages to make a play at key moment and an offense that can score at will the Pack are in every game. Especially when it comes against the Vikings. Both the meetings this season were close including week’s 17 epic game that saw the Vikings win on a last second FG and get into the playoffs. The Packers haven’t been able to stop AD in either game as he’s averaging two touchdowns and 200 yards on the ground. For the Vikings their defense has been superb during a 4 game win streak. Road wins against St.Louis and Houston on the road show that they Vikings can stay in games with their defense and Peterson on the road. If Peterson has an awful game their’s no chance they win but with the Lambeau weather and the strong foot of Blair Walsh, I am leaning towards the Vikings.
FINAL SCORE: Vikings 27 Packers 24 (Blair Walsh wins it again on a FG)
Third Down: Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens Jan.6 1:00 (FOX)
It’s arguably the game of the week with the story of the year (Colts) against one of the greatest to ever play the game (Ray Lewis). There are so many storylines from Chuck Pagano returning not only from Leukemia but now against his former team the Baltimore Ravens. Bruce Arians’s name has been swirling around in Head Coaching jobs. Ray Lewis said this past week it’s his final year and will retire. Andrew Luck has led a squad of rookies to an unprecedented 11 win season and the Ravens know they have probably one last shot at this with the core they have. Let’s start with the Colts who after already clinching the number 5 seed played their butts off against a Houston team desperate for a bye and a win. Pagano's return energized the players and the crowd and made it nearly impossible for the Texans to hear anything. However, with Ray Lewis back and on the other side lines Andrew Luck should be in for a whole lot of pain. Luck has showed arm strength, and speed to avoid bad sacks but his 18 interceptions and 24 turnovers say something else. If Luck plays will and the duo of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis keep knocking down Flacco it should be a nail biter. The Ravens are just too tough at home and there are no doubts the Ravens will play their tail off for Ray Lewis.
FINAL SCORE : Ravens 28 Colts 20
Fourth Down: Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Redskins Jan.6 4:30 (CBS)
Although all 4 games are great this might be the marquee of the four and it is the last one on the wild-card docket. Two rookie, athletic, African American quarterbacks Russel Wilson (SEA) and Robert Griffin III (WSH) have gone leaps and bounds over what anyone could have imagined. NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin kept throwing the Seahawks in the garbage but Pete Carroll’s team took it literally and went a perfect 8-0 at home. They beat good teams and they lost to bad teams, but the one thing this is going against them the most is History. The Seahawks have not won a road playoff game since 1993 and will need Marshawn Lynch to have a big day. For Washington they beat Dallas in week 17 to win the NFC East and have been playing "playoff-like" games since October. It’s the first time the Redskins will have a home playoff game in nearly 15 years and it’s all because of rookie’s Robert Griffin, Alfred Morris and veteran London Fletcher. Since starting the season at 3-6 the Redskins were heading towards another long off-season until they beat the Cowboys on thanksgiving day and turned their fortunes. They won their final 6 games but the one thing the Redskins have to worry about is their defense. While it has played better, the high octane Seahawks offense have shown teams they can score and thats not just on Buffalo and Arizona. Also the last time Seattle played option teams like Carolina and San Francisco, they held both to just 1 touchdown. It should be the game of the week with Seattle squeaking away the win.
Final Score: Seahawks 24 Redskins 23
Bold Prediction: Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson wil combine for 300+ rushing yards.
If my predictions are correct the Division Weekend should see
AFC:
Houston @ New England
Baltimore @ Denver
NFC
Minnesota @ Atlanta
Seattle @ San Francisco
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