Friday, January 13, 2006

Fearless Football Predictions: Playoff Edition

Perfect in the playoffs so far, here's what I'm thinking:

Patriots over the Broncos: The Patriots are hotter right now than Kanye West's political career and that spells trouble for the physical but playoff untest and not even that talented to begin with, Broncos. Come Saturday it will be the Broncos riding into the sunset like another Bronco, that infamous one driven by OJ Simpson. If for no other reason than because the game falls on Saturday night, during my sister's wedding, and I think it will be fitting for the Patriots to win since the groom is a big Patriots fan.

Seattle over Washington: I liked Washington up until this point but they suffered some key injuries last week and I just can't pick a team led by Mark Brunell to go very far in the playoffs. Especially not after last week's brutal offensive showing. Clinton Portis will have a big game but Shaun Alexander will have a huge game and the Seahawks will win rather easily.

Colts over the Steelers: The Colts played all year to get home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Now they have it and the inspiration of trying to win for Tony Dungy so this one was a no brainer to pick.

Carolina over Chicago: Da Bears were da story of the year but the Panthers looked like World Beaters against the Giants and were preseason favorites to win the NFC so it's not like it would be much of an upset here.

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