It's been quiet around old KingBroly's blog lately, and while it hasn't been for any particular reason, I must say a lot of things have been going through my mind lately. But none quite like this weekend's NFL Divisional Playoffs, which start this afternoon at 4:30pm EST/1:30pm PST. I have to say that every game is highly watchable, and you can't really predict what will happen in any of the 4 games right now, even the most obvious ones. With that in mind, let's start with today's games.
- New Orleans at San Francisco
What's this? I'm bolding both teams so you'll have to read my synopsis? Heaven forbid! Stop crying, it's not that long. This is clearly the best game of weekend, and it's amazing that we get a high powered offense versus a rock solid defense on one side while on the other we have a mediocre offense versus a poor defense. What side will win? Considering great defenses always triumph over great offenses, I'm going to say the 49ers will win this one, at home, against Drew Brees. While the Saints have an amazing offense right now, they got awfully lucky last week. They tend to stay close at halftime, wherein they blow their opponents out in the second half. I don't see that happening this week as the 49ers have a solid defense where it matters most against the Saints, in the secondary. That's the key here, and I see the 49ers winning because of it.
Score Pick: 49ers - 23, Saints - 17
- Denver at New England
Despite the glut of Bible and Christian references to Tebow in the past week, let's keep things in perspective: When you don't show a team respect at any level, they will more often than not knock you off your feet. Not only did the Broncos do that, they knocked the Steelers out of the Playoffs to the delight of many Patriots fans. While the Patriots are favored by double digits given the last meeting was a no contest, keep in mind that Denver's defense let them down, not their offense, until late at least. I expect a much closer game this time around, but the result will stay the same.
Score Pick: Patriots - 27, Broncos - 17
Houston at Baltimore
This one seems like an obvious trap game to me. Everyone's picking Houston because of their Quarterback situation, which isn't pretty at the moment. Baltimore's defense, while still great isn't as hot as they used to be. Houston's is the best in the League but gave up a few points to a mediocre offense in Cincinnati last week at home. The Ravens will be rested and play great at home. Houston doesn't, especially against Playoffs teams. The only way I see Houston winning this game is if Ray Rice gets injured or Jake Delhomme comes in to play. I don't see either happening.
Score Pick: Ravens - 27, Texans - 6
New York at Green Bay
The final game of the weekend. The media is screaming 2008 like it's a forgone conclusion because it looks similar. Well no, it doesn't. In 2008, the Giants beat good teams to get there. A close game against the Patriots in Week 17 gave them the muster to play hard and win the Super Bowl. Here, they lost to the Packers, at home, and then went on to lose to the Redskins, almost lost against Dallas, blew out Dallas and the Jets when they didn't show up, and blew out a not-so-good Falcons team. The Packers went 15-1, including smacking the Lions with their 2nd string team. That says a lot about a team. With the buy they'll be rested and ready to prove why they're the best team in the League this year.
Score Pick: Packers - 35, Giants - 17
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