Stephen G. here to dish out my divisional round picks. But before I do, allow me to opine a little on some league news…
Look, I’m no fan of the Jets and the Sanchise, but all this shit he’s been taking is beyond belief…#1 if you are a Jet and you want to rip the guy, either say it to his face or put your name on the quote. #2 to place all the blame for the Jets’ problems on Sanchez is to give a pass to a defensive meltdown and an inability to run the ball…Sanchez was good enough when they beat the Colts and Pats in the playoffs and went to 2 straight conference title games, but now its his fault alone? I place the blame on Fat Rex, who has no effing control over the tools on his roster.
Jeff Fisher finally picks the Rams…I just don’t get the fact that teams are ball-washing the guy to run their teams… Fact of the matter is that old Porn-Stache is pretty mediocre if you ask me.
Jacksonville names Mike Full-of-Malarkey as head coach. What? You mean that awesome offensive display that Atlanta put on in NY gets overlooked? What has this guy ever done? And don’t get me started on this Matty Ice guy….can you say over-rated? When you show up in a playoff game, call me.
Enough ranting, on to the picks…
Last Week
2-2 (50%)
Season
62-57-4 (52%)
SATURDAY 1/14
New Orleans Minus 3 – The Saints are the playing the best ball and to me, are the team to beat. I know the Niners are at home and all, but the reality is that this is their first foray in the playoffs and its a whole new ballgame. How is SF going to score enough? Sure they have a good D, but NO will score on anyone. I’ve heard some ESPN talking heads say NO has never won a playoff game on the road. Is this a concern? Not to me, I just say that NO is due. I’ll take Brees and the Who Dats.
Denver Plus 13.5 – I doubt Belichick will allow His Holiness to beat them passing the ball, so get ready for a lot of running and eating of the clock. If Denver can keep from turning it over, they can keep it relatively close. The pressure is squarely on the Patriots not to gag again at home in the playoffs and this line is way too high. Give me the points.
SUNDAY 1/15
Baltimore Minus 7.5 – It’s been a good season for Houston, but they are stepping up in class going into Baltimore. The Ravens are a MUCH better team at home and I don’t see a rookie QB handling the pass rush of the Ravens and the home crowd noise very well. I think this one could get ugly quick.
New York Plus 7.5 – The G-men are on a roll and playing with a ton of confidence. I’m not sold that they can shut down Rodgers, but if they can get a good pass rush and maybe get a strip sack or two, they can win. Having said all that, I think GB will pull out a close one so I’ll take the points.