Best Bet
1. New England Patriots (-3.5) vs. Baltimore Ravens
The only way Baltimore can win this game, and cover the point spread, is by establishing the running game. But Belichick is smart enough to recognize this and will scheme to take Ray Rice and Willis McGahee away.
Joe Flacco has been horrible at times down the stretch and that inconsistency will lead to a few picks on Sunday.
The Pats won’t light up the scoreboard either, but Brady and Co. will make enough plays to get it done. Keep an eye on Randy Moss whose deep speed could prove too much for the Ravens Secondary.
The Pats have been here before and are hard to beat at home in the playoffs. Look for them to win by a TD.
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2. Arizona Cardinals (+2) vs. Green Bay Packers
This is the most difficult game on the board to pick. Both offenses are going to move the ball through the air against each other and it will come down to which team can make the big play/stop on defense. Our money is on Arizona.
Talented S Adrian Wilson will be all over of the field and his presence in the box will ensure Ryan Grant doesn’t get going. Their creative defensive packages will also account for the Packers receivers, something very difficult to do, and although we see Rodgers and Co. having success passing the ball, we expect Arizona, playing at home, to come up big when it counts.
This team did it last year throughout the Playoffs and look poised to make a run this year too.
3. Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5) vs. New York Jets
Don’t let the 37-0 whooping mislead you; there were many reasons for that lopsided score. The bottom line is the Bengals didn’t need that game and didn’t show much in it either.
Look for Cincinnati to focus heavily on its running game (Cedric Benson) to set up the pass and for the other receivers (outside of Ochocinco), Caldwell and/or Coles, to step up and make plays in the passing game.
New York will attempt to run the ball but the Bengals will scheme to take this away. And Mark Sanchez won’t be able to beat the Bengals, and its talented CBs, through the air.
The Bengals will bounce back this week with a big 17-13 win playing in their homepark.
4. Dallas Cowboys (-3.5) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
A week ago, we chose the Eagles straight up and were burned. Dallas had their way with Philly although Reid shut things down once it was apparent that they were not going to win.
The more we analyze this match-up, it’s hard to envision the Eagles keeping this game to within a FG. They can’t - don’t – run the ball, and by failing to do so, McNabb is put into precarious spots. DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer are then able to pin their ears back and go after No. 5.
The inability to go play-action also limits DeSean Jackson’s effectiveness.
On offense, Marion Barber and Felix Jones will run the ball at will on the Eagles smaller defense and when Philly tries to bring up Safety help, Romo will make them pay.
Look for the Cowboys to sweep all three games this season with a 24-17 win on Saturday Night.
TheCoach
January 8th, 2010 at 20:14
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TheCoach has the Bengals, who watched the Jets dig their own grave
last week.. you can't show a team your entire play book and expect to
beat them the next week.
On the other hand the Eagles are way better than they played last
week and too good of a team to be shut out two weeks in a row (not
that you said they would be) but it will be a close battle .. much
closer than last week but Dallas takes the game… gotta agree on
that one
The loss of Wes Welker is way to much for Tom Brady and the Pats
offence.. Baltimore will feast on Brady who has broken ribs and
Edelman is good but the connection Brady and Welker have is evident
… about the only thing they dont do is sleep together…
Green Bay will dominate. the Cards are
back in the playoffs because of theyre weak division but havn't
impressed me this week
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Great work Goldberg, one of us will dominate this week as Green Bay, I don't believe in Sanchez on the road in CIncy (it will be crazy, other than 2006, the last time they hosted a playoff game was 1990)… Cincy in a close one in the cold weather!
Best of luck!
Cheers,
TheCoach
TheCoach
January 9th, 2010 at 01:14
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TheCoach has the Bengals, who watched the Jets dig their own grave
last week.. you can't show a team your entire play book and expect to
beat them the next week.
On the other hand the Eagles are way better than they played last
week and too good of a team to be shut out two weeks in a row (not
that you said they would be) but it will be a close battle .. much
closer than last week but Dallas takes the game… gotta agree on
that one
The loss of Wes Welker is way to much for Tom Brady and the Pats
offence.. Baltimore will feast on Brady who has broken ribs and
Edelman is good but the connection Brady and Welker have is evident
… about the only thing they dont do is sleep together…
Green Bay will dominate. the Cards are
back in the playoffs because of theyre weak division but havn't
impressed me this week
For full in depth analysis and in sight, visit
http://www.lionsdenu.com/category/sports/nfl-gu...
(cheerleader pictures included)
Great work Goldberg, one of us will dominate this week as Green Bay, I don't believe in Sanchez on the road in CIncy (it will be crazy, other than 2006, the last time they hosted a playoff game was 1990)… Cincy in a close one in the cold weather!
Best of luck!
Cheers,
TheCoach