NFL 2003-04 Playoffs discussion thread

[drothgery]

So am I (4 for 4 this weekend, that is). But I didn't expect two blowouts, and another game that would've been a blowout if not for stupid mistakes. I did expect my Packers to have trouble with the 'Hawks; if Seattle had managed to get home field advantage somehow, and I weren't a shameless Packers fan, they'd've been my Super Bowl pick. They're the most complete team in the NFC playoffs.

Next week's picks (home team in bold)...

Indy over KC

While a blowout win in the wild card round usually is a prelude to doom in the next round, I just can't see how KC stops Peyton Manning.

New England over Tennessee

If the Pats didn't have home field and a bye week on their side, this would be a toss-up. As is, I like the Pats here.

Green Bay over Philly

Losing Westbrook is probably enough to kill the Eagles against Green Bay. I can't see their defense stopping both Favre and Green, and without Westbrook, McNabb doesn't have enough playmakers to keep up with the Packers offense.

St. Louis over Carolina

Easiest pick of the weekend. The Panthers can out field goal the Cowboys, but that's just not going to be enough against the Rams.

 

[Seonaid]

My picks (no silly scores this time):

Kansas City
New England
Philly (gotta root for my boys, even if they are hurting--they can still beat Green Bay and Fa-what'shisname?)
St. Louis

 

[Krug]

Sames picks as just about everyone it seems:
Kansas City
New England
Philadelphia
St Louis

Maybe we should predict scores or margins..

 

[d20Dwarf]

Maybe we should predict scores or margins..

Kansas City over Indianapolis, 30-27
New England over Tennessee, 16-13
Green Bay over Philadelphia 24-10
St. Louis over Carolina, 24-20

 

[Silver Moon]

Sames picks as just about everyone it seems:
Kansas City
New England
Philadelphia
St Louis

Not everyone. I agree on your top three, but think that Carolina will beat St. Louis.

 

[Crothian]

Colts over KC. The Chiefs defense will be outmatched. The Colts defense did a fine job against Dencver, so they can handle KC's offense.

Patriots over Titans. Titans are playing well and tough, but the Pats defense is always just so tough. I'll be routing for the Titans though.

Phili over Green Bay. We all know Phili only looses in the NFC Championship game!!

Carolina over St Louis. Rams offense might be explosive, but it's also fragile. Bulger has not been looking good and will be in trouble against this defense.

 

[d20Dwarf]

I'm the only one with the balls to post score predictions?!?!

I've got my buffalo wings and I'm ready for a great weekend of football.

 

[Silver Moon]

I'm the only one with the balls to post score predictions?!?!

Not a question of balls (although I do have my football handy, playing catch with my son regularly). It's just that I don't gamble, so there's no point in my overthinking each game beyond who will win.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Okay... I've been meaning to post this for quite sometime... I think the chiefs will destroy the colts. They have been dismissed for about 9 weeks now and I think they are tried of it. Priest got no love on the voting, not saying he shouldn't have won but finishing 4th when you break the single season rushing touchdown mark and total touchdown mark is just sad and insane.

Anyhow the Chiefs will win by at least 10, and if the don’t you can quote me on it…. (Not that I didn’t think this crowd wouldn’t in the first place. )

 

[Krug]

Carolina kicking some butt!