NFL Playoffs and Superbowl
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Captain Tagon
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I don't know. The Texans and the Ravens both did a good job on defense against the Colts and Pittsburgh and NE both could do that and actually have offenses enough to win the game. Especially playing in the cold weather.
Crothian
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Dimwhit said:
People are talking about it, but Indy also has trouble outside. Worst case scenerio for Indy is actually at Pitsburgh. Heinz field has horrible footing, the speed of Indy will have problems there as does every visiting teams. The talk for Indy will increase drastically if they can get by the Patriots. A Steelers Indy Championship game will be interesting since both Dungy and Cowher are said to not be able to win the big games.
Stone Angel
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The Broncos go down in crushing defeat, the Colts drown them after a great third quarter effort.
So Indy goes into the Pats and the Jets face the might Steelers.
Predictions? Factors? Wants?
Steelers 28 Jets 20: I kind expect the Jets to run out of steam in the 2nd half against Pittsburgh. This will all depend on the Jets running game so Pennington can get a chance to pass without any pressure. If their defense can force a few take aways and they play exceptionally well in the first and third they will have a good shot. For Pittsburgh I believe there rest allowed them to heal up and feel fresh on the field. Look for a powerful and pounding running game with the big pass play from Big Ben. I expect them to just play both sides of the ball great as usual.
Colts 41 Pats 30: The Patriots secondary isn't as strong as it used be especially with Law not making an appearance. Wayne being more a threat than ever. The Colts are a much better team on both sides of the ball. The offense is a fine tuned destroying machine and they have the chance to beat anybody in the league just because they can score so much in so many various ways. The defense is more focused and the pass rush is really starting to develop. Foxborough itself poses a major factor being outdoors and such and who knows what the weather will be. Not that I am counting the New England defense out far from it, that will make or break them I think. And the New England has a very good good coach with a defensive mind who will through many tricky formations.
Look forward to hearing everyone else views and I am sure I will see my sports analysist nemesis in Glass Jaw. All in good fun and sportsmanship of course
The Seraph of Earth and Stone
So Indy goes into the Pats and the Jets face the might Steelers.
Predictions? Factors? Wants?
Steelers 28 Jets 20: I kind expect the Jets to run out of steam in the 2nd half against Pittsburgh. This will all depend on the Jets running game so Pennington can get a chance to pass without any pressure. If their defense can force a few take aways and they play exceptionally well in the first and third they will have a good shot. For Pittsburgh I believe there rest allowed them to heal up and feel fresh on the field. Look for a powerful and pounding running game with the big pass play from Big Ben. I expect them to just play both sides of the ball great as usual.
Colts 41 Pats 30: The Patriots secondary isn't as strong as it used be especially with Law not making an appearance. Wayne being more a threat than ever. The Colts are a much better team on both sides of the ball. The offense is a fine tuned destroying machine and they have the chance to beat anybody in the league just because they can score so much in so many various ways. The defense is more focused and the pass rush is really starting to develop. Foxborough itself poses a major factor being outdoors and such and who knows what the weather will be. Not that I am counting the New England defense out far from it, that will make or break them I think. And the New England has a very good good coach with a defensive mind who will through many tricky formations.
Look forward to hearing everyone else views and I am sure I will see my sports analysist nemesis in Glass Jaw. All in good fun and sportsmanship of course
The Seraph of Earth and Stone
Crothian
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Next weekened is looking like another good weekend of games.
Steeler 24, Jets 13: The Steelers are rested and with their physical style of playing, that is scarey. They wil rush with Bettis, rush with Staley, rush with Parker...and then throw with Ben. Special teams though can really be a big facotr as both have good returners. I imagine that Martin will not rush well and Pennington will be under a lot of pressure. This could be a huge defensive game like the first time they played, and in that game the Jets lost because of penalties.
Colts 35 Pats 27: With the rules clarified about how the seocndary can bump and the patch work secondary of the Pats, I see a good game for Manning. The key for the Pats defense will be getting pressure on Manning and getting him out of the pocket. Of course that could leave one on one coverage and Manning could kill them if he can get a bit of time that way. Pats need a control game from Dillon. He needs to run and run well. That will open the play action for Brady and he can have a good passing day against the Colts. But he also will need time in the pocket, and the Colts Dline has become good at getting to the passer.
Steeler 24, Jets 13: The Steelers are rested and with their physical style of playing, that is scarey. They wil rush with Bettis, rush with Staley, rush with Parker...and then throw with Ben. Special teams though can really be a big facotr as both have good returners. I imagine that Martin will not rush well and Pennington will be under a lot of pressure. This could be a huge defensive game like the first time they played, and in that game the Jets lost because of penalties.
Colts 35 Pats 27: With the rules clarified about how the seocndary can bump and the patch work secondary of the Pats, I see a good game for Manning. The key for the Pats defense will be getting pressure on Manning and getting him out of the pocket. Of course that could leave one on one coverage and Manning could kill them if he can get a bit of time that way. Pats need a control game from Dillon. He needs to run and run well. That will open the play action for Brady and he can have a good passing day against the Colts. But he also will need time in the pocket, and the Colts Dline has become good at getting to the passer.
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