Sunday, January 23, 2005
1.23.05 - NFL Playoff Picks
It's Sunday and it's the NFL playoffs ... time for this week's picks. We'll see if I can keep my perfect record against the spread ... I'm guaranteed to have a winning record ... Let's not blemish it by playing reserves in the last three games ...
Atlanta v. Philadelphia
Philadelphia is favored by six points. It's cold. It snowed massive amounts on Saturday. I enjoyed watching the ABC-7 coverage last night on my 68-degree Houston couch. Don't miss snowstorms or cold. That's why I love Texas. What does that have to do with the game? Everything. Weather is the great equalizer. Can the running football team in Atlanta stop the Eagles? Can McNabb throw the ball in the wind? Can Philly finally get to the Super Bowl?
I'll take Philadelphia to win ... And win it 24-16 ... Eagles cover and make reservations for Jacksonville. Why? For no other reason than it's time for Philly to make a return trip to the title game. Haven't been there since Ron Jaworski and Herman Edwards played on that early 80s club.
New England v. Pittsburgh
New England is a three point favorite. I'll take New England to win, but not cover. New England wins 20-17. Can't bet against Coach Bill B. until they lose a game that matters. The Dolphins game didn't matter. Brady played a bad game in their other loss. Steelers QB is a rookie and it's hard for a rookie to lead a team to the big game.
Now, if New England wins ... the debates will begin. Are they the greatest team ever? Better than the 49ers? Better than the Cowboys? The Steelers? No, No, Yes, No. They're better than the Cowboys in the 90s (and it breaks my heart to write this) because there was no salary cap and the Cowboys had a bunch of stars on the team. This Patriot club is limited in it's star power and it's a team that plays with heart and follows the game plan. But, the 49ers and Steelers rank ahead of them on the all-time chart. Montana is very Brady. The Steelers were built like the Pats through the draft and shrewd signings. Although, you'd like to see how these three battled on the field.
Coming up ... MTV's Road Rules v. the Real World ... I'll give the Real World cast three points.
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Atlanta v. Philadelphia
Philadelphia is favored by six points. It's cold. It snowed massive amounts on Saturday. I enjoyed watching the ABC-7 coverage last night on my 68-degree Houston couch. Don't miss snowstorms or cold. That's why I love Texas. What does that have to do with the game? Everything. Weather is the great equalizer. Can the running football team in Atlanta stop the Eagles? Can McNabb throw the ball in the wind? Can Philly finally get to the Super Bowl?
I'll take Philadelphia to win ... And win it 24-16 ... Eagles cover and make reservations for Jacksonville. Why? For no other reason than it's time for Philly to make a return trip to the title game. Haven't been there since Ron Jaworski and Herman Edwards played on that early 80s club.
New England v. Pittsburgh
New England is a three point favorite. I'll take New England to win, but not cover. New England wins 20-17. Can't bet against Coach Bill B. until they lose a game that matters. The Dolphins game didn't matter. Brady played a bad game in their other loss. Steelers QB is a rookie and it's hard for a rookie to lead a team to the big game.
Now, if New England wins ... the debates will begin. Are they the greatest team ever? Better than the 49ers? Better than the Cowboys? The Steelers? No, No, Yes, No. They're better than the Cowboys in the 90s (and it breaks my heart to write this) because there was no salary cap and the Cowboys had a bunch of stars on the team. This Patriot club is limited in it's star power and it's a team that plays with heart and follows the game plan. But, the 49ers and Steelers rank ahead of them on the all-time chart. Montana is very Brady. The Steelers were built like the Pats through the draft and shrewd signings. Although, you'd like to see how these three battled on the field.
Coming up ... MTV's Road Rules v. the Real World ... I'll give the Real World cast three points.
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