Fast Forward to about a minute in, You'll know what I mean.
So here we are a day later, and the fall out already begins. Less than 24 hours after the Jets literally soiled themselves, Eric Mangini was fired as Head Coach. To be honest, I have never been happier the day after a Patriots loss. Watching Mangini get fired is almost worth the Patriots not making the playoffs. So, nevertheless, the Patriots will not enjoy the sweet up and down ride known as the NFL Playoffs, and I will be forced to jump on a bandwagon and hopefully ride it to a Lombardi Trophy. My heart is with Atlanta and Matt Ryan, but my mind has a different opinion. And with that, here are my NFL Playoff Predictions:
AFC Wildcard:
#5 Indianapolis Colts over #4 San Diego Chargers
Why: Peyton Manning. The guy has been playing out of his skull. After starting off 3-4 and all the analysts calling into question whether or not the Colts were even a playoff team, they rattled off 9 straight victories to close the season and are unquestionably the hottest team in the AFC. That's bad news for the rest of the conference.
#6 Baltimore Ravens over #3 Miami Dolphins
Why: Because I said so. There's no way the Dolphins make it out of the first round. Plus I like the match-up for Baltimore's Defense.
NFC Wildcard:
#5 Atlanta Falcons over #4 Arizona Cardinals
Why: Michael Turner. The Arizona Cardinals have a high flying offense with great passing ability. But they can't run the football. Michael Turner will dominate this game and keep the time of possession in Atlanta's favor. Look for Matty Ice to throw for 190-200 yards and a TD as he manages this game in lieu to a Falcons victory.
#6 Philadelphia Eagles over #3 Minnesota Vikings
Why: Because Brad Childress creeps me out. There's something about that guy that isn't right, and it bothers me. He shouldn't be in the NFL as a coach, he should be locked up behind bars in a Montana State Prison. Plus I like Donovan McNabb and his receivers against a very weak Vikings secondary.
AFC Divisional Playoff
#5 Indianapolis Colts over #1 Tennessee Titans
Why: Because the Titans peaked too soon. Like the Colts have done for many years, they start off hot going 12 or 13-0 and finish 14-2 or something like that. After winning their first 10 games of the season, the Titans only managed to go 3-3 the rest of the way. I think they have a severe case of Colts syndrome, and they'll lose this one. I really like the Colts because they're playing good football, plus I think Chris Johnson might hit a rookie wall and we don't want Lendale White to be eating up all the carries, literally.
Lendale White: For a Fat-Free America
AFC Wildcard:
#5 Indianapolis Colts over #4 San Diego Chargers
Why: Peyton Manning. The guy has been playing out of his skull. After starting off 3-4 and all the analysts calling into question whether or not the Colts were even a playoff team, they rattled off 9 straight victories to close the season and are unquestionably the hottest team in the AFC. That's bad news for the rest of the conference.
#6 Baltimore Ravens over #3 Miami Dolphins
Why: Because I said so. There's no way the Dolphins make it out of the first round. Plus I like the match-up for Baltimore's Defense.
NFC Wildcard:
#5 Atlanta Falcons over #4 Arizona Cardinals
Why: Michael Turner. The Arizona Cardinals have a high flying offense with great passing ability. But they can't run the football. Michael Turner will dominate this game and keep the time of possession in Atlanta's favor. Look for Matty Ice to throw for 190-200 yards and a TD as he manages this game in lieu to a Falcons victory.
#6 Philadelphia Eagles over #3 Minnesota Vikings
Why: Because Brad Childress creeps me out. There's something about that guy that isn't right, and it bothers me. He shouldn't be in the NFL as a coach, he should be locked up behind bars in a Montana State Prison. Plus I like Donovan McNabb and his receivers against a very weak Vikings secondary.
AFC Divisional Playoff
#5 Indianapolis Colts over #1 Tennessee Titans
Why: Because the Titans peaked too soon. Like the Colts have done for many years, they start off hot going 12 or 13-0 and finish 14-2 or something like that. After winning their first 10 games of the season, the Titans only managed to go 3-3 the rest of the way. I think they have a severe case of Colts syndrome, and they'll lose this one. I really like the Colts because they're playing good football, plus I think Chris Johnson might hit a rookie wall and we don't want Lendale White to be eating up all the carries, literally.
Lendale White: For a Fat-Free America#2 Pittsburgh Steelers over #6 Baltimore Ravens
Why: Both teams have great defenses, so I give the edge to the team with the best offense, and that's the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFC Divisional Playoffs:
#2 Carolina Panthers over #6 Philadelphia Eagles
Why: Slash and Dash. Williams and Stewart will dominate this game, as they have the second half of the season. I think you can see where I'm going with this.
#1 New York Giants over #5 Atlanta Falcons
Why: I love New York Giants football. Wrong? Yes, but so right. They can beat you on the ground, in the air, on defense, and even on special teams. 2 1,000+ yard backs in Ward and Jacobs, plus Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning to deliver the football to their receivers. Plus their defense is tops in the league. I love Matt Ryan, and someday he'll win a Super Bowl. Not this year though, as he's done more than anyone could have asked by taking a struggling franchise like the Atlanta Falcons to the Playoffs. Great year, but like all other good things, they must come to an end. And the end is here.
AFC Championship Game
#5 Indianapolis Colts over #2 Pittsburgh Steelers
Why: First off, it kills me to have these two teams playing for the AFC Championship. And I don't even think I'll watch the game because I hate these teams so much. As long as Ben recovers from his umpteenth concussion, they'll be in this game. I just think the Colts are riding a hot streak and their gonna ride it right to the Super Bowl. Joseph Addai is finally healthy and Dominic Rhodes should be good to go, plus Harrison-Wayne-Gonzalez-Clark, it'll most certainly be a great offensive-defensive showdown. Barring an injury to All-Pro Safety Bob Sanders, the Colts should have enough to hold off the Steelers.
NFC Championship Game
#2 Carolina Panthers over #1 New York Giants
Why: Because they have the better Running Back Duo. Slash and Dash have opened eyes all over the NFL. With a running attack like the Panthers have, this will open up deep plays to Steve Smith. Right now Aaron Ross is still up in the air after suffering a concussion, but if he somehow can't play in this game, I pity the corner who has to cover Steve Smith. It'll be close, but I think Carolina comes out on top in the end.
Super Bowl XLIII
Carolina Panthers defeat Indianapolis Colts, 31-21
Super Bowl MVP: Deangelo Williams
Why: I'm literally beating a dead horse here, but the Carolina rushing attack is just unstoppable. Indy boasts the 24th rank Running Defense in the NFL. Translation: Swiss Cheese. I think the Panthers have the firepower in the back field to keep Peyton and his Posse off the field for the majority of the game, and keeping the ball in the hands of the offense. It kills me to say this, but Jake Delhomme is going to be a Super Bowl winner. Fuck my life.
Well I hope you enjoyed this ridiculously long blog post, and hopefully I don't screw these up too bad. Until next time, have a Happy New Year and...oh yeah, Go Bruins.
Why: Both teams have great defenses, so I give the edge to the team with the best offense, and that's the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFC Divisional Playoffs:
#2 Carolina Panthers over #6 Philadelphia Eagles
Why: Slash and Dash. Williams and Stewart will dominate this game, as they have the second half of the season. I think you can see where I'm going with this.
#1 New York Giants over #5 Atlanta Falcons
Why: I love New York Giants football. Wrong? Yes, but so right. They can beat you on the ground, in the air, on defense, and even on special teams. 2 1,000+ yard backs in Ward and Jacobs, plus Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning to deliver the football to their receivers. Plus their defense is tops in the league. I love Matt Ryan, and someday he'll win a Super Bowl. Not this year though, as he's done more than anyone could have asked by taking a struggling franchise like the Atlanta Falcons to the Playoffs. Great year, but like all other good things, they must come to an end. And the end is here.
AFC Championship Game
#5 Indianapolis Colts over #2 Pittsburgh Steelers
Why: First off, it kills me to have these two teams playing for the AFC Championship. And I don't even think I'll watch the game because I hate these teams so much. As long as Ben recovers from his umpteenth concussion, they'll be in this game. I just think the Colts are riding a hot streak and their gonna ride it right to the Super Bowl. Joseph Addai is finally healthy and Dominic Rhodes should be good to go, plus Harrison-Wayne-Gonzalez-Clark, it'll most certainly be a great offensive-defensive showdown. Barring an injury to All-Pro Safety Bob Sanders, the Colts should have enough to hold off the Steelers.
NFC Championship Game
#2 Carolina Panthers over #1 New York Giants
Why: Because they have the better Running Back Duo. Slash and Dash have opened eyes all over the NFL. With a running attack like the Panthers have, this will open up deep plays to Steve Smith. Right now Aaron Ross is still up in the air after suffering a concussion, but if he somehow can't play in this game, I pity the corner who has to cover Steve Smith. It'll be close, but I think Carolina comes out on top in the end.
Super Bowl XLIII
Carolina Panthers defeat Indianapolis Colts, 31-21
Super Bowl MVP: Deangelo Williams
Why: I'm literally beating a dead horse here, but the Carolina rushing attack is just unstoppable. Indy boasts the 24th rank Running Defense in the NFL. Translation: Swiss Cheese. I think the Panthers have the firepower in the back field to keep Peyton and his Posse off the field for the majority of the game, and keeping the ball in the hands of the offense. It kills me to say this, but Jake Delhomme is going to be a Super Bowl winner. Fuck my life.
Well I hope you enjoyed this ridiculously long blog post, and hopefully I don't screw these up too bad. Until next time, have a Happy New Year and...oh yeah, Go Bruins.
