Playoffs Week 2

[shiznit]

Kudos, Skip Bayless would do well to take the same road as you

I can't wait to hear Steven A Smith taunt the Dallas crowd this week with a "How bout them cowboys"...

 

[abpanther]

Skip is an idiot

 

[God-King Dean]

I don't think I could live in a world where Souths & Patriots are both #1.

 

[nick87]

I don't think I could live in a world where Souths & Patriots are both #1.

If it help, should that occur, earth wouldnt be a place worth living

FWIW - i really dont think it matters who wins in Colts V Pats... Seattle are going back to back.

If Rodgers ankle sudden comes good, the rest have a shot, because the Packers CAN beat seattle if Rodgers ankle is close to 100%

based off today, they cant beat Seattle and i dont think either the colts or pats are built to beat Seattle either. They are both built to beat teams like the Packers (and Denver)

 

[Dr Gonzo]

Gronkowski is going to give the Colts fits... with him, Edelman and Amendola there are just too many points in the Patriots. Revis will stick to Luck's favourite receiver like shit to a blanket. Colts defense has improved since we belted them in the regular season but i think the Pats just have too many effective offensive weapons.

 

[abpanther]

If Rodgers ankle sudden comes good, the rest have a shot, because the Packers CAN beat seattle if Rodgers ankle is close to 100%

based off today, they cant beat Seattle and i dont think either the colts or pats are built to beat Seattle either. They are both built to beat teams like the Packers (and Denver)

While I agree about Rodgers' health, why don't they have a shot? The Panthers kept it close for a while and I think the Packers will be pretty amped after the fail mary debacle

 

[nick87]

While I agree about Rodgers' health, why don't they have a shot? The Panthers kept it close for a while and I think the Packers will be pretty amped after the fail mary debacle

I just think with Rodgers not really being able to move, he's going to be sitting there in the pocket, with Bennett and Avril coming down on him (their OL isnt great), and he's going to have Jordy and Cobb matched up with guys like Sherman, Maxwell and Earl Thomas taking away the deep stuff. And i dont think you can really run on this team, not with Kam crashing down, he's one of few guys that wont be afraid to stick his nose in on Eddie Lacy

Dallas did a great job limiting the Packers offense and their D is a little bit shit. The Seattle D is elite.

On the other side of the ball, the Packers showed today, you can run on them all day long. Seattle always seem to find a big play or two and that'll be enough. I also expect Wilson will have about 6-7 carries for 100+ yards

Unless the packers D comes to play, and forces a lot of 3 and outs, and FGs, i just dont see many ways in which GB win this with Rodgers ankle the way it is. If it's good enough that he can get outside the pocket and extend plays, THEN GB have a REALLY good chance imo

 

[abpanther]

See I disagree a little, Carolina ran the ball pretty effectively, particularly in the first half, I think Lacy could have success against that front, Seattle hasn't been elite against the run this year.

I agree about the deep stuff, however again I think Carolina showed that the place to attack the Seattle D is on the underneath crossing routes and passes to the flat, i think Cobb and Lacy could be effective in the passing game.

I agree though that if Rodgers can't move around and buy time then they will struggle.

 

[shiznit]

I just think with Rodgers not really being able to move, he's going to be sitting there in the pocket, with Bennett and Avril coming down on him (their OL isnt great), and he's going to have Jordy and Cobb matched up with guys like Sherman, Maxwell and Earl Thomas taking away the deep stuff. And i dont think you can really run on this team, not with Kam crashing down, he's one of few guys that wont be afraid to stick his nose in on Eddie Lacy

Dallas did a great job limiting the Packers offense and their D is a little bit shit. The Seattle D is elite.

On the other side of the ball, the Packers showed today, you can run on them all day long. Seattle always seem to find a big play or two and that'll be enough. I also expect Wilson will have about 6-7 carries for 100+ yards

Unless the packers D comes to play, and forces a lot of 3 and outs, and FGs, i just dont see many ways in which GB win this with Rodgers ankle the way it is. If it's good enough that he can get outside the pocket and extend plays, THEN GB have a REALLY good chance imo

I agree a lot with what your saying... But the same reason you think they will beat GB is the same reason I think they won't be able to handle the Patriots.

Gronkowski will force Kam Chancellor to hold... And even then it won't matter as he just seems unstoppable...

 

[nick87]

Brady hates pressure. If the SB winds up NE v SEA and that front gets pressure (and they should given how poorly the OL has played lately), Tom's in trouble

But here's what i know. I've got Championship Monday off, I've got the SB off. And i reckon we've got 3 really great games coming up and i cant wait to see em.

I think Pats and Hawks will handle it comfortably, and Seattle go back to back, but Luck and Rodgers can never be counted out, and neither can Brady if it comes to him V the LOB.

I really like the match ups from here on in, all the SB options would be fascinating storylines.

I am personally pulling for them in this order:

1. GB v NE - Rodgers V Brady, one of the best ever V maybe the best ever.

2. SEA v NE - Old dynasty v New dynasty

3. GB v IND - Luck and Rodgers, the two best Qb's in the game right now IMO, this would be a super fun shoot out.

4. SEA v IND - I think this would be a total white wash, but Luck going for his first, and taking one off Wilson. These two will be trying to one up each other into their late 30's.

 

[abpanther]

Seattle struggled to get pressure on Cam, Hill is a big loss for them

 

[andrew057]

As much as Ive disliked Manning over the years, its sad to see the greatest ever....regular season QB going out like this.

 

[Eelectrica]

According to ESPN he was playing with a torn right Quad. Still gotta think his body has given all it's got.
The Manning we saw yesterday wasn't the same Manning that Shredded the 49ers D a couple of months ago.