So far, in the playoffs I'm 7-1, losing last week's Colts/Chargers game. Here are this week's picks;
1. San Diego vs. New England (Sun. 3pm)
Weather forecast calls for temperatures in the teens. The Chargers come into this matchup banged up, but sporting 8 straight wins, which pales in comparison to the Patriots, as I mentioned last week, the Patriots are undefeated at home in the playoffs, and obviously the regular season. The Chargers pulled an upset last week beating the Colts without L.T. , a limited injured Antonio Gates and the early departure of Rivers (rumored to have a partially torn ACL.) I can't see the Chargers flying cross country, to play a perfect game in freezing conditions, the Patriots just have too much offense and I don't think the Chargers can keep up, especially if Billy Volek is forced into action. PICK: Patriots
2. NY Giants vs. Green Bay (Sun. 6:30)
Weather forecast calls for temps between 5 above and 5 below at night, BRRRR! I don't care what the players say it hurts to catch the ball, tackle and get hit when its that cold. The Giants have become the Big Blue Road Warriors winning 9 straight road games including 2 playoff games. The Giants secondary has been injured, but played well the past few weeks, but the Packers passing game may be too strong for the Giants if the pass rush can't disrupt Favre. The Giants will need to establish their running game and avoid having Eli challenge the Packers superb secondary with Al Harris, Charles Woodson and knockout specialist Atari Bigby. Both teams can run, but the Packers have the better passing game and as mentioned last week its tough to beat Green Bay at Lambeau in January. I also saw a stat this week that said only two other NFC teams had won 2 road playoff games to get to the NFC title game and both lost. Although in the AFC the Steelers won the SuperBowl in this fashion a few years ago. PICK: Packers
Superbowl
Packers and Patriots
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