It's Football Playoff Time!!!! Let's Talk!

ajbarnes · 01-03-07, 08:06

Anyone's favorite team going into the playoffs? Mine, as most of you already know is the Eagles.

What a crazy year this year in the NFL. Underdogs beating the favorites, majority of home games being lost, suprise teams (Jets, Saints), the Eagles going from 5-6 and left for dead to going to 10-6 and division champs, Ladanian Tomlinson scoring over 30 touchdowns, and on and on.

I think the playoffs are going to be exciting this year since there are several teams in it that at one point were not expected to go.

Wildcard weekend: What are your picks for each game and why?

Here's mine:

NFC

1. Seattle/Dallas:
My pick: Seattle
Why: The 12th man, Sean Alexander, and quite simply I don't know what in the world has happened to Dallas, but if they play like they have been, it's going to be a long offseason.

2. Philly/NY:
My pick: Obvious
Why: Momentum, Jeff Garcia & Westbrook, Defense has stepped up tremendously, Eli Manning makes a ton of mistakes when under pressure, the Eagles pretty much have Tiki Barber's number, the Giants defense is suspect, and it's a home game for which I know us fans are going to be huge factor.

AFC

1. Jets/Patriots:
My pick: Patriots
Why: A ton of experience in the playoffs...period.

2. Colts/Chiefs:
My pick: Chiefs
Why: The Colts can't stop the run, and the Chiefs have who...oh yeah...Larry Johnson.

Danase · 01-03-07, 08:15

I am not a sports fan but my money is on the Lions!

LMAO

ajbarnes · 01-03-07, 08:18

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Originally Posted by Danase

I am not a sports fan but my money is on the Lions!

LMAO

I still can't believe they (a 2-13 team at the time) handed Dallas a loss at their home.

BigJimZ28 · 01-03-07, 08:35

E-A-G-L-E-S........Eagles

DaGonz · 01-03-07, 08:43

Three words...

New England Patirots!

twitch · 01-03-07, 10:57

GO SAINTS!!!

This year, by far, has been the most exciting for any Saints fan. It's so nice to see our team performing so well... I get goose bumps thinking about it

It's certainly been an uplifting experience for New Orleans and it could not have come at a better time.

My picks for the weekend are:

NFC
1. Seattle/Dallas: - Seattle
2. Philly/NY: - Philly

AFC
1. Jets/Patriots: - Patriots
2. Colts/Chiefs: - Colts

Pats300zx · 01-03-07, 11:01

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Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

E-A-G-L-E-S........Eagles

Go Birds

ajbarnes · 01-03-07, 02:08

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Originally Posted by twitch

GO SAINTS!!!

This year, by far, has been the most exciting for any Saints fan. It's so nice to see our team performing so well... I get goose bumps thinking about it

I agree. My hat goes off to Sean Payton (which clearly should be the coach of the year). I'm still amazed with the game plan he had when the Saints played the Cowboys.

twopu · 01-03-07, 02:11

Fly EAGLES Fly!!!

Spilchy · 01-03-07, 03:21

G-MEN!!!!

GO BLUE!!!!

We don't deserve it, I know, I know. God help Eli and that damn deer in the headlights look he has! If his last name was Smith he'd be holding a clipboard in Arizona.

On a side note, I won $750.00 in my fantasy football league!! Thank you Drew Brees and Steven Jackson!

thesacrifice · 01-03-07, 03:41

Go hawks! I know we arent superbowl material this year but if we can atleast make it to the second round of the playoffs I'd be satisfied. This year has plagued the hawks with injury...lost a lot of momentum.

what the heck happened to the Giant this year? During the preseason, I thought for sure the Giants were guaranteed a superbowl contender.

Scottwax · 01-03-07, 04:25

Sooner the Cowboys are out, the sooner they can fire Parcells and his 1940's offense and get someone in there that can utilize their players better. They have too much talent to have limped into the playoffs with a 2-3 record in December.