Saturday, January 12, 2013

Divisional Playoff Predictions

Finished 3-1 last week for playoff picks. Let's get started:

Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs Denver Broncos (0-0)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Colts at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 12 of 23 for 282 yds and 2 TDs. RB Vonta Leach scored 1 additional TD. Ravens defense has been ranked in the top 5 all season. Broncos come in off a first round bye. They come in off an 11 game winning streak. Prediction: Broncos

Green Bay Packers (1-0) vs San Francisco 49ers (0-0)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Vikings at home. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 1 TD and RB John Kuhn received the lone TD pass and rushed for 1 additional TD. Packers midlevel defense got off to a slow start but have played better late. 49ers come in off a first round bye. This team has played well behind the play of QB Colin Kaepernick. 49ers have a top 10 defense. Prediction: 49ers

Seattle Seahawks (1-0) vs Atlanta Falcons (0-0)

Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Redskins in Washington DC. QB Russell Wilson completed 15 of 26 for 187 yds and 1 TD. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 132 yds on 20 carries and 1 additional TD. Seattle has a midranked defense that stepped up last week. Falcons come in off a bye last week. Falcons midpack offense is made up for by their top 5 defense. Seahawks #2 ranked offense can outscore the Falcons if they can get past their high ranked D. Prediction: Falcons

Houston Texans (1-0) vs New England Patriots (0-0)

Texans come in off a win last week against the Bengals at home. QB Matt Schaub completed 29 of 38 for 262 yds 0 TD and 1 INT. RB Arian Foster rushed for 140 yds on 32 carries and 1 TD. Texand have a top 5 defense. Patriots come in off a first round bye last week. Patriots have a top 10 offense and a midlevel defense. They are tough to beat at home. The last match up of these 2 teams was a blowout by the Patriots so Texans will be out for revenge. Prediction: Patriots

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