Tuesday, December 30, 2008

NFL Playoff Predictions


All season long I have been providing the Suite Spot faithful with weekly recaps of some relevant information and some well, not as relevant. I have provided my weekly Power of 5, enabling men and yes even women to be one step ahead with NFL knowledge.

Well the regular season is over and there is no reason to live in the past and recap anymore... Without further ado, The Suite Spot brings you its first annual NFL playoff prediction blog.


NFC-


1st round

#1 Giants, bye
#2 Panthers, bye


Wild Card Matchups

#4. Arizona vs. #5 Atlanta-- NFC West Champion Cardinals take on a Falcons team that won two more contests than the Card's during the reg. season. Look for this to be a game fueled with High-Octane offense. Arizona's passing game, and Atlanta's balanced attack will make this an exciting three hours Saturday afternoon. Home field will prove the edge for the Cardinals as I have them winning this one in a close shootout.

Arizona


#3 Minnesota vs. #6 Philadelphia-- If the Eagles show up, they will win this game, if the Philadelphia Soul ( the cancelled Arena Football team, sorry Jaws!) shows up then Minnesota has a chance. Adrian Peterson will need to run over 200 yards for the Viks to have any shot. He won't, Eagles Roll on the road big!

Eagles



Divisional Round


#1 Giants vs. #4 Cardinals- Its unfortunate for Arizona, it really is. Geographically unfortunate that is. This team can't win on the road, and above the mason dixon where temperatures get a bit chilly. Arizona won three games on the road- San Fransisco in September- Warm, St. Louis in a dome, and Kurt Warner's old time haven, and at Seattle staying in the same time zone. They will lose this game for this reason. I don't even need to get into how the GGGG-men are a better team.

Giants


#6 Philadelphia vs. #2 Panthers-- This is where the road ends for the Eagles. The O-line and two-headed Carolina running attack will carry the Panthers to victory. I just can't see a team this consistent losing to a team that is anything but consistent. Sure the Eagles have won when they needed to down the stretch, but they did tie the Bengals. If you can't beat the Bengals in regulation, forget about OT, then you won't beat the Panthers.

Panthers


NFC Championship--

Giants vs. Panthers-- Panthers will avenge their OT loss to the Giants in this one and will do what it takes to beat the GGGG-men. The Giants haven't been the same since Plaxico shot himself in the leg, in doing so he took his team down with them. Panthers will be in the Superbowl.
Panthers
AFC-
#1 Titans, bye
#2 Steelers, bye
Wild Card Matchups--
#5 Colts vs. #4 Chargers-- Two hottest teams in football, adrenaline pumping on both benches. So to me it comes down to your leader and how this adrenaline is used effectively and controlled. Peyton Manning vs. Philip Rivers advantage Manning. Peyton will out duel Rivers in this matchup. Colt DE Dwight Freeney will pressure and disrupt the sloth- ike Rivers in the pocket and Peyton will show off his hall of fame caliber skills.
Colts
#6 Ravens vs. #3 Dolphins-- Defense prevails, and Chad Pennington's arm is as weak or weaker than Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's bone marrow. Raven's and rookie QB Joe Flacco win this one, in the most boring of any of the wild card weekend matchups.
Ravens
Divisional Round
#1 Titans vs. #5 Colts-- Colts are too hot, winners of 9 straight, and the Titans are underrated. This is going to be a good game, and Keith Bullock and the Titans will be ready. Unfortunately again I think this game comes down to clutch activity and leadership. Peyton vs. Kerry.. Yikes!! Kerry Collins has been great this year, but they won't have enough defense under the hood to stop this attack. Look for Peyton to open the field up and use TE Dallas Clark a lot in this game.
Colts
#2 Steelers vs. #6 Ravens-- Big Ben suffered a concussion on Sunday and should be ready for the game. Who cares! This isn't the year of Big Ben. This is the year of Joe Flacco, and though he doesn't light up the stat sheet. He has plenty of help on defense. Ray Lewis and the best Safety in the NFL, Ed Reed, are going to walk out of Heinz Field on their way to the AFC Championship game to face the old Baltimore Colts. Oh the Irony!
Ravens
AFC Championship--
Colts vs. Ravens-- Unfortunately for Flacco, all good things come to an end, and though they didn't win the division, the Colts will dismember the Ravens and play for their 2nd Superbowl in three years. I can only see how many endorsement deals are waiting on Peyton's agent's desk. If the Ravens are to have a chance, they will need to blister the colts with solid running through the tackles, the colts are too strong on the ends. I don't see this happening . Colts roll!
Colts
Superbowl-- Colts vs. Panthers
Panthers have been too good this season, and I think this is the year they get their franchise's first ring. They are strong on defense, strong on offense, well coached, and have poise, charisma, and this year more will than any other team. It will be an exciting game, and either Deangelo Williams or Jonathon Stewart will walk away with the Superbowl MVP trophy. The team is that strong and will prove it against a tough colts team. Weeks of preparation are better suited to scheme and stop a passing attack, but when you have linemen and RB's who know how to hit holes, that's just a matter of execution. If you can scheme to stop Peyton's attack and execute and grind out the run game you have what it takes to beat this team. Carolina will do this and walk out of Tampa with the Vince Lombardi trophy!!
Panthers







1 comment:

New Hampshire Paulo said...

Guess in football its not about the best record, its about matchups and who's healthy.

Go Steelers!

NFC = No Freakin Chance