Loading ...Chiefly with the bankroll of its wildcards, the season by hook or crook managed to produce record-setting moments and OTs only the disciple Gods dream of. The culmination of these Tebow-invoked, Rule 16.1 – 16.22 capers and Easy Brees-y achievements are the reasons why we now have a twinkle in our NFL retina.
Let’s launch with the conspicuous first so we can get get it out of the way and get on with our lives…
Jesus’ homeboy. Golden child of Josh McDaniels and now John Fox, he’s pulled bigger miracles out of his O-line than what happens with the Elephas maximus shortly after daily mastication. Somehow, from the fiery pit of the AFC West, the Mile High Messiah finds Thomas on a post route in the Steelers net of confusion and boom – 80 yd. completion. What. However, just when believers thought it was safe, the realization that is New England immediately followed last week’s celebration at Invesco. While Tebow has transcended the steep learning curve, causing mass hysteria seen in coast to coast headlines, his critical go-to formation will not accompany him to Foxborough. Eric Decker, compulsory to receive and block, is out. Chris Kuper, vital to the rush, is out. And trust us when we say Belichick will put bodies all over Thomas and co. while ditching the zones, leaving Tebow exposed and outmanned. Chung will be back for the Pats, aligned with McCourty, both at safety. If these guys end Denver’s running game, that is only the beginning of the underdogs’ headache. Furthermore, Brady has too many offensive weapons, which is what will win this playoff contest.
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Flipping the script to the NFC West, Drew Brees is now the record holder for consecutive passes in the postseason sans picks and I doubt his logged attempts will cease at 215. This classic offense v. defense matchup is a good case study in locating an opponent’s soft spot. All season long, the SF backs and D ends have strangled runs, shadowing receivers by a horse hair. For crying out loud, they tied the Pack at a league-high 38 takeaways. If you truly boil it down, the Niners have really only fallen when opponents not just planned, but executed opportunity plays that converted to points. If Alex Smith and his crew can stay fundamentally sound without blowing ANY coverage, they will win.
Did someone say Flacco? Sure, the guy doesn’t typically fly out INTs in playoff games but that’s because he doesn’t have cojones as big as Brees, Brady or Rodgers. I would still say B-more has a shot, though. Why? Well, because they’re playing Houston, silly rabbit.
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Green Bay has given up way too much Astroturf to sincerely be given kudos in terms of D. Initially, there’s a little bit of last minute turnover magic that must be credited to the Pack making the playoffs. If New York wants to shred some cheese from the final eight, all they have to do is slow GB down (way down) and keep Rodgers sitting on that uncomfortable metal bench as long as possible.
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