Posted on 01/09/2017 6:15:50 AM PST by Bender2
Saturday, January 14
3:35 PM Seahawks at Falcons
7:15 PM Texans at Patriots
Sunday, January 15
12:05 PM Steelers at Chiefs
3:40 PM Packers at Cowboys
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Picks so far:
Saturday, January 14
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Summary:
Falcons
Patriots
Chiefs
Cowboys
Analysis:
Rankings are from the final regular season stats. Numbers represent overall and specific NFL rankings by points except pass/run ranked by yardage. Depending on who has the ball, compare offense/defense strengths in pass/run yardage to anticipate best game plan.
Saturday, Jan 14, 2:35 PM MT FOX
#6 Seattle at #2 Atlanta
Atlanta Offense #1: 1 Pass 5 Run
Seattle Defense #3: 18 Pass 1 Run
Seattle Offense #18: 5 Pass 24 Run
Atlanta Defense #27: 11 Pass 26 Run
The best part of the game will be Atlanta with the ball. With the best pass offense in the NFL against a mediocre Seattle pass defense, Atlanta should mostly pass. Atlanta’s strong running game will be severely tested by Seattle’s #1 run defense. Seattle should mostly pass and its strong passing game will be tested by a good Atlanta pass defense. Could be a shoot-out. Both can play catchup with their great passing games. Winner: Atlanta.
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Saturday, Jan 14, 6:15 PM MT CBS
#26 Houston vs. #1 New England
NE Offense #3: 3 Pass 25 Run
Houston Defense #11: 2 Pass 11 Run
Houston Offense #18: 32 Pass 19 Run
NE Defense #1: 8 Pass 8 Run
The most interesting part of the game will be NE with the ball. Houston’s scoring defense belies their defensive yardage advantage over NE. NE should mostly pass but Houston’s #2 pass defense should do a lot to slow them down. Houston should mostly run but should be shut down by NE’s #1 defense. Winner: New England.
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Sunday, Jan 15, 11:05 PM MT NBC
#5 Pittsburgh vs. #4 Kansas City
KC Offense #13: 15 Pass 16 Run
Pittsburgh Defense #10: 15 Pass 19 Run
Pittsburgh Offense #10: 13 Pass 8 Run
KC Defense #7: 12 Pass 24 Run
Pittsburgh, weaker in points scored than KC, is stronger in yardage which often means an upset in the making. The key could be Pittsburgh’s #8 running game against a weak #24 KC running defense. Pittsburgh should run A LOT. The question is whether Pittsburgh’s coaches recognize their running advantage. Often with a premier QB like Roethlisberger playoff teams who should mostly run instead pass too much. The Pittsburgh offensive game plan to mostly run will be critical if they want to upset KC. Winner: Kansas City.
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Sunday, Jan 15, 2:40 PM MT FOX
#8 Green Bay vs. #3 Dallas
Dallas Offense #5: 4 Pass 3 Run
GB Defense #21: 32 Pass 14 Run
GB Offense #4: 15 Pass 7 Run
Dallas Defense #5: 13 Pass 11 Run
Dallas #5 offense should mostly pass and roll over GB’s weak defense. GB should mostly run but probably won’t with Rogers on a tear. Could be a fun game but Dallas should outscore GB. Winner: Dallas.
Picks so far:
Saturday, January 14===Seattle's Godless Sea... Thugs at Atlanta's Nasty Byrds=
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Sunday, January 15========Big Ben's Stoolers at My Old Dallas Texans===========
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Saturday, January 14
3:35 PM Seahawks at Falcons Well, the Black Birds certainly have the offense. Will they be able to stop the Sea-Hags running game, which would keep Ryan and Company off the field? I say yes. And if they put up twenty-eight points or more, that should be enough. FALCONS!
7:15 PM Texans at Patriots This weekend's mortal lock. Pats beat the Texans earlier this season .... in a shutout. While the Texans do have a strong D, I didn't see anything on their offense last week in their game against the depleted Raiders that should cause the Pats D to worry. As for Brady and Company, no Gronk no problem. A sixteen-point spread may be a bit ridiculous, but the Patriots will win. PATRIOTS!
Sunday, January 15
12:05 PM Steelers at Chiefs The toughest pick of the weekend. Steelers are playing very well, and Andy Reid has shown (repeatedly) that he is very creative in losing close games in the postseason. But the Chiefs do get to play at home and their D and their special teams are outstanding. I think that may provide the difference. CHIEFS!
3:40 PM Packers at Cowboys Another tough one. Sorry Bendy, but my heart is with the Pack. Don't know how they are going to slow Elliott and Prescott, but I can't go against an extremely hot Aaron Rodgers. Somehow the Packers pull it off. PACKERS!
The old Hank Stram - Len Dawson Chiefs. Just keep matriculating the ball down the field!
Falcons
Patriots
Steelers
Packers
Unless the league needs the Cowboys for ratings, then the refs will help the Cowboys win over the Packers. Watchout for late pass interference calls to help the Cowboys along.
Would love to see the Texans upset the Patriots. Nobody gives them any chance at all. Some of you idiots actually picked the Raiders over the Texans. Seriously?
Picks so far:
Saturday, January 14===Seattle's Godless Sea... Thugs at Atlanta's Nasty Byrds=
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Sunday, January 15=========Big Ben's Stoolers at My Old Dallas Texans============
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820pm
Chiefs
Gadzooks and General Jackson's Ghost-- I'm betting NBC... 
is loving the better ratings for Sunday Night.
Never... 
a dull moment, eh?
Thanks for the heads up.
what is this the National Pussy League?
Report from Kansas City:-)
They are forecasting an Ice Storm for KC from about Midnight Sunday till Noon. A 1/2” of ice on the roads and there won’t be a crowd.
Temps are expected to warm above freezing Sunday afternoon with a dry spell for most of the evening.
Several of my co-workers had gotten tickets and were seriously considering not going due to the weather. These are pretty much rabid KC fans but the thoughts of being outside in 30 degree freezing rain, sleet and rain had them thinking that the TV was a better option.
FWIW tickets on Friday morning were going for about half face value or less! Prices have now just about doubled the face value.
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Cuz of a bit of ice? What the...
ya'll need to pull your panties up. This' football.
ya'll need to pull your panties up. This' football. What's this crap-- A little cold snap... 
no problem--
Yeah, tell me... 
about it, Vince.
We can't show up sober
We can't show up sober Gadzooks, big-- Didn't I show you... 
my 1,000 Year DAMM Chip?
DAMM Chip-- Is that like MADD... 
those Mothers Against Drunk Drivers?
Kind'a-- Heres my... 
chip.
But your heart is in the right place, so... 
let's have a few to warm up for the tailgating.
Yep and to hear that and more click on this screen... 
grab-- for the Steve Sabol take on Super Bowl IV on youtube.
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