Posted on 01/16/2017 7:26:19 AM PST by Bender2
Sunday, January 22
3:05 ET Packers at Falcons
6:40 ET Steelers at Patriots
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It’s not fair. Atlanta has only been in 1 Super Bowl and hasn’t won any. So they should just declare the Falcons as SB Champs.
I’ve been an almost lifelong Giants fan, dating back to when they played at Yankee Stadium. They made a playoff run this year; I wasn’t watching or listening.
Lady Gaga’s best work was the stuff she did with Tony Bennett.
I agree with you.
We should start by preaching it to Rush.
Congress is screwed up and needs to be thrown out -- buyt my Congressman is GREAT!
Same logic,
who, if they were consistent, would boycott their computers
Picks so far:
Sunday, January 22
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Besides behing a terrible commish, Goodelli is a coward.
Thanks for the Phil Mushnick “heads up”.
You’re welcome. Glad to do it.
Taking NEW ENGLAND in the AFC
And while my head says Packers, I’m going with my gut, ATLANTA
Picks so far:
Sunday, January 22
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Julio Jones - Q
Jordy Nelson - Q
Davante Adams - Q
Taylor Gabriel - Q
Chris Hogan - Q
Geronimo Allison - Q
Malcom Mitchell - Q
Danny Amendola - Q
ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!
To have a chance to win as the visiting team, one thing is for certain: Pressure on the QB is essential!
Predictions & Pass/Rush Match-Up Analysis here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3515767/posts
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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.
Sunday, Jan 22, 1:05 PM MT FOX
#8 Green Bay at #2 Atlanta
Atlanta Offense #1:...1 Pass 5 Run
GB Defense #21:.....32 Pass 14 Run
GB Offense #4:..........15 Pass 7 Run
Atlanta Defense #27:...11 Pass 26 Run
Weve got the #1 and # 4 best offenses in the NFL against the #21 and #27 defenses. Although I prefer a better offense/defense match-up than that, Rogers cool presence and incredible performance is compelling and youve gotta like the guy. This will be a shoot-out. Some say the winner will be whoever has the ball last. Could be.
When Atlanta has the ball: Atlantas top passing offense will go against the worst pass defense in the NFL. Atlanta has a strong running game but Atlanta should mostly pass which I think they usually do anyway. Ill be surprised if Atlanta doesnt score every time they have the ball.
When GB has the ball: Rogers incredible second-half streak makes the season-long #15 pass ranking too low. Atlanta has a respectable #11 pass defense, but Rogers has been shredding good defenses pretty much every week. GB also has a strong running game which should do well against Atlantas #26 run defense.
Will Ryan, Kyle Shanahan Atlantas offensive coordinator extraordinaire, and Atlantas top offense in the NFL be able to outscore the seemingly unstoppable One-Man Wrecking Crew, Rogers? Will the last one with the ball win? It may come down to turnovers or maybe even special teams who has the ball more often and in better field position. Atlanta looks like it has a better chance of intercepting Rogers than GB intercepting Ryan. Wonder how much scoring will happen in the last two minutes. Projected Winner: Atlanta
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Sunday, Jan 22, 4:49 PM MT CBS
#5 Pittsburgh vs. #1 New England
NE Offense #3:................3 Pass 25 Run
Pittsburgh Defense #10:...15 Pass 19 Run
Pittsburgh Offense #10:...13 Pass 8 Run
NE Defense #1:...............8 Pass 8 Run
NE is ranked #1 in the NFL (net points). They do it or close to it every year. Not sure how. Brady is a great QB and cool under pressure with great receivers. Coach Belichick is enigmatic. Anyway, the Patriots obviously have a great organization and look unstoppable this year again.
When NE has the ball: Dont really see how Pittsburghs so-so defense can stop NEs top-tier passing game though they should slow down NEs running game. NE should strike quickly and often.
When Pittsburgh has the ball: Pittsburgh has a respectable running game and Roethlisberger is still dangerous. But they are going against the best defense (points) in the NFL. Theyll score but will also probably turn the ball over.
This could also turn into a shoot-out of sorts between Brady and Roethlisberger but with a probable positive turnover differential and all their weapons, NE should win going away. Projected Winner: New England
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