Posted on 01/07/2005 8:25:41 AM PST by MikefromOhio
The wild card of the first round of the playoffs is how familiar all of these teams are with their opponents' game plans. The Seahawks and Rams and the Vikings and Packers are meeting for the third time this year.
Division rivals usually have easier times preparing for each other because they know the personnel and tendencies so well. What makes this even easier is that both teams have been at the top of their divisions for two years, so surprises in strategy should be minimized. They know each other too well.
The situation is a little different in the AFC – but not by much. The Broncos played the Colts last week and won 33-14. Of course, the Colts showed nothing. They rested starters and used a basic game plan, while the Broncos had to use whatever they could to win. As far as the game plans for both teams go, there isn't much to update. They'll follow the same preparation as the previous week.
Little has changed since Sunday.
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This is the part of the year I always watch, even if my team, the Browns are not playing.
Of course the Browns are not playing... these are the playoffs!
(Just ribbin'!)
Vikes to lose in round 1! Anyone want to take me up on it?
Go Broncos!!!
Yeah, yeah, I know all about last week...but I'm a fan first and a realist last
ummm no....
The Vi-Queens should be better than they play...but for some reason....
Thank you, Ernest Byner. :-)
LOL....
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