We like Broncos, Packers for starters
In-depth game breakdowns, simulations, fantasy projections
If you like scoring, you might want to wait for Sunday. Saturday's slate is for lovers of defense.
For Dallas to win, Quincy Carter has to protect the ball; he had 21 INTs this year. And the 'Boys have to stop Stephen Davis, as they did when they held him to 59 yards rushing in an earlier meeting with Carolina. The Panthers have won seven games by three or fewer points this year. They are 2-9 as a favorite, and 2-6 at home. Bill Parcells is 12-4-1 against the spread in the postseason. This is a toss-up, so I'll take the points.
I know Baltimore has five straight wins against Tennessee. The Titans run defense is No. 1 in the NFL, giving up 80 yards per game. So Jamal Lewis should not run wild. The big difference is in the quarterbacks. Steve McNair actually practiced this week. His key receivers, Derrick Mason and Drew Bennett, will make enough plays.
Denver and Indianapolis have come into the playoffs in different styles. The Bronco are playing their best ball, except for their finale at Green Bay, and the Colts are not, including Denver's 31-17 win at Indy two weeks ago without Clinton Portis. With Jake Plummer, Denver is 9-2 straight up, 8-3 against the spread. The Colts, since Week 5, are giving up 24 points per game. Their last playoff win at home was in 1970, in Baltimore. So they are oh-for-Indy, three with Peyton.
Speaking of a long time between drinks, Seattle hasn't won a playoff game since 1984. Their 2-6 road record speaks for itself, almost. At home, they have turned the ball over nine times, while on the road the number is 20. I love Green Bay right now. Ahman Green has more than 1,800 yards rushing. Brett Favre has 32 touchdown passes. The Pack was 4-0 straight up and against the spread in December.
Early picks: Denver +3 and Green Bay -7
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Grossman....
Pro Football
Dallas Cowboys +3, 4 Stars
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Bankers Plays are pending.
In-depth game breakdowns, simulations, fantasy projections
If you like scoring, you might want to wait for Sunday. Saturday's slate is for lovers of defense.
For Dallas to win, Quincy Carter has to protect the ball; he had 21 INTs this year. And the 'Boys have to stop Stephen Davis, as they did when they held him to 59 yards rushing in an earlier meeting with Carolina. The Panthers have won seven games by three or fewer points this year. They are 2-9 as a favorite, and 2-6 at home. Bill Parcells is 12-4-1 against the spread in the postseason. This is a toss-up, so I'll take the points.
I know Baltimore has five straight wins against Tennessee. The Titans run defense is No. 1 in the NFL, giving up 80 yards per game. So Jamal Lewis should not run wild. The big difference is in the quarterbacks. Steve McNair actually practiced this week. His key receivers, Derrick Mason and Drew Bennett, will make enough plays.
Denver and Indianapolis have come into the playoffs in different styles. The Bronco are playing their best ball, except for their finale at Green Bay, and the Colts are not, including Denver's 31-17 win at Indy two weeks ago without Clinton Portis. With Jake Plummer, Denver is 9-2 straight up, 8-3 against the spread. The Colts, since Week 5, are giving up 24 points per game. Their last playoff win at home was in 1970, in Baltimore. So they are oh-for-Indy, three with Peyton.
Speaking of a long time between drinks, Seattle hasn't won a playoff game since 1984. Their 2-6 road record speaks for itself, almost. At home, they have turned the ball over nine times, while on the road the number is 20. I love Green Bay right now. Ahman Green has more than 1,800 yards rushing. Brett Favre has 32 touchdown passes. The Pack was 4-0 straight up and against the spread in December.
Early picks: Denver +3 and Green Bay -7
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Grossman....
Pro Football
Dallas Cowboys +3, 4 Stars
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Bankers Plays are pending.
