So apparently I decided to write the following lines in my previous post: "Broncos don't stand a chance in their game, even though they are at home. Sorry Tim and co. Steelers will dominate from start to finish. Tebow won't be ready for the playoffs mentally, and even if he does mount a 4th quarter comeback for a change, Steelers will be too far ahead by then."
I apologise for this. Tebow and the Broncos proved me wrong. They were brilliant throughout, and that final play was just the icing on the proverbial cake (Did anyone else start Tebowing after it happened?)
On a stats note, Tebow completed 10 of 21 passes for 316 yards. 31.6 yards per completion. And Demaryius Thomas had 4 receptions for 204 yards, 51 yards per reception. Incredible.
I promise I won't rule out Tebow for a win ever again. Ever.
Monday 9 January 2012
Saturday 7 January 2012
Win or go home
After 17 weeks of the regular season, the post-season has finally dawned on us. Of the 12 teams who qualified, probably only 3 from NFC could do it and maybe 3 from AFC could go all the way and win Superbowl XLVI (46). From NFC, I would say Packers, Saints or Giants could do it, and from NFC Patriots, maybe Ravens or Steelers could win. So I reckon, anyway.
Patriots, Ravens, Packers and 49ers all have bye weeks to prepare for the Divisional playoffs, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
In the AFC, we've got Texans (3) vs Bengals (6) and Broncos (4) vs Steelers (5).
Texans should win based on their superior record, but also they have probably the best Running Back in the league in Arian Foster. Despite their QB issues, they should still do it.
Broncos don't stand a chance in their game, even though they are at home. Sorry Tim and co. Steelers will dominate from start to finish. Tebow won't be ready for the playoffs mentally, and even if he does mount a 4th quarter comeback for a change, Steelers will be too far ahead by then.
These winners would present Patriots (1) vs Steelers (5) and Ravens (2) vs Texans (3) in the divisional playoffs
As for the NFC, there's Saints (3) vs Lions (6) and Giants (4) vs Falcons (5).
Saints should win as they are 8-0 at home this season, and Brees is playing insanely well, as illustrated by the new passing record he set (5,476 yards this season).
The other game could go either way. I would suggest Giants have the upper hand based on home advantage, but Falcons did finish with a better W-L record. I'm going to say Giants, but it'll be close.
If this happened, we'd have Packers (1) vs Giants (4) and 49ers (2) vs Saints (3)
Next NFL post will come before the Superbowl, hopefully. Then one after.
Patriots, Ravens, Packers and 49ers all have bye weeks to prepare for the Divisional playoffs, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
In the AFC, we've got Texans (3) vs Bengals (6) and Broncos (4) vs Steelers (5).
Texans should win based on their superior record, but also they have probably the best Running Back in the league in Arian Foster. Despite their QB issues, they should still do it.
Broncos don't stand a chance in their game, even though they are at home. Sorry Tim and co. Steelers will dominate from start to finish. Tebow won't be ready for the playoffs mentally, and even if he does mount a 4th quarter comeback for a change, Steelers will be too far ahead by then.
These winners would present Patriots (1) vs Steelers (5) and Ravens (2) vs Texans (3) in the divisional playoffs
As for the NFC, there's Saints (3) vs Lions (6) and Giants (4) vs Falcons (5).
Saints should win as they are 8-0 at home this season, and Brees is playing insanely well, as illustrated by the new passing record he set (5,476 yards this season).
The other game could go either way. I would suggest Giants have the upper hand based on home advantage, but Falcons did finish with a better W-L record. I'm going to say Giants, but it'll be close.
If this happened, we'd have Packers (1) vs Giants (4) and 49ers (2) vs Saints (3)
Next NFL post will come before the Superbowl, hopefully. Then one after.
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