NFL Saturday Games

All I can say about Saturday's wild-card games on the opening day of the playoffs for the NFL is wow. If this is any indication of the way the playoff will playout, then we are in for a good couple of weeks here. All sports fans need this, as there is a kind of lull in the action from now until baseball opens up.

Seattle 35, Washington 14: Somehow, this game looks like a blowout, but it was certainly closer than it first appears. Seattle blew it open late after a missed FG by Washington in the 4th. After that, Seattle took control. But for the first three periods, this game was as entertaining as it gets. Back and forth, great defense, great offense, great special teams. This game had the whole package. I predicted a Seattle win, and a close one, and that nearly came to fruition until a few late TD's. However, Seattle looked good, and could give Green Bay a run next weekend.

Jacksonville 31, Pittsburgh 29: A hell of a football game that also had it all, including the score being close than that of the earlier matchup. This game REALLY had it all. Pounding hits, big runs, amazing special teams plays. Just when you thought the QB was looking good for either side, an interception was thrown. Just when you thought the defense was shutting it down, the offense blows up for a huge play. A true character test for both sides was won by Jacksonville on a late field goal inside of a minute. Both teams played their asses off til the end, but Jacksonvilly had a little more in the tank, as it was obvious that PIT was rather dpeleted. Good play by all. I predicted a 31-23 win by JAX, but I guess thats close enough. 2-0 is a good start for I.

NFL Weekend Picks

Here are my first playoff week picks. That way, down the road, I can look back and see how incredibly wrong I was...

Saturday 4:30pm Washington @ Seattle:
-Alot of people are hopping on the Redskin bandwagon, and I can understand why. They have faith on their side for one thing (Sean Taylor), and are on a roll. But Todd Collins and playoff win just dont seem to add up in my mind. All in all, this will be a close one I believe, with the Rain and Wind a big factor. The ground games will be on call, and that obviously gives the Redskins an edge. However, Seattle has a great home-field advantage, and I think they overcome the weather and squeak out a close victory. SEATTLE 24, WASHINGTON 20

Saturday 8pm Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh:
-Wow, David Garrard. Who knew that you could lead a team like this? The guy had the tools coming up from East Carolina, and the team obviously saw this by keeping him around behind Mark Brunell and Byron Leftwich. Well, great job, because you have had one of the best seasons this year for a QB and JAX is a team nobody wants to mess with. Pittsburgh can talk tough, but they are depleted all over the place, especially on the O-Line. Look for JAX to continue the hot streak in a victory over PIT.
JACKSONVILLE 31, PITTSBURGH 23


Be back later with the Sunday Games.