Wow, some great games last weekend. Sorry to see the Redskins out and to see Joe Gibbs resign. He has been one of the truly great coaches and gentlemen of the sport for many years. We need more guys like Joe Gibbs, not less. Also congrats to Pittsburgh for a come-back season and I think that Mike Tomlinson is going to be around there for a while. Now on to this weeks matchups:
Seattle @ Green Bay: This game has a very nostalgic taste about it. Mike Holmgren coming back to Green Bay for what could be his last game as a head coach. It could very possibly also be Brett Favre's last game as a player. These two teams have met in the playoffs before and there is a healthy respect for each other. It's going to be 32 degrees and snowing on Saturday and this is Favre's type of game. Seattle's defense HAS to slow down Green Bay for Seattle to have any chance because the Seahawks are not going to score a lot against a young, aggressive Packer defense that has gotten better over the course of this season. But it's a lot of points so I'm going with the underdog here. Seattle +7 1/2.
Jacksonville @ New England: Jacksonville has to do three things in this game to win: 1) They must run the football. 2) They must not turn the football over 3) They must take away at least two of Brady's weapons. Sounds easy, right? Well, nobody has really been effective at stopping the Pats this year but Buffalo, Baltimore and the Giants (no, I don't count the Cowboy game in here, they lost by 21 at home) have seemingly found a way to at least neutralize somewhat that awesome offensive firepower. Look for the Jags to sell out early and bring a ton of heat on Brady. Sammy Knight will have his hands full with Randy Moss but if the Jags can move the ball themselves, this could be a lot closer game that most are thinking it might be. Jacksonville +13 1/2.
San Diego @ Indianapolis: The Colts very quietly amassed the second best record in the AFC and the whole league at 13-3, doing most of with several starters injured most of the year including Marvin Harrison who if he can breathe that day will be in the lineup, trust me here. With a week to rest and get ready and playing at home, I'm not sure that anyone stands much of a chance against the Colts. San Diego's offense struggled last week in the first half against a pretty beat-up Tennessee defense so they will have their hands full with Bob Sanders and Co. on Sunday. Colts +9.
NY Giants @ Dallas: The game everyone wants to see. Will T.O. be able to play? Will Tony bring Jessica to the game? Will Eli..........well, what will Eli do? He has looked a lot more like Peyton the last three weeks, throwing the football with authority, making good decisions and managing the game. He may never put up numbers like his brother, but that's not how this Giant team is put together. Brandon Jacobs needs to get of the line in a hurry, make Dallas play the run and then Eli WILL make some plays. The Giant defense will play its usual tough game up front and Michale Strahan and Osi Umenyouri must have big days. Not sure that the G-men call pull it off, but I like the number. NY Giants +7 1/2.
Good luck and enjoy the games!!
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