Week 2 Playoff Picks

Last week I was 2-2 on my picks hopefully they will be better this week. So here I go.

Game 1. Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburg Stealers

My Pick=Baltimore Ravens

This is going to be a physical football game. Both teams have great defensives and it looks like it might be a low scoring game. I think this is Joe Flacco’s time to shine. He has three good receivers to throw, four if you count Ray Rice.  On the other side the Stealers do have Mike Wallace. The fastest receiver in the league, look for him to have a big game. I really think the Ravens will win this game and advance to the AFC Championship.  Ravens win 17-13

FYI- Each time Joe Flacco wins a playoff game he gets a $200K bonus.

Game 2. Greenbay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons

My Pick= Atlanta Falcons

It was tough to choose a winner for this game but Atlanta is playing at home. Matt Ryan is 20-2 at home. Atlanta has a great running game with Michael Turner. They have one of the best receivers in the league with Roddy White. Atlanta is stacked on offensive and they have a good defense.  The Falcons are not a fluke, they are a great team in every aspect.  Now don’t get me wrong Aaron Rodgers is a great Quarterback. He is easily a top 5 QB. Rodgers just came off his first playoff win of his career and his adrenaline is flowing. This game will be an all out war. Falcons win 28-24

Game 3. New York Jets vs. New England Patriots

My Pick-New England Patriots

Bill Belichick vs. Rex Ryan. Tom Brady vs. Matt Sanchez.  Round 3.  All week Rex Ryan has been saying this is personal. Didn’t Rex say that last week when the Jets played Colts? He has to come up with a new phrase. The Patriots have the best QB in the NFL. Brady is the veteran on his team and the MVP of the league this year. The Patriots are very young and hungry for a championship.  Brady doesn’t throw interceptions, only four the entire year. It will be a close game for a while but after half time the Patriots will let loose. Patriots win 31-21

Game 4. Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks

My Pick= Chicago Bears

Yes, Seattle beat the Saints in the first round. If they can beat the Saints they can beat the Bears. Wrong. Chicago has quietly had a very good season. Only lost 5 games, 6 if you count the Lions. The Bears have beaten Greenbay, Dallas, Philadelphia and the Jets this season. The Bears want redemption when they lost to Seattle in week 6. Seattle is going to help them out.  Pete Carroll says he is going to kick to Devin Hester. Why would anyone kick to Devin Hester?? The Bears defensive will be able to stop Seattle run game and Jay Cutler will be able to show off his arm strength. Bears win 23-17