Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Wildcard Games Previews & Predictions
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Greg C." data-source="post: 197998" data-attributes="member: 195"><p><strong>Wildcards Previews & Predictions: Who Wins?</strong></p><p></p><p>Thanks for starting this thread, TOPHAT. Everyone has been talking about the 3-6 seeds this week, because those are the teams we will be watching this weekend, but I still think it will come down to the Big Four: New England, Indy, Dallas, and Green Bay. They've been the four best teams all season, and I don't expect that to change. Of those teams, the one that looks most vulnerable to upset right now is Dallas, but only if Terrell Owens' injury limits him. </p><p></p><p>What's interesting about this weekend's matchups is that three of the four road teams have more momentum than the home teams. The only home team that is looking pretty good is San Diego over Tennessee, but on the other hand, they had to come back to beat Tennessee a few weeks ago, and they have a history of choking in the playoffs. So even that one is no shoo-in. </p><p></p><p>I think Jacksonville has a good chance of beating Pittsburgh, but I don't see them winning in the next round. The pundits have all been saying that they are built for the playoffs because of their defense and running game and their nearly mistake-free QB, but I think that is exactly the kind of team that loses in the second or third round. When you get up against the very best teams, you need a little pizzaz. When a good defense gears up to slow down the Jaguars' running game, I don't think they will be able to get enough done through the air. </p><p></p><p>In the NFC, the Redskins are the X-factor. I bet the Cowboy fans will be cheering for Seattle. A Seattle win assures that the Cowboys will play the winner of Giants-Bucs, and they should handle either of those teams just fine. But it's not hard to see the Redskins coming into Dallas and winning. </p><p></p><p>As a Packer fan, I will be sticking up for the Redskins, because I don't fear the Giants or Bucs much. Seattle could be tricky, because they have playoff experience, but I think the Packers will be able to handle whoever they face next weekend. </p><p></p><p>The bottom line is that I expect the Big Four to be slugging it out with each other in the conference championship games on January 20th. But there will be a lot of great football before then. I can't wait. </p><p></p><p>My predictions for the first round:</p><p></p><p>Seahawks 17 Redskins 16 (another Gibbs coaching blunder; Cowboys breathe a sigh of relief)</p><p></p><p>Giants 24 Bucaneers 17 (Giants' playmakers on offense and D-line are too much for Bucs)</p><p></p><p>Jaguars 23 Steelers 20 (a good old-fashioned NFL football game; it's really too close to call, but I'll take Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew over Najeh Davenport)</p><p></p><p>Chargers 38 Titans 20 (Titans lack offensive punch and are sent packing; how did they get into the playoffs anyway?)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greg C., post: 197998, member: 195"] [b]Wildcards Previews & Predictions: Who Wins?[/b] Thanks for starting this thread, TOPHAT. Everyone has been talking about the 3-6 seeds this week, because those are the teams we will be watching this weekend, but I still think it will come down to the Big Four: New England, Indy, Dallas, and Green Bay. They've been the four best teams all season, and I don't expect that to change. Of those teams, the one that looks most vulnerable to upset right now is Dallas, but only if Terrell Owens' injury limits him. What's interesting about this weekend's matchups is that three of the four road teams have more momentum than the home teams. The only home team that is looking pretty good is San Diego over Tennessee, but on the other hand, they had to come back to beat Tennessee a few weeks ago, and they have a history of choking in the playoffs. So even that one is no shoo-in. I think Jacksonville has a good chance of beating Pittsburgh, but I don't see them winning in the next round. The pundits have all been saying that they are built for the playoffs because of their defense and running game and their nearly mistake-free QB, but I think that is exactly the kind of team that loses in the second or third round. When you get up against the very best teams, you need a little pizzaz. When a good defense gears up to slow down the Jaguars' running game, I don't think they will be able to get enough done through the air. In the NFC, the Redskins are the X-factor. I bet the Cowboy fans will be cheering for Seattle. A Seattle win assures that the Cowboys will play the winner of Giants-Bucs, and they should handle either of those teams just fine. But it's not hard to see the Redskins coming into Dallas and winning. As a Packer fan, I will be sticking up for the Redskins, because I don't fear the Giants or Bucs much. Seattle could be tricky, because they have playoff experience, but I think the Packers will be able to handle whoever they face next weekend. The bottom line is that I expect the Big Four to be slugging it out with each other in the conference championship games on January 20th. But there will be a lot of great football before then. I can't wait. My predictions for the first round: Seahawks 17 Redskins 16 (another Gibbs coaching blunder; Cowboys breathe a sigh of relief) Giants 24 Bucaneers 17 (Giants' playmakers on offense and D-line are too much for Bucs) Jaguars 23 Steelers 20 (a good old-fashioned NFL football game; it's really too close to call, but I'll take Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew over Najeh Davenport) Chargers 38 Titans 20 (Titans lack offensive punch and are sent packing; how did they get into the playoffs anyway?) [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
No members online now.
Latest posts
Josh Jacobs facing charges…
Latest: milani
Today at 3:25 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2026 Roster Thread - Semi-Live
Latest: GreenBaySlacker
Today at 12:29 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Christian Watson signs a 4 year 110m extension
Latest: Cornelius Weems
Today at 12:05 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Why I Love The 2026-2027 Green Bay Packers
Latest: OldSchool101
Yesterday at 7:46 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
The Crew - 2026
Latest: weeds
Yesterday at 6:52 PM
Milwaukee Brewers Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Wildcard Games Previews & Predictions
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
