NFL: Divisional Playoff Weekend Predictions

Seattle Seahawks (10-6)

Green Bay Packers (13-3)

At some point…you would think that the Green Bay Packers season was nothing more than a mere aberration but the Packers seem to be legit. They’ve proved that their win/loss record is no fluke and with the rejuvenation of Brett Favre, the sky is the limit for this team. All that aside, Matt Hasselbeck and the Seahawks have revenge on their mind from that embarrassing playoff loss a few years ago and how bittersweet would it be to return the favor. Although the Seahawks may be under matched due to their inconsistent play and unbalanced offense, the Packers are beatable and the strong passing game of Seattle will do just enough to get a win at Lambeau. So, if you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m taking Seattle and they’re going to win.
Final Score: Seattle 28, Green Bay 24

Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6)

New England Patriots (16-0)

With an undefeated regular season under their belt, the New England Patriots have their toughest test yet awaiting them with the run to the Super Bowl underway and standing in their way are the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coming off an impressive, hard-fought victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh no less, the Jaguars have a tremendous opportunity to break up this unbeaten streak of the Patriots but in all likelihood I don’t see that happening. Jacksonville is a good team and will have their time to shine in the near future but they just don’t have what it takes to be a champion, in my opinion. Don’t get me wrong, a win over New England would be huge to that franchise but New England has too many weapons and through all the adversity they just find ways to beat you. I expect Jacksonville to keep the game close but New England to pull away late, advancing themselves to the AFC championship game and one step closer to immortality.
Final Score: Jacksonville 17, New England 38

San Diego Chargers (11-5)

Indianapolis Colts (13-3)

The road to the Super Bowl goes through Indianapolis and unfortunately for Colts fans, that road ends here. Quietly, the Colts have had a sub par season and have went mostly under the radar but I think that all the injuries the Colts have had will catch up to them eventually. Even if they survive the surging San Diego Chargers, New England will be tough to beat and/or Jacksonville will be also for a third time in a row. Maybe it’s just the fact that I hate the Colts with a passion that has me picking against them but hopefully things will turn out the way I want and that old stigma of losing in the playoffs for the Colts will return in full force. One can only hope but that’s why they play the game.
Final Score: San Diego 27, Indianapolis 24

New York Giants (10-6)

Dallas Cowboys (13-3)

Maybe it was for the best that the New York Giants have to play all their games on the road in the playoffs, because for some reason they are much better on the road then at home. That being the case, I give them a great shot at going into Dallas and coming out with a win but it’s going to take one hell of an effort. The Dallas Cowboys haven’t played up to the level they exhibited earlier in the season and with T.O. nursing a high ankle sprain, I’m sure his involvement in the Dallas offense will be somewhat limited. Though the outcome remains to be seen, the New York defense has come to play these last few weeks and if they are able to get consistent pressure on Tony Romo and make him look average then the Giants can find themselves one game away from the Super Bowl. Who would’ve though that?
Final Score: New York 31, Dallas 20