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Playoffs

This promises to be one of the more exciting weekend’s of football in along time. Both games will probably be more competitive and thrilling than the Super Bowl.

New England at Pittsburgh

Both teams are quite similar in the manner by which they dismantle their opponents. In this case, I believe that Blitzburgh is operating within a smaller margin for error. If New England can get an early lead or slow down the BUS/Duce Express, they will place the game into Roethlisberger’s hands. As dangerous as their receivers are, and as dinged up as the Pats secondary is, it is just not reasonable to believe that the rookie QB will be able to defeat a Belichick/Crennel designed defense while it’s executing at a high level. New England’s offense doesn’t titillate, but they will be able to do just well enough to continue their march into the Super Bowl. Not even all of the zombies in suburban Monroeville can stem that tide.

New England 20 Pittsburgh 10

The Falcons and Eagles is really a coin flip game, in my eyes. Both boast good defenses, and neither has highlight reel type of offenses, except for the spectacular athletic ability of each respective QB. That being said, if the Falcons can control the game with the rush and not turn the ball over, they should win. I honestly believe that with a good running game and the 3 or 4 spectacular plays that Vick will inevitably have, the Falcons an underdog, can slap Philly in the face at home. If Andy Reid coaches like he has the last three championship game appearances, it may not even be close.

Durty Burds 24 Eagles 21