NFL Playoffs

[SaraJayne]

Go Pack!

DH is going to the playoff game on the 15th and he's so excited, he can hardly stand the wait.

 

[Oreo Cookie]

Go Giants!

I bleed Giant Blue! Any given Sunday..... Go Big BLue!

Go G-Men!

 

[SkyGirl]

GO STEELERS!!!!!

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

My best guess for the playoffs right now:

Steelers will take out the Broncos. Sorry but Tebow just doesn't have it in him to deal with an AFC North defense. There's a reason 3 out of 4 teams are in the playoffs from that division this year. It is the toughest in the league and has been for years. Even injured, Steelers are brutal.

The way Houston played this weekend does not inspire confidence. Marvin Lewis' Bengals are a tough team this year. They've lost to division rivals only in hard fought contests and they are hungry for respect.

Patriots have a good chance if they face the Bengals in Week 2. As much as I respect what Marvin's done, Bengals are virgins at the playoff season. They might surprise, but Tom Brady has so many tricks in his arsenal.

Now if the Pats face the Steelers or Ravens they are one and done. Sorry, but both those teams massacre Patriots on Defense.

Only ones I'm truly impressed with in the NFC are the 49ers and Packers. I'm hoping the 49ers make it just because I'd love to see them in the Superbowl. I have no interest in Packers.

What I'd love to see is Houston beat Cinci and Pittsburgh beat Denver next week. That way the Ravens have a shot at home field advantage through the playoffs. Steelers go knock off Patriots then come to M&T for the Championship. (As a Ravens fan I'd so love to repeat last year's championship game but in OUR house with OUR rules.) Then I'd dearly love to see the Ravens vs. 49ers for the SB. Having Harbough vs Harbough would make for great television like Thanksgiving. Gives it that emotional edge to make the game more interesting. (Also wouldn't mind seeing the Ravens win another ring in Indianapolis... just to exorcise the last of those old demons.)

Either way, it'll be an interesting playoff season. My whole family is jazzed about it, including the kids. Best way to spend January is in Festivus Maximus.

Good luck to everyone with a team in the hunt. Let's hope, no matter what, no one gets seriously injured. (And the Refs aren't suddenly struck blind and stupid.)

This is a great perspective.

I worry about the Steelers this week. Mendenhall is out for the season. Now our best corner isn't playing because of his sickle cell trait and the high altitude in Denver.

I'd like to think that if the Steelers and Ravens meet again , we will not lose the 3rd time.

Depends on which Steeler team shows up. When Ben and our defense is on, the Steelers are unstoppable , like when we played the Pats during the regular season.

An all Black and Gold superbowl would be great, especially if the orginal black and gold team came up with the win.

Of course I want the Steelers to win, but as long as its not the Pats or Ravens thats good too. Sorry NE and Baltimore fans, nothing personal, you know its just something you're born into.

 

[4greatboys]

I'm not sure how many more quarterbacks we can go through but here's hoping for some more winning!

 

[disneylovin24]

For the past 9 seasons the AFC Champion has been either the Patriots, Steelers or Colts.

Stick with what you know until proven otherwise. I am going with the Patriots.


In the NFC a different team has represented the conference the last 9 years. That knocks out the Packers, Saints, Giants. So between the 49ers, Falcons and Lions, I am going with the Falcons.


Patriots vs. Falcons!

Go Pats!!!!

My prediction...
Patriots vs Falcons in the Bowl

IMHO the only team that could get in the way of The Pats in the AFC would be the Steelers, that is of course if Big Ben is healthy. When Roethlisberger is healthy the Steelers are the most balanced team in the AFC.

Falcons are losing this weekend to Big Blue! No way are they even getting close to the Super Bowl!

Once again the Giants are peaking at the right time!

 

[kimmar067]

Once again the Giants are peaking at the right time!

...you noticed that too, huh...

 

[kimmar067]

 

[kimmar067]

I have just 1 question, where does the next one go?

...my niece goes to Duquesne and she brought back a magnet for my brother, who is a big Steelers fan. It said "SIX in the City"...

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

Go Giants!

I bleed Giant Blue! Any given Sunday..... Go Big BLue!

Go G-Men!

This kind of shows how dedicated we are.

DH has very little interest in creating family tradtions...But one he HAS INSISTED we continue is the Giants gear in school pics...Well really...ANY family pics!

DH and his brothers in the mid 80's:

DD in this year's school pics(couldn't get DS's resized right, but he has on an Eli jersey): oh and FYI...that's the haricut she gave HERSELF riht before picture day.

 

[kimmar067]

...OMG, how adorable!

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

...OMG, how adorable!

It's really out of control.

DH has over 10 cousins from 4 uncles...yep...All of their pics are the same too.

If you look at old pics, even from holidays, all of the kids are dressed in Giants clothes. When I first saw them I was like WTH??? But now I LOVE it!

A new baby comes home from the hospital? Giants...(boy or girl)
After FIL's funeral, for the get together where people stop by...Everyone changed into Giants gear...

The best one is FIL being buried in a Giants tie. (DH's step-monster wouldn't let them do a jersey)

 

[Tinker Bell Fan]

I used to be a big football fan growing up (back then it was the Redskins and the Baltimore Colts). Nowadays I'm more of a Ravens fan, although I do like the Steelers too.

DH never was into watching football, even though he's a Dallas fan. However, the past few years we've gotten into watching it on TV. I swear he likes teams I don't (just for the competition).

My boss is from Mass., so he's a big Pats fan. I know it'll be a good week whenever the Pats win!

So...even though I would love to see the Ravens go to the SuperBowl and WIN; I'd also be happy with a Steelers or Pats win.

Sorry Giants fans - don't want them to win! I'd rather have Dallas win!

 

[threecrazykids]

We're rooting for the Giants...for a really pathetic reason actually. LOL

One of my very close friends is the sister of Giants rookie Tyler Sash...so we're now "fans".

Sadly...if he should ever get traded, we'll be "fans" of that team as well.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

We're rooting for the Giants...for a really pathetic reason actually. LOL

One of my very close friends is the sister of Giants rookie Tyler Sash...so we're now "fans".

Sadly...if he should ever get traded, we'll be "fans" of that team as well.

Understandable...Don't tell DH......................................But.....I prefer Peyton over Eli anyday.

 

[threecrazykids]

Understandable...Don't tell DH......................................But.....I prefer Peyton over Eli anyday.

 

[TLHB70]

Also would like to see the Broncos do well because of Tebow

I feel the same way. I am worried they will not make it past the first game, but I will cheer for them anyway.

I also love the Packers. I am a huge Aaron Rodgers fan! I admire his football skill, but I also admire the way he handled the whole Brett Favre diva fiasco.....playing, not playing, playing, not playing. Aaron Rodgers handled it with class. I am a huge Matt Flynn fan, too, because I am an LSU Tigers fan. So I love the Packers.
The problem is I love the Saints too. I will be somehow cheering for both teams. Really, I will be thrilled if either of those two teams makes it to the Super Bowl.

Might I add that maybe next season I will be able to talk about my Panthers being in the playoffs.

 

[dngnb8]

This is a great perspective.

I worry about the Steelers this week. Mendenhall is out for the season. Now our best corner isn't playing because of his sickle cell trait and the high altitude in Denver.

Mendenhall is a loss, and the Orange Crush is impressive. But the Steelers still have depth (more then most teams) at RB. The loss of Clark against any other team would be tough, but the Broncos dont beat you in the air.

I'd like to think that if the Steelers and Ravens meet again , we will not lose the 3rd time.

Agreed. If the Steelers run up the score on Denver, you will see Ben getting some rest.

Depends on which Steeler team shows up. When Ben and our defense is on, the Steelers are unstoppable , like when we played the Pats during the regular season.

Balance wins. When I look at this year, I see so many 1 dimensional teams

Packers O
Frisco D
Pats O
Falcons O
Bengals D

I think the teams with the best chances are

Pitt
Saints
Lions (although they are the biggest Jekyll and Hyde team)

They seem to have the most balance.

An all Black and Gold superbowl would be great, especially if the orginal black and gold team came up with the win.

Of course I want the Steelers to win, but as long as its not the Pats or Ravens thats good too. Sorry NE and Baltimore fans, nothing personal, you know its just something you're born into.

Im neutral about the Pats, but Ravens YECH! They are just the Browns in disguise! I despise them

 

[minniecarousel]

My younger son received play-off tix from his wife for Christmas.

Go San Francisco 49ers! (& a bye this weekend!)

 

[SaraJayne]

I feel the same way. I am worried they will not make it past the first game, but I will cheer for them anyway.

I also love the Packers. I am a huge Aaron Rodgers fan! I admire his football skill, but I also admire the way he handled the whole Brett Favre diva fiasco.....playing, not playing, playing, not playing. Aaron Rodgers handled it with class. I am a huge Matt Flynn fan, too, because I am an LSU Tigers fan. So I love the Packers.
The problem is I love the Saints too. I will be somehow cheering for both teams. Really, I will be thrilled if either of those two teams makes it to the Super Bowl.

Might I add that maybe next season I will be able to talk about my Panthers being in the playoffs.

You mean after they move to CA?