Playoff Picks

I've been picking NFL games over at PocketDoppler.com most of this season with my buddies Mike and Wally. However, up until this time, it hasn't occurred to me to share my rare and special gift with the misguided who read this blog. So here, now, are my picks for Wildcard Weekend:



Colts over Jets – The Jets are barrel-rolling into the postseason, having lost their last three of five. Meanwhile the Colts are prancing in on a four game winning streak. Something tells me to pick the Jets despite my distaste for the team and its coach, but given IND is at home and appears the hotter club, I will Show You My Horseshoe and go with Not-As-Young-As-They-Used-To-Be Horses.

Ravens over Chiefs – Even after an entire season, I still can’t believe Kansas City is as good as their record. Moreover, I wet myself in horror each time I view the menacing visage of the Baltimore Ravens. Even with BAL on the road, I expect them to flambe the Chefs in an Arrowhead stew.

Saints over Seahawks – Child, please: In my wildest fantasies (which, for the record, only occasionally involve sweaty, spandex clad NFLers) I can’t conceive of an scenario in which a team with a losing record punks the defending Super Bowl champions. Saints on the road over SEA.

Packers over Eagles – I fear Ron Mexico, and it’s not just because of his herpes. No, his talent is felonious and gives me grave concern. Still, I think PHL can be had. That loss to MN at home in Week 16 was more brutal than a dog fight. And that limp-wristed finale was lame. But Andy Reid will have his team ready to play–he always does. Moreover, Philly Phan will be Philly Phan, so that is sure to be ugly for the Packers. But I think GB has more than a puncher’s chance in this one, so in a Going-With-My-Substantial-Gut pick, I will take GB to upset the Iggles on the road.