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John Elway made some comments recently about Tim Tebow and his advice for this week’s game against the vaunted Steelers defense. According to ESPN, Elway said to not be afraid to “pull the trigger.” Oh, so now you want him to let loose after handcuffing him for weeks in this offense? It doesn’t work like that John.
There are four games on Wild Card Weekend, all with compelling storylines and spreads. Jerod outlines the point spreads, over-unders, and TV schedule, then provides his picks – including his Lock of the Week – for the first set of NFL playoff football games.
The Sports Muse has put together 10 predictions and things that you should look for during the playoffs. He guarantees at least three or four of them will be right.
Earlier this week we ran down the playoff scenarios for Week 17 of the NFL season in both the AFC and NFC. Here is the recap to get you ready for the final day of regular season football.
We just broke down the playoff scenarios for the NFC. Now let’s break down the playoff scenarios for the AFC based on what happens in Week 17. There is still a lot to be decided.
After the Saints and Falcons play tonight, just one more week will remain in the NFL regular season. As usual, there are myriad iterations of playoff matchups that could become a reality based on what happens tonight and in Week 17. Here is a rundown of the NFC playoff scenarios.
With a 13-0 record, a road game this week at Kansas City, and their remaining two games in Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers and their fans can taste an undefeated regular season. But will they be able to go all the way and finish the season undefeated and back-to-back Super Bowl champions?
The time has come for the NFL to eliminate playoff byes. It is overdue. The current format doesn’t make sense, either.
The number one reason why the Dallas Cowboys will win the NFC East is simple: schedule.
Feeling rather emboldened by how his bold predictions for 2010 turned out, Jerod is back at it with six bold predictions for the 2011 NFL season, which includes his playoff picks (which include, yes, the Lions).
Chicago is often hailed as one of the top sports towns in the nation and rightfully so. Chicago has been and and always will be a city where the people will follow their Chicago teams like it is their kids taking their first steps. This will be no different Sunday when the Bears host the Packers in the NFC Championship Game.
The Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears rivalry is the oldest and one of the premier rivalries in all of the NFL. The two teams have met 181 times, including once in the playoffs, but when they meet this Sunday the stakes will never have been higher.
The Green Bay Packers head to Soldier Field this Sunday to take on The Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game, which will decide who will represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLV in Dallas. Kevin provides his not-so-surprising prediction.
Jerod presents the case for and against each of the four remaining quarterbacks – Ben Roethlisberger, Mark Sanchez, Aaron Rodgers, and Jay Cutler, and then lest you vote on which one you most want to see win Super Bowl XLV.
