It is one of the best weekends of football all year this weekend. We have four interesting playoff games, and on Monday we will crown a national champion in college ball. Plus, both teams in the Upper Midwest are playing on Sunday.
It's a great combo. High stakes football all the way around.
I know that other weeks in sports are bigger, but I gotta love when there are meaningful games.
You don't even need to employ any HYYYYYYYYYPPPPE, right?
This week? Not as much. It's all baked in. Watch me work.
Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) vs. Houston Texans. The Chiefs have not won a playoff game since the early 90's, and they would love to win down in Houston. Houston won a very soft AFC South and they have quarterback issues. The funny thing is that Houston has had a pretty good year in sports and will be led by a former Houston Cougar star, Case Keenum. However, Andy Reid is a veteran playoff coach and Alex Smith is a capable quarterback who was screwed over in San Francisco. I don't see Colin Kaepernick in the playoffs. By The Way, What is Right With The Chiefs 32, Texans 5.
If you've ever wondered what a Charcandrick was, you can find out in this game. Kansas City has been unbelievably hot in recent weeks and it's difficult to see this Texans team beating them. Chiefs 24, Texans 17.
Pittsburgh Steelers (-3) vs. Cincinnati Bengals. These teams are both divisional foes and they have been in the playoffs a lot this decade. Andy Dalton has to be wondering if this year is finally the year he wins a playoff game, but he is not playing. I do not think that AJ McCarron will have Eddie Lacy or Nick Saban to help him, and it will show. Pittsburgh 21, Cincy 0.
Perhaps that's the secret to Andy Dalton winning a playoff game -- just don't participate! Two good teams with fundamental flaws. I'm concerned about the Steelers having the ability to move the ball on the ground, since that sets up their ability to turn their fearsome passing game loose. I see it the other way. Bengals 27, Steelers 24.
Seattle Seachickens (-5.5) vs. Minnesota Vikings. As much as it pains me to say this, Minnesota did play well for most of the game last week and the Viking Nation should enjoy their division championship. They earned it. While I am sure that the Vikings are happy to get an outdoor playoff game before the new stadium opens in the fall, this might not be the opponent they wanted. Seattle smoked the Vikings on this very field earlier in the year, and they are a very dangerous team. This game is going to be a lot closer than most people think, and you know that the Vikings are going to be pumped. The problem is that they almost threw the game away in Green Bay last weekend, and that game took a lot out of them emotionally. Seachickens 32, Vikings 9.
It's cold up here. It's been worse, but it's cold. Cold tends to be an equalizer, so I expect this game to be close. Seattle is too good, though. Seahawks 28, Vikings 17.
Glorious Green Bay Packers (-1) vs. Washington Gridlocks. The Packers have been called out and the national media is saying that they have no chance. That is fine by me. Bottom line is that this is a new season, and everyone starts off with no stats and no record. Washington is a good team, but they played in a horrible, ugly travesty of a division. The Packers can win, but they need to just play well for four quarters. I also do think that the Vikings have not seen the last of them. Packers 23, Gridlocks 17.
The Redskins have improved, but they are suspect on defense. That gives the Packers a chance. The last time the Packers played a playoff game in Washington was in 1972. John Brockington, this one's for you. Packers 28, Redskins 24.
College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Alabama Crimson Tide (-7) vs. Clemson Tigers, at Glendale. I think you already know that most of America will be wanting to do the Dabo. I am sick and tired of hearing about the SEC and how they are so dominant. I kinda like Clemson because they have a very good team and they have yet to lose all year. Alabama is always well-coached, but they have to lose a title game sometime, right? Clemson 34, Alabama, -9000.
I always appreciate your subtlety. I don't like 'em either, but the way the Tide handled Sparty convinced me they are the real deal. Should be a fun game. Alabama 24, Clemson 21.
Yeah, I won't be welcome in the SEC tent after that pick. But it's just as well; they can't handle all the HYYYYYYYPPPPE! Ben out!
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