Fbkid's Championship Weekend Predictions

In the eyes of many people we have finally reached the best football week of the year. Two high intensity games to determine the matchup of who will be fighting for the ultimate prize in the Super Bowl. While these games are very hard to predict, the one thing that we know for sure is that every possible matchup would have some compelling storylines. Here is every possible Super Bowl scenerio and the topics you will then start hearing about for the next two weeks.

Colts vs Saints: Peyton Manning playing against his dad's old team (This year's eqivilent of Jerome Bettis is from Detroit), Saints making their first ever Super Bowl appearance, The city of New Orleans and how it's rallying around the team, Could the Colts have gone undefeated and last but not least Manning vs Drew Brees: the league's best quarterback against the best quarterback who has yet to win a ring.

Colts vs Vikings: Peyton Manning vs Brett Favre: arguably two of the ten best quarterbacks of all time going at it for their 2nd rings, Sidney Rice emerging into an elite receiver, Adrian Peterson's lack of recent production and finally on two weeks notice could Prince possibly make a worse "fight song" for his hometown Vikings.

Jets vs Vikings: Brett Favre against his former team, Rex Ryan and his dad, Rex Ryan soundbites that will be said leading up to the game, The Jets running game against the Williams wall, Sidney Rice vs Darrelle Revis and the debate over if we will we get a poolside guarantee from Mark Sanchez (In my opinion this has to be done. It doesn't even have to be about winning the game but something related to it).

Jets vs Saints:(The least attractive of all the matchups on paper). Dominant defense against explosive offense and how will the game be different from their week four matchup.

Last week: 2-2
Playoffs: 3-5

Last week with the spread: 2-2
Playoffs: 3-5


Jets vs Colts: The Jets have been the story of the playoffs so far and now they go up against the team who by starting the "Curtis Painter Era" helped them land a playoff birth. Mark Sanchez has played well this postseason but with the Colts ability to put up points will he be able to keep the Jets in the game? Considering the way Peyton Manning distributes the ball that is the question that could determine the winner of this game and if it does happen to be the Jets, Rex Ryan should give Bill Polian the game ball.

Prediction: Jets 14 Colts 20

Vikings vs Saints: With both teams contaning explosive offenses and solid defenses this is a very hard thing to predict. If there is one thing for certain though it is that the Superdome will be rocking. The Vikings have been practicing wearing ear plugs and some players might even wear them in the game. Other then getting Adrian Peterson going, the Vikings need to get other receivers involved early. Jabari Greer who has had an outstanding season will be covering Sidney Rice so for Rice to have the opportunitites to make plays Favre needs to connect with guys such as Bernard Berrian, Percy Harvin and Vishante Shiancoe a few times.

Prediction: Vikings 26 Saints 30

Fbkid's Divisional Playoffs Predictions

Last week was another indication that anything can happen once the playoffs begin. In a season where parity seemed to disappear, every team that was considered an underdog going in and other then the Packers Cardinals game they weren't even close. It was a rough week for me as well and hopefully the games and my predictions are better this week.

Last week: 1-3
Playoffs: 1-3

Last week with the spread: 1-3
Playoffs: 1-3


Cardinals vs Saints: The Cardinals offense had a performance for the ages last week and now go up a Saints defense that seems to be getting worse as the season goes along. With a rested Drew Brees going against the Jekyll and Hyde Cardinals defense, it may be that the first team to score 50 wins.

Prediction: Cardinals 28 Saints 34

Ravens vs Colts: The Ravens completely ran over the Patriots last week and with their ground attack and veteran defense they have a chance of knocking off the Colts as well. While the Ravens are gaining momentum the Colts haven't played a meaningful game in a month and have a tough time stopping the run which would allow the Ravens to limit Peyton Manning's opportunties which is crucial as it is highly unlikely Joe Flacco would match him score for score.

Prediction: Ravens 24 Colts 20

Cowboys vs Vikings: While the Vikings were considered by some the team to beat in the regular season, the Cowboys are getting hot at the right time and now being mentioned in that discussion. With a strong defense, lots of offensive weapons and a relieved Tony Romo it could definitely happen. If the Vikings offensive line can hold off the Cowboys front seven, we have the opportunity to see another memorable playoff game.

Prediction: Cowboys 24 Vikings 28

Jets vs Chargers: The Jets had to have been relieved when the Ravens won as this gave them a much more favorable matchup against a Chargers. The Chargers struggle against the run, primarily pass the ball and Mark Sanchez even though he played well last week won't have to worry about the cold weather. The main difference between the Chargers and Bengals on offense is that the Chargers have more offensive weapons. While Darrelle Revis has had an outstanding year he only erases one third of the field and players such as Antonio Gates and Malcolm Floyd should recieve plenty of targets.

Prediction: Jets 17 Chargers 21

Fbkid's Championship Game Predictions

This is the weekend that we have been waiting for all season as the Super Bowl matchup will finally be determined. The final four teams all have unique styles as the Ravens and Steelers have excellent defenses with solid offenses while the Eagles and Cardinals both have explosive offenses with both defenses improving every week. Here are my championship game picks in which should be two great games.

Last week: 2-2
Playoffs: 4-4

Eagles 21 Cardinals 26
Ravens 13 Steelers 20

Fbkid's Divisional Weekend Predictions

Wild Card weekend was a very good one as many teams had strong showings. Going in many people including myself doubted the Cardinals chances against a hot Falcons team. They ended up playing very well on both sides of the ball and won in convincing fashion. The Ravens also impressed as the defense was fantastic as always and Joe Flacco did a good job of managing the game. Here are my divisional weekend picks and hopefully they are better then last week.

Playoffs: 2-2
Season: 159-97-1

Ravens 16 Titans 13
Cardinals 21 Panthers 27
Eagles 17 Giants 23
Chargers 13 Steelers 17

Fbkid's Wild Card Weekend Predictions

Last week was one of my best weeks ever as I went 15-1 on my picks. The playoffs should be very interesting this weekend as we should be in for some high scoring games. The only problem with wild card weekend is most of the road teams are favored. That is because some of the wild card teams have better records then the division winners. My solution to fix that is to still have each division winner in the playoffs but seed the teams buy who has the best record. Then the best teams can deservingly host a home playoff game. Here are my wild card weekend picks.

Last week: 15-1
Season: 159-97-1

Falcons 26 Cardinals 23
Colts 27 Chargers 20
Ravens 24 Dolphins 13
Eagles 23 Vikings 17