After going 2-2 for the Wild Card Weekend, it’s time to post my predictions for the Divisional Playoffs. With the top teams returning on the field after a bye week, this week will be interesting. In this post I’ll look at the two games on Saturday.
Seattle @ Green Bay
With the win over the Washington Redskins, the Seattle Seahawks return to Green Bay to face the Packers and the elements. The last time they played the Packers in the playoffs, Seattle lost in OT after Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception.
The weather will be favorable to Green Bay, with cold weather and flurries expected. But even with better weather conditions, I would rank the Packers higher than the Seahawks. Not only do I think the Packers have a better team, they also have the Favre factor. He can personally turn a game around.
My pick: Green Bay Packers
Jacksonville @ New England
Going with the Patriots is the safe, and possibly wisest, choice. They’ve dominated this season, going 16-0 and humiliating several opponents in the process. But they’ve also shown some weaknesses, especially when the opponent is using the run offense.
Running the ball is what the Jaguars do pretty good. And it will keep the Patriots’ offense off the field. So I expect the Jaguars to stick to the running game, tiring the defense and succeed where others (like Baltimore and New York) failed.
So I’m picking: Jacksonville Jaguars
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