Alright so the weekend we've all been waiting for is finally here!! Wildcard Weekend, the start of the NFL playoffs. It's been awhile since i've even been on here but I'm going to start writing much more frequently, so I encourage you to subscribe and help me out with interesting topics we can talk about and debate on! So to we get to see two decent looking games Seattle vs. New Orleans and New York(Jets) vs. Indianapolis. In the first matchup of the day the big question is the Saints run game. With Pierre Thomas and Chris Ivory both on IR it's up to Reggie Bush to carry the load for the Saints. This makes this matchup much more interesting than just the 7-9 Seahawks up against the defending champ Saints. New Orleans is traveling to Qwest Field which is known to be one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL, although the Saints are used to these kinds of situations it still could play a factor in the game. If the seahawks D is able to keep from giving the saints the deep plays downfield that have a potential shot at this game, atleast keep it close. Matt Hasselbeck is listed as the starter and he has plenty of experience being the underdog in the playoffs and making plays for his team, although his age could get the best of him and we could potentially see Charlie Whitehurst in this one. Drew Brees is one of the top quarterbacks in the league and thrives in the big games, I just don't see him letting the 7-9 Seahawks get in the way of a deep run in the playoffs. Look for the saints offense to throw the ball deep and early in this game to take advantage of the poor Seahawks' secondary and Brees and Payton manage the game even with Bush and Jones carrying the load at running back. At times the game might look close but the Saints pull away with a 24-13 victory over Seattle.
The second matchup of the day is probably one of the more anticipated games of this weekend, the New York Jets vs. the Indianapolis Colts. We both know that last year the Colts ended the Jets run to the super bowl by beating them out in the AFC championship game. This year the the Jets are looking for revenge and it's shaping up to be one of the best games of this playoff season. We know what the Colts are going to bring to the table, PEYTON MANNING and a great passing attack, and Dwight Freeney and a solid pass rush on defesne. The Colts have been hit by a number of injuries on both sides of the ball this season but have still managed to crawl their way into the playoffs. Look for the Colts to use their vertical game with Wayne, Tamme, and possibly Blair White who has emerged due to the injuries to be a reliable target for Manning against the Jets. Their backfield has been depleted due to injuries but will have both Joseph Addai and Donald Brown for this one, both have the ability to come out of the backfield and catch outside passes and screens which could turn into a big asset for the Colts based on the Jets strong secondary. For the Jets it's the same old story, which Mark Sanchez will show up? All season long when Sanchez plays well the Jets win, when he gives a poor performance they lose. He's proven he can win but his inconsistance this season raises questions, he has been playing decent as of late we just wonder how much of this will carry into the playoffs. Him and Santonio Holmes,Braylon Edwards, and Dustin Keller should be watering at the mouth right now, the Colts secondary is depleted and lacks talent. This has been a big problem for their Defense all season long, with the deep threats the Jets have they should have no trouble finding their way into the endzone through the air. Shonne Greene and Ladanian Tomlinson are going to play large rolls in the running game, as well as, the passing game given their ability to makes plays out of the backfield. The X-factor is the Jets special teams, their return game can make plays at any given moment and look for Brad Smith to come up with a big play in this one. We know the Jets will have their hands full with the great Peyton Manning and this game is looking to be a shootout, if the Jets offense can keep up with Peyton Manning and the defense and specail teams can come up with some big plays they win this game. I like the Jets over the Colts in a close one 31-28.
So who do yall got winning today? post and comment! lets debate!! look for another preview and predictions for tomorrows games.
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