On day two of the wildcard weekend in the NFL playoffs we have two pretty good matchups. The early game features the exciting Kansas City Chiefs against the solid Baltimore Ravens. This is an interesting matchup in my mind, when you first look at this matchup on paper it should be an easy game for the Ravens but I really think the Chiefs have a decent chance on pulling this one off. Although the Ravens are playing away at the "loudest" stadium in the NFL, Arrowhead stadium, you have to believe this veteran defense will be ready for anything. The main concern for the Ravens is their up and down offense this season. Joe Flacco is the key to a Baltimore win, as of late he has been putting up sub par numbers and has failed to pass for more than 200 yards the past three games. The running game has been hot and cold all season with Ray Rice not having the type of season he had last season, after ranking in the top 5 in rushing last season the Ravens are 14th in the league. In order for the Ravens to win this game they will have to be able to score, because we know the Chiefs will find a way when they have the ball. The Chiefs lead the league in rushing and average nearly 350 yards a game of offense. They are lead by Jamaal Charles, who is second in the league in rushing, who at any given time can break open a long one. Dwayne Bowe has an NFL best 15 touchdowns and has been Cassel's deep threat all season long. Although the Chiefs defense is young they find a way to make plays, the team is really counting on them to cut down the big plays and get the ball in the offenses hands. It's going to be interesting for sure the Ravens try to control the game when the ball is in their hands and the Chiefs are a score heavy offense. The big battle in this one is between the Chiefs offense and the Ravens defense, you know Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are going to be ready for anything! This is going to be a good one for sure but i'm going with the underdog Chiefs to pull this one out 24-17.
The later game today features one of my favorites Aaron Rodgers and the Packers up against Michael Vick and the Eagles. Besides the Jets and the Colts this is another highly anticipated games of the weekend. Look for this to be a high scoring game with alot of excitment. On one end you have michael vick and desean jackson leading the way for the eagles up against clay matthews, charles woodson and the rest of the leathal packers defense. On the other side you have Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' aerial attack matched up against a somewhat questionable eagles defense. Should be an exciting one and one i'm looking forward to watching from start to finish! Last year the packers put up 45 points in their playoff loss to the cardinals, look for this one to be the same. I like the Packers in this one to prevail with a 41-35 victory over the eagles.
Yesterday we had great games! and look for today to be the same! I'm short on time so I couldn't go into much detail with the second game, so sit back and enjoy the playoffs!
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