Sunday, January 22, 2012

NFL Playoff week 3 picks

Three games left in this NFL season. Kinda makes me sad.

Baltimore at New England

Derek - New England. I know the Raven D will slow the Pats down a bit but it won't be enough. The Ravens D will HAVE to have big plays from Flacco and can't solely rely on Rice. I don't see it happening enough to make a difference.

Loren - Baltimore. The Ravens should be able to put pressure on Brady and that's the recipe for beating the Pats. Averaging out the defense and offense of the two teams, Baltimore comes out ahead with their ability to run. Defense has been winning in the playoffs, I expect that trend to continue.


New York Giants at San Francisco

Derek - San Francisco. The Giants look like one heck of a team and obviously know what they're doing in the playoffs. I wouldn't be surprised if they won, but the 49ers have things clicking right now and don't think the Giants are going to score like the Saints did last week. Again we're talking about a team traveling across country here, we'll see what kind of effect that has.

Loren - San Francisco. I can definitely see this game going either way, and a defensive grinder or an offensive explosion is equally possible. Playing at home gives the 49ers the edge, and the Giants luck is going to run out.

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