Divisional round playoff picks.

Well give me the crown, Loren need me to go 0-11 in the playoffs for a tie and I picked all four games correct last week. Don’t you worry, we’ll keep picking. In fact Loren will pick who he thinks will win instead of being forced to pick against me now.

Standings
Derek 72-34
Loren 57-49

Baltimore at Denver

Loren – Denver. How am I not going to pick the Broncos here? They’re the hottest team in the league, playing at home, proven winner at QB, against a team they beat by 17 a few weeks ago. Baltimore will struggle in the thin air and Denver hopefully will emerge without any serious injuries.

Derek – Denver. Broncos are hot right now winning 11 in a row. It’ll be hard to pick against them until they look bad. Even in their wins they’ve dominated, not too many close games. The Ravens will have to protect Flacco and rely on the pass to win, not their strength.

Green Bay at San Francisco

Loren – Green Bay. Rule #2: Don’t bet against Aaron Rodgers in the playoffs.

Derek – San Francisco. This could be a close one. I think it depends on how Justin Smith plays. I just remember the beat down the 49ers gave the Packers at the beginning of the season. I know the Packers are better but their traveling and I’m not sure their D is up to it.

Seattle at Atlanta

Loren – Atlanta. The Seahawks are a great story, but they just don’t have the same talent level on offense as the Falcons. Honestly, not many teams do. As good as Seattle’s D is, how do you cover White, Jones, and Gonzalez without leaving lanes open for Turner and Quizz? Pick your poison.

Derek – Atlanta. This is a tough one. The Seahawks have been playing well and have a pretty darn good D. But they are traveling across the country for the second week in a row and I’m not sure they can slow down the Falcons enough to keep the score low.

Houston at New England

Loren – New England. Rule #1: Don’t bet against Tom Brady in the playoffs. (Note: Rules are null and void when individual named is playing the Broncos)

Derek – New England. What was the final a few weeks ago? Ah ok, yes the Pats.