I won't go into detail about the games individually. But I will point out that six teams this year have played solid defense with efficient offense. They all pass off of the run, unlike Indianapolis which runs off of the pass.
They are:
Baltimore, Pittsburgh. Tennessee, Carolina, Atlanta, and Tampa Bay.
I wonder if this will be the winning formula for the Super Bowl participants this year. If I had to pick right now, I have to say Tennessee vs. Carolina or NYG. There is a chance for the Colts, as always, but I am a realist.
New England had done a pretty decent job of mixing it up and doing what it takes to win, in spite of the loss of Brady. They have had some identity problems without him (and it's understandable), as their scheme is like Indy's (run off of the pass). But yesterday, they showed they can get back to that.
One thing is for sure, this has been a topsy-turvy, unpredictable season. And my guess is the playoffs will hold some surprises. The only team that will not have a legitimate chance (in my estimation) will be the winner of the Denver-SD game next weekend. Both are duds.
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Well, Indy is clearly the best team in the NFL right now. As much as I don't want to admit it, who is going to beat the Giants right now in the NFC? They aren't very good, but they are the best in their conference. That's probably your SB matchup.
I'm still ripping mad that my team is likely to go 11-5 and be left out of the postseason. I hate the NFL.
The Titans are well balanced and Collins is simply playing out of his mind right now. But I didn't care for them stomping on the towels after the game. That always has a way of coming back on a team..
Greg,
I think the Colts are as good as any team, but not necessarily THE best. They must execute and win on the road, if they are to win anything. They have no home games in the playoffs this year. (Although, their home playoff record is pretty lousy.)
But the main reason I am going to disagree with you is more self-serving than anything else. When the Colts won their SB, I spent the entire playoffs telling people I know, they were going to choke. So actually, going with that strategy may be more to their advantage. Colts suck. ;)
AC,
Although Tenn is a dreaded division foe, I have much respect for Jeff Fisher. Almost every player that has ever played for him (for any length of time) has nothing but good to say about him. He has done a great job for the Titans and if I remember correctly is the longest employed head coach, with one team.
If the Colts cannot do it, I sincerely hope they can do it. No coach will deserve it more.
My dark horse team to watch is Atlanta. They have sneaked in under the radar, under a dark cloud, when no one thought they had a chance to even go .500. They can still can win their division and #2 seed if they win and Carolina loses next week.
It was very cold here today. We are holding you responsible for that.
And we will not forget.
The Phantom Floridian
I'm pretty sure Fisher was uphappy after learning of for that display. He's too good a coach.
Otherwise, an impressive win. You could tell Nance was disappointed.
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//It was very cold here today. We are holding you responsible for that.
And we will not forget.//
Yeah, what else is new? I get blamed for everything here at home, too.
Liz,
You are welcome. Hang in there.
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