NFL Wild Card Weekend Predictions

otwcards

My choices are the first team listed with points they are getting/giving.

Saturday January 8, 2011:

Seattle Seahawks (+10 1/2) vs New Orleans Saints

Runaway? Over matched? 7 wins on the season versus the defending Super Bowl Champions? Blown out earlier in the season? Sounds like this one should be 54-0 for New Orleans. I might take this as my upset special as I'm looking for Brees to struggle finding his receivers until late in the game and after chasing the lead all day, the Who Dat boys will pull out a tough one with two 4th quarter scores. I'm taking the Seahawks and the points and wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks win this outright: Saints 26, Seahawks 16!

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Indianapolis Colts (-2 1/2) vs New York Jets

Rex has promised a victory. Rex has never beaten Peyton. Something has to give.& I think Manning, with a bunch of nobodies catching his passes will give Rex fits. A late touchdown makes the score appear closer than the actual game: Colts 34, Jets 31!

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Sunday January 9, 2011:

Baltimore Ravens (-3) @ Kansas City Chiefs

The upstart and surprising Chiefs head into this game healthy. The Ravens, on the other hand, are a bit banged up. The Arrowhead crowd can be one of the most raucous in the league and the Chiefs have traditionally been stellar when a home dog. That being said, Ray Rice will be the difference. Flacco to Rice, Flacco to Boldin, Ravens win: Ravens 27, Chiefs 16!

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Green Bay Packers (+2 1/2) @ Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia has been dominating their opposition with speed, speed, speed. The Packers have been decimated by injuries so much so that they make the Colts look healthy! There is talk of Andy Reid finally winning a Super Bowl. There is talk of Vick playing in Atlanta. There is talk of redemption. Keep on talking and saying how healthy Vick's quad is. Too bad Aaron Rogers isn't listening. I'm all over Green Bay on this one: Packers 34, Eagles 20!

corvette1340

I'm with you on 3 of those 4. I took the Saints -10 in the other one.

Also, I've got about half of that '76 Vending case on Auburn Monday!

otwcards

<< <i>I'm with you on 3 of those 4. I took the Saints -10 in the other one.

Also, I've got about half of that '76 Vending case on Auburn Monday! >>



I like Oregon outright in the game, but the over at 73 might be the play... Oregon 47, Auburn 34

MBMiller25

Scott, I am with you on 3 of the 4 as well. I like the Saints minus the points.

Jmhockey23

You guys are close, but you're missing my upset of the weekend, Kansas City. It's the Saints, Colts, KC, GB.

bobbyw8469

I like the Seahawks...too many people are saying this game is going to be a blowout. That worries me, cause we all know how the general public is....if I was in Vegas, I would put a $100 on Seattle outright to win $1,500, and I am definitely taking the points.....

I also think the Colts are going to DESTROY the Jets.....2 1/2 is definitely not enough......that is my big 10 Star playoff blowout!!! So to recap, take the Hawks plus the 10 and the hook, and take the Colts laying the deuce and the hook. I'll be back tomorrow with more winners.....

jimrad

Kansas City - 24
Baltimore ---- 20


New Orleans - 31
Seattle ------- 20

Green Bay --- 23
Philadelphia - 20

New York ---- 27
Indianapolis - 24

CDsNuts

if I was in Vegas, I would put a $100 on Seattle outright to win $1,500, and I am definitely taking the points

You're getting +1500 on the moneyline? Please point me to that casino.

Dboneesq

<< <i>if I was in Vegas, I would put a $100 on Seattle outright to win $1,500, and I am definitely taking the points
You're getting +1500 on the moneyline? Please point me to that casino. >>



HAHAHAHAHA ... If you can get Seattle +$1,500 you should bet $20,000.00 on them. Then go to Vegas where the REAL line is NO -500 and put $200,000.00 on NO.

NO wins you profit $20,000.00.

Seattle wins you profit $100,000.00

If there were lines like the one you mentioned you would never have to work another day in your life. LOL

grote15

Hawks taking Brees & Co. to the woodshed...

bobbyw8469

What was it then if you think I am too far off? A 10 1/2 point dog? What would the money line be then??? You are laughing at me now, but you see what them Hawks are doing, hello??? Bueller???? Dang, it sure is quiet in here!

Dboneesq

<< <i>What was it then if you think I am too far off? A 10 1/2 point dog? What would the money line be then??? You are laughing at me now, but you see what them Hawks are doing, hello??? Bueller???? Dang, it sure is quiet in here! >>



Quiet? I'm rooting for Seattle as well. But the money line was +400 ... NOT +1500

PS WHAT a 4th down stop by Seattle!

bobbyw8469

OK....I read it now....the Saints were minus -600 on the money line. Not sure what the takeback was - I am guessing $550.....irregardless......HELLO???????

otwcards

I pulled the Seabirds at +425 on the moneyline. +1500 must be an assumption as they were only about +3900 to win the NCF Championship.

grote15

There's a big difference between winning 425 and winning 1500, obviously...

And it looks like now the Saints may be coming back now anyway to make that bet a moot point..

otwcards

<< <i>There's a big difference between winning 425 and winning 1500, obviously...

And it looks like now the Saints may be coming back now anyway to make that bet a moot point.. >>



A cover is fine. A straight out win is glorious...

grote15

A cover is fine. A straight out win is glorious...

Agreed if you put the majority of your bet on the former...

otwcards

<< <i>A cover is fine. A straight out win is glorious...

Agreed if you put the majority of your bet on the former... >>



And one would be a moron to do it otherwise. It was actually a secondary wager after the dimes were already dropped, but IF it hits, it will pay nearly as much as the line wager.

grote15

And one would be a moron to do it otherwise

I try not assume anything on the boards, these days, LOL..

grote15

If nothing else, this game underscores why you should never give 10 points to a home team in the playoffs no matter what their record is..

bobbyw8469

ouch!

grote15

That was a run for the ages right there...wow!

thedutymon

Evening,
I'm running the Playoff/Superbowl pool at work, of 37 tickets, I am the only one who picked the Hawks in their game

Me +1
Them -36

Now we need Jets, Balt, & Philly!!!

YeeHah

Neil

gumbyfan

<< <i>Now we need Jets, Balt, & GB!!! >>



Fixed.

grote15

I also think the Colts are going to DESTROY the Jets.....2 1/2 is definitely not enough......that is my big 10 Star playoff blowout!!! So to recap, take the Hawks plus the 10 and the hook, and take the Colts laying the deuce and the hook. I'll be back tomorrow with more winners.....

So much for your 10 Star Playoff Blowout, LOL!!

J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS!!

thedutymon

<< <i>My choices are the first team listed with points they are getting/giving.

Saturday January 8, 2011:

Seattle Seahawks (+10 1/2) vs New Orleans Saints

Runaway? Over matched? 7 wins on the season versus the defending Super Bowl Champions? Blown out earlier in the season? Sounds like this one should be 54-0 for New Orleans. I might take this as my upset special as I'm looking for Brees to struggle finding his receivers until late in the game and after chasing the lead all day, the Who Dat boys will pull out a tough one with two 4th quarter scores. I'm taking the Seahawks and the points and wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks win this outright: Saints 26, Seahawks 16!

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Indianapolis Colts (-2 1/2) vs New York Jets

Rex has promised a victory. Rex has never beaten Peyton. Something has to give.& I think Manning, with a bunch of nobodies catching his passes will give Rex fits. A late touchdown makes the score appear closer than the actual game: Colts 34, Jets 31!

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Sunday January 9, 2011:

Baltimore Ravens (-3) @ Kansas City Chiefs

The upstart and surprising Chiefs head into this game healthy. The Ravens, on the other hand, are a bit banged up. The Arrowhead crowd can be one of the most raucous in the league and the Chiefs have traditionally been stellar when a home dog. That being said, Ray Rice will be the difference. Flacco to Rice, Flacco to Boldin, Ravens win: Ravens 27, Chiefs 16!

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Green Bay Packers (+2 1/2) @ Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia has been dominating their opposition with speed, speed, speed. The Packers have been decimated by injuries so much so that they make the Colts look healthy! There is talk of Andy Reid finally winning a Super Bowl. There is talk of Vick playing in Atlanta. There is talk of redemption. Keep on talking and saying how healthy Vick's quad is. Too bad Aaron Rogers isn't listening. I'm all over Green Bay on this one: Packers 34, Eagles 20! >>




Scott,
Seeing as how well your doing so far, I sure would feel a lot safer if you had taken the Chiefs!!!!

YeeHah

Neil

otwcards

Neil:

I split and even called the shot for the Seahawks upset. I'll be 2-0 tomorrow.

stevek

The OP had the stones to call the picks in detail and ya gotta respect that.

However, both picks had the wrong team winning and I hope the 4th pick is just as wrong.

Eagles 27
Packers 21

bobbyw8469

The Dogs were barking loud tonight........

Piggs

Being on the sidelines before the Seahawks Saints game I had a feeling the Seahawks would have a chance. I picked them to win by one. One of the best games I've covered. Energy level was high today at Qwest. Doug



Me on the left, long after the game was over

otwcards

Hey, I'll take 3-1 for WC weekend. I even suggested the Seattle upset. Next week will be much easier!

grote15

Hey, I'll take 3-1 for WC weekend. I even suggested the Seattle upset. Next week will be much easier!

Take the Jets with the points at NE if you want a chance to pick all 4 games correctly..

jimrad

<< <i>Kansas City - 24
Baltimore ---- 20


New Orleans - 31
Seattle ------- 20

Green Bay --- 23
Philadelphia - 20

New York ---- 27
Indianapolis - 24 >>



2-2 and I still haven't seen an NFL game since the last super bowl and yesterday was the first time I even checked scores. lol

FINAL SCORES:
Kansas City -- 7
Baltimore ---- 30


New Orleans - 36
Seattle ------41

Green Bay --- 21
Philadelphia -- 16

New York ---- 17
Indianapolis -- 16

thedutymon

<< <i>Hey, I'll take 3-1 for WC weekend. I even suggested the Seattle upset. Next week will be much easier! >>



That's what I came away with, only two other tickets came up 3 for 4. 3 of us ahead on points:

This week:

Seatle continues its upsetting ways and wins outright in Chicago!

NE doesnt even break a sweat over the Jets in a blowout again!!!

Pittsburg pulls another tuff one out by less than three points over the Ravens in the last minutes/seconds!

Falcons bury GB in their home in a blowout!!!!!!!!!!

YeeHah

Neil

gumbyfan

<< <i>Falcons bury GB in their home in a blowout!!!!!!!!!!

YeeHah

Neil >>



I hope you're as right about GB this weekend as you were about them for yesterday's game.

CNote

If I had been at the 'hawks game on Saturday, I would've ranked it the 2nd best game I attended after the NFC Championship game against Carolina.