After
having some fun last year (and with Rickhouse clearly dead or something), there's no reason not to try and go 11-0 with some NFL playoff spread picks. But 4-0 has to happen first, and wild card weekend kicks it off.
These picks were made in less than 10 seconds for each game. I pretty much used a template of instinct first with justification after. Can you mock the method? Sure. But after last year's 0-4, there is no room to regress.
CARDINALS (+1.5) over FalconsThe Cards don't deserve it, but one of the rookie QBs isn't coming out of the first round. I also think the Cards playing on their own field (not the fans/atmosphere, just the field), helps get the offense back into rhythm.
CHARGERS (-1) over ColtsTeam Momentum vs. Team Momentum. Chargers have a weak home field advantage, but the Colts haven't really played a feisty contender since the last time they played, well, the Chargers. And while both squads have improved since then, San Diego probably took bigger strides. Your move, Manning. Sorry, MVPeyton.
Eagles (-3) over VIKINGSEverybody's feelin' Philly. That's fine with me. That's not to say Adrian Peterson won't kill everything -- it's just that McNabb shouldn't have problems slinging the ball around against the Vikings D.
Ravens (-3) over DOLPHINSBeat 'em before, beat 'em again. The Ravens defense never fails to show up in playoff games. If you put the max capabilty of the Dolphins offense against an above average Ravens defensive performance, I say the Ravens still come out on top.
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Bears stuff:- Please, please let Rod Marinelli come to the Bears. We need the good karma. Plus everyone's reaction would be priceless.
i guess i should get this on record, too. Against the spread, I'll go with Atlanta, Indi, Philly and Miami.
2-0, baby. Let's keep it goin'...