The defense, outside of the 2016 NFL sacks leader Vic
Beasley, was a disappointment once again though it did keep opponents under 15
points in three of their last four
games. 27th in points
allowed, 25th in yards, 29th in first down and it goes on
from there. This doesn’t seem like a
great fit to make a deep run in the playoffs but with their offense I think
Atlanta can definitely compete with any team in the NFC. Having their first playoff game at home and a
bye week before that to rest and heal will help their chances quite a bit.
AFC
I like New England to represent the AFC but how do you
not? That said, I definitely think
Kansas City and Pittsburgh can beat them on a good day. New England will only have to worry about
Houston or Oakland in the Division Playoff round which makes their path to the
AFC Championship an easy one. Winning it
is another thing. KC is hot but
outscoring the Pats could be tough.
Pittsburgh has a good all-around team who should definitely give New
England fits. Again I’ll take the Pats
with my eye on the Steelers and Chiefs.
NFC
The NFC is a little more wide open to me. I love Atlanta’s chances especially if the
Cowboys can get knocked off in the division playoff round. Don’t discount that idea as Green Bay could
be their opponent and Green Bay is definitely capable of beating anyone. The Giants could also play spoiler as they’ve
proven they are tough if not exciting.
Seattle is as good as anyone when playing their best but were
inconsistent during the regular season.
Who will they be in the playoffs and can they do it week after
week? Dallas is good across the
board. Can their young talent bring it
in the playoffs? That is probably the
only thing that would keep them out of the NFC title game and maybe Super Bowl. If a defense can rattle them or they get into
a shootout you never know what you might get out of a young team. If I was putting money down, I’d put it on
Green Bay to represent the NFC.
Atlanta is rolling right now. I'd pick them... if it weren't for them damn Cowboys... who I have losing to Brady in the SB. Although... I'll be all smiles if the Packers or Seahawks can make it to the big game.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping Atlanta can win one at home and if they play at Dallas make it a shootout which I'm not sure Prescott and the Cowboys can win. That said Dallas is the better overall team and playing at home that is a lot to ask for.
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