With Jon Jansen's injury, and Pennington not as good as I thought. I have adjusted my Playoff Preview.
NFC Playoffs
1. Panthers 14-2
2. Cowboys 12-4
3. Seahawks 11-5
4. Packers 10-6
5. Eagles 11-5
6. Redskins 10-6
AFC Playoffs
1. Patriots 13-3
2. Colts 13-3
3. Ravens 12-4
4. Chiefs 12-4
5. Texans 10-6
6. Jets 9-7
Wildcard
Redskins @ Seahawks
After winning 4 straight, the Redskins have a chip on their shoulder, despite Joe Gibbs's efforts to focus them, they take Seattle for granted and get blown out!
Seattle 52, Washington 14
Eagles @ Packers
Just like last year the NFC North race went down to the final play of the season. Steve McNair threw a Touchdown pass with 2 seconds left to lift the Titans to a 21-20 victory over the Lions. And after starting out 2-4, it took Green Bay winning 8 of 10 to win the North. But one of their losses was against Philadelphia. The World will be rooting for the Pack but the Eagles will pull it out in Overtime again.
Eagles 27, Packers 24
Jets @ Ravens
Winning a playoff birth through a tiebreaker with Tennessee, the Jets were just happy to be there and under achieved. Meanwhile, even if they tried New York probably could not have beaten Baltimore. The Ravens D will shut down Chad Pennington, and advance to the next round.
Ravens 34, Jets 7
Texans @ Chiefs
As Walter said, the Chiefs were foolish to not improve their defense, however.... luckily for them they are not playing a team who can take advantage of that.
Chiefs 38, Texans 10
Divisional Playoffs
Seahawks @ Cowboys
Though this is a home game for Dallas who was 8-0 in Texas Stadium, the only game they lost that was not close was against Seattle who won 33-13. Plus they slumpt at the end going 4-3. Seattle will go in and beat Dallas.
Seattle 13, Dallas 7
Eagles @ Panthers
What happens when a Good D meats a Good O, you can guess.
Panthers 23, Eagles 0
Chiefs @ Patriots
For one it is the same as Carolina and Philly, on the other Vinatieri will kick so many touchbacks, Dante Hall cannot help KC.
Patriots 38, Chiefs 0
Ravens @ Colts
Though, the good D usually wins, there are few exceptions. This is one. Peyton Manning will lead Indy to a come from behind win, on a Tony Dungy decision to go for two rather than play for Overtime, since Indy could not stop Baltimore.
Colts 25, Ravens 24
Conference Championships
The Seahawks will shock Charlotte, and beat the Cats. If Meadows stayed, Carolina would have won.
Seahawks 31, Panthers 28
Colts @ Patriots
The Colts will control the game and lead 28-10 in the 4th Quarter, but Tom Brady will lead New England to come back and tie it at 28. In Overtime, noone will score, but in Double Overtime Peyton Manning will lead a drive ending in a Field Goal
Colts 31, Patriots 28 (2OT)
Super Bowl XXXIX
Seahawks v.s Colts
Ahh.... A Shootout. The Seahwks rushing attack is it's strong suit and the Colts are pretty good against the run, while Peyton Manning will be unstoppable.
I can't see the Colts, who have a bottom five defense in the NFL, winning the Super Bowl.
By the way, I might be putting Carolina into my Playoff Prediction. I'll adjust everything once the third week of pre-season is complete, just like I did last year. I actually had the Falcons and Jets in the Super Bowl, but that was changed after Vick and Pennington went down.
