5. New York Jets (9-7) at 4. Cincinnati Bengals (10-6)
Kosher's Take: The Jets KILLED the Bengals... last night, winning 37-0. So why shouldn't the same happen when these two square off for the playoffs? Well first off the Bengals were not putting their all into this one, they had almost no incentive to win the game. The Jets? If they lost they weren't making the playoffs, so they had every incentive to win. Secondly the Jets will be on the road, where they haven't beaten a good team all year. (The Colts were beating them before they took out their starters) The Bengals are also 6-2 at home (including the fluke loss vs Denver) Also, Mark Sanchez is a rookie QB... that NEVER spells success in the playoffs. I don't trust the Jets offense.
Kosher's Pick: Bengals 24 Jets 17
6. Baltimore Ravens (9-7) at 3. New England Patriots (10-6)
Kosher's Take: No Wes Welker. No Wes Welker. No Wes Welker. The guy who is the MVP of the Patriots is GONE. Tom Brady's QB Rating with Welker? 100+ Without? A little shy of 70. This is huge for an offense that was just about to hit its stride. I think this is a killer for the Patriots. Not to mention they are going against a Ravens D that is ferocious, intelligent, and oh yeah... they still have Ray Lewis. Ed Reed and Terrel Suggs (T Sizzle) may be questionable but I'm assuming they'll be there for a playoff game. I think the Ravens have this one in the bag.
Kosher's Pick: Ravens 28 Patriots 21
6. Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) at 3. Dallas Cowboys (11-5)
Kosher's Take: The Cowboys were supposed to be bad in December. 3-0 in December. The Cowboys D was supposed to be bad this year. Haven't let an opponent score more than 21 points this year. (Except once) Tony Romo is supposed to be a choke artist. Well everyone I know has turned into a Romosexual now. The Eagles were supposed to own this division. Cowboys have beaten them TWICE. All signs point to the Cowboys winning this game and finally breaking the curse... TOO BAD. Kosher's #1 Rule of playoff bets: Do not bet on the team that has beaten a division RIVAL twice in that season. Never works. NEVER. The Eagles (Oh god I hate the Eagles...) will find a way to win. Donovan has too many weapons to not work THREE times.
Kosher's Pick: Eagles 35 Cowboys 34
5. Green Bay Packers (11-5) at 4. Arizona Cardinals (10-6)
Kosher's Take: Besides the San Diego Chargers I believe the Packers are the hottest team in football. All they do is win nowadays. Aaron Rodgers was the right choice (sorry Favre) and this defense is really picking it up. Though the Cards got screwed out of a Superbowl last year I don't think they are as good this year. Warner just hasn't seemed to be as electrifying as last year but the defense actually seems to be... aight. Plus the running game is miles ahead of what it was last year for the Cards. Yet I still have to go with my boy Aaron Rodgers. He's gonna win it for the Packers.
Kosher's Pick: Packers 27 Cardinals 14
Round 2
Ha ha ha. So I got a few predictions wrong. You know what? I'm gonna go 4-0 this week. I'm usin this all for motivation. I know you all think I'm stupid... too bad. I'm gettin em all right this week. Suck on it.
New York Jets at San Diego Chargers
The New York Jets surprised me against Cincinatti, but I don't think they can handle San Diego. Yes Darrel Revis is probably the best CB in the land but San Diego doesn't have one main reciever... they have about 4. San Diego is probably the hottest team in the NFL... and they have a Ute. San Diego is just too powerful, though the Jets defense will keep it close.
Kosher's Pick: Chargers 24 Jets 16
Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts
I am not a big fan of Peyton Manning. I think he had the best supporting cast a qb could have in his first 5 years... but now he's a beast and I feel bad for an aging Ravens D that is going to get beat even though they do have a Ute. (Paul Kruger)
Kosher's Pick: Colts 31 Ravens 21
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings
Is Favre amazing? yeh. Do they have the best D line in the NFL? Prolly. But I am jumping on the Cowboys bandwagon. This is their year. Their defense might be the best in the NFL.
Kosher's Pick: Cowboys 21 Vikings 20
Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
I'll admit it. I am a Saints fan. My team is the Dolphins... but last year I visisted New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. (Utah beat Bama woooooo) This was such a great time and I fell in love with Nawlins. Best city in the USA. I hope hope hope that New Orleans wins. Plus I think The Cardinals and Saints are practically the same team but New Orleans is the better version. This will be high scoring.
Saints 38 Cardinals 35