The 2005 NFL Divisional Playoffs & Conference Championships

Wow. Well I went 1-3 this week. Who knew Carilina could keep running the ball well, even agianst Chicago. Or that the Patriots would turn the ball over five times. Or the Steelers just out played the rested Colts and win the time of possesion battle. Not me.

The Skins just don’t have an offense that can scare another team. Once they do than, then people can start talking about how “good” they are. They went on a six game winning streak, and they were bound to burn out. Seattle has an OK defense but every Redskins fan forgot to notice who had the number 2 ranked total offense in the 2005 regular season. There was a poll about this game. Only two states had the ‘Skins winning. Maryland & Virginia. Can you say NFL blinders?

Carolina is running the ball very well which sets up their passing game nicely. They owned the Giants and continued with the Bears. This week Foster is out and Alexander is expected to play. It’s going to be tough to see the Pathers match up their running game with the Seahawks. Plus, the Seahawks can use their passing game to setup the run. A luxury I believe Carolina doesn’t have.

Steelers handled the Colts. Can they handle the Broncos? They’ll have to use the same game plan to advance. Bad news is, Denver knows what Pittsburg has to do to stop them. I see Denver attacking by ground to keep the defense out on the feild and win the time of possesion. A tired defense can’t beat a rested Jake Plummer in the 3rd & 4th quarters. Pittsburg is going to have to take 100% advantage of any turnover.