First on the docket...
Baltimore at Miami
Baltimore leads the league in turnover differential with +34 and Miami leads the league with fewest turnovers at only 17....somethings got to give! 
The Ravens defense is typically stifling and hard hitting. But Dolphins QB Chad Pennington, fresh off his 2nd 'comeback player of the year' award, is extremely accurate and the RB combo of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams allows their
'wildcat' formation to keep opposing D's on their toes.
When the Dolphins are on D, look for LB Joey Porter to be disruptive on inside and corner blitzes. He had 17.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles. Rookie Ravens QB Joe Flacco has played quite well this year and would've gotten more attention if fellow rookie Matt Ryan hadn't completely turned the Falcons around.
Miami 24 Baltimore 20
Philadelphia at Minnesota
Philly's traditional offensive style of throwing the ball 70% of the time is something that coach Andy Reid is constantly criticized for. Well, this is the one game where the Eagles would be wise not to mess with their usual formula.
The Vikings have the most formidable D line with the "Williams Wall" and Jared Allen coming off the egde. Their secondary, however, is suspect and prone to giving up big plays.
QB Tavaris Jackson has played well this month, but he's still young and needs to move around the pocket to find opportunities downfield. RB Adrian 'purple jesus' Peterson will have to carry the load offensively, and if you remember the way the Eagles D shut down Mike Vick a couple years ago in the NFC championship game, you know that they'll find a way to keep Peterson locked up and make Jackson beat them with his arm.
Eagles 28 Vikings 17
1 comment:
Halftime in Miami:
Looks like Baltimore might win an easy one here. Too bad for Chad.
Wut up wut up.
Too bad the Giants have a big target on them this playoff season and Plex shot himself in the leg, but if they can get the running going the sky is the limit.
Ya
-jack
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