Thread: 2010-11 NFL Playoffs

Originally Posted by spursman18

@BlueCrew LA

I'd like to know who you'd go for in the SB if its Packers/Steelers

The one that doesn't view wearing cheese as "chic."

While I'm deeply infatuated with Spurs right now, the Steelers / NFL are my first love.

I'm not terribly confident, but lately that's been a good sign!

It's not usually too useful to look at previous contests (as evidenced by New England / New York), but PIT really dominated the Jets in 2/3 phases of the game. The opening kickoff was returned for a TD, but the Jets really won the last meeting with the punting game.

If Pittsburgh wins, it's going to be because of their outside linebackers taking the game over. Woodley is a different beast in the playoffs, averaging about 2 sacks per game until last week. Harrison recorded 3 sacks last week, and both men are capable of single-handedly determining the outcome of the game. Those are the matchups to watch, in my opinion. It's also interesting to see what Ryan will throw at Roethlisberger. Against Manning and Brady he really did a great job of not getting carried away, not blitzing much at all.

On one hand, logic says don't blitz Big Ben because it allows him to shake off a defender or 2 and make plays outside the pocket (2008 playoffs and Super Bowl were basically won with backyard football) but on the other, Pittsburgh has suddenly realized how to utilize their 3 young receivers. As great as the Jets are in the secondary, they do not have great safeties and if Ben is given time, there is no one in a Jets uniform who can keep up with Mike Wallace.

The reason I am not terribly confident even as a Steelers fan is that I think the Jets will get pressure with 4 and force Ben into sacks or mistakes. But nevertheless I will be in front of the TV screaming in frustration or joy the whole time

Originally Posted by Javi

I smells more moneys coming my way oh good bets I have made.

Can't see the bears coming back...how much would you be getting then?

I'll be getting a £2 return for a £1 for a Packers win.,...

21 - 14 now, brilliant touch down by Bennett, flitting between two packers....

Originally Posted by BlueCrew LA

Steelers vs Packers... The ratings for that one are going to be through roof.

Yeah I couldn't care less about the NFL, but that matchup does have a good old classic feel to it. Shame it can't be played somewhere very very cold. Of course, Dallas can be pretty chilly this time of year.