This weekend's divisional match-ups proved for the most part to be one-sided and disappointing, with the huge exception of the game in San Diego, where the heavily favoured Chargers got caught with their pants down by the New York Jets. Oh yeah, and who was the only person I've seen on the internet predicting a Jets win? ME. In fact, I predicted all 4 of the weekend's vistors. So, everyone should now listen when I say that next we'll see the Colts win the AFC and the Vikings win the NFC and go on to face each other in Super Bowl XLIV (that's 44 to save you some time figuring it out.)
The Indianapolis Colts crushed Baltimore convincingly and the Jets team they face now have essentially the same run-first and tough defence approach to the game. Even without going into how brilliant the Colts are, not having to make major adjustments to their approach during the week gives them an extra edge. The Jets on the other hand are lucky to be here thanks to an off-day from Nate Kaeding, the Chargers field goal kicker, who missed 3 attempts yesterday. The Jets much lauded defence also leaked many points to the Colts before they benched Manning and many of their starters in week 16. The Jets managed to sneak a win then, but I wouldn't expect Manning and co. to be removed next weekend.
The Vikings-Saints game is going to be closer, and the Saints defence finally showed that in can put in some plays against a good Arizona offence. However, with the arsenal of weapons available to Favre, and if their defensive line can dominate like it did against the Cowboys; I just don't see a way out for the Saints. Adrian Petersen will also be dying to get back out make some plays after being limited on Sunday, and there are large holes in the Saints running defence as shown in first 19 seconds of their game on Saturday.
My play of the week was Sidney Rice's first touchdown against the Cowboys. The 45 yard pass from Favre is inch perfect and a joy to watch.
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