Well hello again, football fans! Welcome back to Ten & Six With Mike Otto!
Sadly, their will be no Vikings coverage for the next few weeks. Unless, of course, someone gets arrested or annuls a marriage. That doesn't mean Mike Otto isn'st still thinking thoughts. Football thoughts.
So, we press on, purple or no purple.
Mike, what are we looking for this weekend?
Welcome back to Ten & Six!
The Vikings' season came to an unceremonious end last weekend and even though it was a great year, I can't help but think there could have been more. Christian Ponder's badly bruised elbow/tricep prevented him from playing, leaving backup QB Joe Webb completely overwhelmed.
Joe Webb is one heck of an athlete, no doubt about that, but his accuracy and pocket presence as a passer is downright pathetic. At least all the, "Why isn't Joe Webb starting?" people got an answer to their question. At this point he is nowhere near a starting quarterback in the NFL.
Now, do I think the Vikings win that game if Christian Ponder starts? Probably not, but it would have been close until the end.
I will completely break down the Vikings season after the Super Bowl, but for now I'm going ot try to improve on that 1-3 playoff record from last weekend. 1-3? Yuck!
(#4) Baltimore at (#1) Denver
Why the Ravens could win:
The Ray Lewis Farewell Tour! His teammates want to give him a goodbye ring.
The Broncos played in a garbage division all year and didn't have to play good teams on a consistent basis.
Really, that's about it. No real reasons Joe Flacco can win this game.
Why the Broncos could win:
They have the Peytie Manny.
They have one of the most complete defenses in football.
Joe Flacco will fuck this up. One playoff win per year is pretty much his limit.
Who I think takes it:
Too much going against the Ravens in this one. I think Peytie is going to take the Broncos to the Super Bowl this year. This game is only close for two quarters. Broncos win 27-13.
(#3) Green Bay at (#2) San Francisco
Why the Packers could win:
Colin Kaepernick could have the jitters. Two months ago he was the backup quarterback. Now he's going to start a playoff game with everything on the line.
The also have playoff-tested Aaron Rodgers, and one thing's for sure, he won't be cracking under the pressure Saturday night.
Why the 49ers could win:
Their defense is big and physical. When they get rolling... wooo boy! Watch out!
They have the power of Moss on their side. We all know how much Randy loves sticking it to the Pack.
Dear Randy,
Make every sad Vikings fan's day, get your first two touchdown game since 2009 and knock the Pack out! For 'Sota!
Love always,
Spiteful, bitter Vikings fans everywhere.
Who I think takes it:
It's all going to come down to how Colin Kaepernick performs. If the kid can handle the pressure, it's curtains for the Packers. Unfortunately, I see this moment being a little too big for the young QB.
Close game throughout, but Aaron Rodgers ices it in the 4th with on of those Aaron Rodgers-type drives that leaves a good defense looking pedestrian. Packers win 31-24. Fuck.
(#5) Seattle at (#1) Atlanta
Why the Seahawks could win:
It's Matt Ryan. It's a divisional playoff game at home. Sound familiar?
The Falcons never convinced me of their toughness this year and, compared to the physicality of the Seahawks, they look downright soft.
The Seahawks have a much better running game and Russell Wilson has proven time and again he can handle big spots.
The Seahawks have a ton of momentum built up and will be facing a team that has been resting for two weeks. The Falcons may have trouble matching the Seahawks intensity out of the gate.
Why the Falcons could win:
They have Roddy White and Julio Jones, arguably the best wide receiver tandem in the league.
Matt Ryan knows all the questions that arise if he loses this game. He should be playing like his career is on the line (even though it isn't).
Who I think takes it:
Defense wins championships! The Seahawks don't have a single weak link in theirs.
Russell Wilson just keeps getting better. If last year's draft was held again today Wilson would be a top 5 pick.
Seahawks win the bird battle 26-24.
(#3) Houston at (#2) New England
Why the Texans could win:
Jesus loves Texas? Good god, I don't know!
I honestly sat for 10 minutes trying to come up with a real reason the Texans could pull this out and finally just accepted the fact that they're going to need a miracle.
Why the Patriots could win:
Belichik. Brady. Cocksborough. Enough said?
The Texans offense looked terribly out of sync against the Bengals and, as good as J.J. Watt is, he's not going to win this game by himself.
Arian Foster has had some good numbers, but he's also looked a little plodding and pedestrian.
Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson, and Foster would all have to play the game of their lives to hang with Brady & Co.
Who I think takes it:
I just don't see any way the Texans beat Tom Brady in his own backyard this weekend. I mean, anything can happen in football, but it's going to take 3 touchdowns from J.J. Watt ot even make this close. Patriots win 35-20
There you have it, football fans! The march to the Super Whore continues!
As always, a big thanks to Mike for stopping by to drop some knowledge bombs. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter (@SwervinTaters) for more commentary this weekend. Expect lots of pro-Moss, anti-Pack ranting and raving.
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