Week 19 Picks

4:30 PM Saturday, January 12, 2013

Even if it was as high as 13, I would still take Denver. In Week 15, the Broncos beat the Ravens, 34-17 with a game-changing interception changing everything. But as the game went on, it was more and more of a dominant Denver victory. Denver ran the ball much more than they passed it but I expect the opposite in this game. If Denver grabs an early lead, then both edge pass rushers, Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller will have opportunities on any 3rd and long. It is a short week for Baltimore after playing Sunday last week and Saturday this week with travel. It has been a long two weeks for Denver after earning the #1 seed in the AFC and they will take advantage. Broncos cover.

8:00 PM Saturday, January 12, 2013

It is easy to make a case for both teams winning but it is an easier case for the Green Bay Packers. With 39 touchdown and only eight interceptions, Aaron Rodgers looks like the Aaron Rodgers of 2010 and 2011. There is no doubt that the 49ers can win with a break here and there, like they did in New England. But Tom Brady put up 31 points when he had to and Seattle physically made San Francisco look very human in their dominant win. I will take the big play and intelligent check-down pass attack of Green Bay over the versatility of Colin Kaepernick and his power running game. This should be a great game with the Packers moving on. Take Green Bay.

1:00 PM Sunday, January 13, 2013

This is the best game of 2013 Divisional Playoffs. A lot of discussion will be made around Julio Jones and Roddy White, both 1000-yard receivers, competing against the corners of Seattle, Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner. But where I feel Seattle has an edge is at running back style. Micheal Turner waits for an opportunity and makes it happen. Marshawn Lynch makes it happen, given the opportunity or not. He is is more than a power back and underrated in terms of elusive ability. Based on the fumble by Russell Wilson that was picked up by Lynch, maybe Seattle is the magic team of the year. This one could go either way, considering Matt Ryan is 33-6 including playoffs at the Georgia Dome but I have to stick with the team that is young and confident and knows how to win already after being down 14-0. The passing ability of Matt Ryan is unquestioned but Wilson can pass and run of equal ability. Take Seattle.

4:30 PM Sunday, January 13, 2013

I do not anticipate the same score of 42-14 from Week 14 but I do expect New England to score points again because they have too many polished players on offence. Against the Bengals, the Texans had to settle for three straight field goals instead of touchdowns. That can't happen against the Patriots. Arian Foster makes it all go; running game, passing game, time of possession, field position, red zone efficiency, everything. Houston is dependent on foster to win. New England has options, including Brady, Welker, Hernandez, Gronkowski, Woodhead, Ridley, etc. Proven talent everywhere. The Texans are a good team that will compete for years to come but the Patriots are a great team looking to win it all in the present. Patriots cover.

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