No matter what team you're a fan of, (with the possible exception of the Jaguars, Browns, Raiders, and other teams that always suck so the last week doesn't matter) one thing remains constant: Week 17 can be either awesome or it'll suck. For example: Week 17 was awesome for the Packers and it sucked for the Bears. In my opinion, I thought Chicago actually outplayed Green Bay, but in Week 17 one freak play will come back to haunt you for the entire off season. Just how far do the Packers get? Here's my predictions:
NFC Wild Card Round 1
San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers
The rematch from last year that embarrassed one team and made the other look like a superbowl favorite. This time Rodgers will be out for blood and post one of the best games of his already stunning career. Sadly, it won't matter because the Packers defense will give away even more points than Rodgers and the offense will score. Expect a high-scoring close game, but in the end it's the 49ers who come away with the win once again.
49ers 35 - 31
New Orleans Saints @ Philadelphia Eagles
While the Eagles have been scoring like it's going out of style lately, one thing really scares me about their chances of winning: They almost lost to the Cowboys in week 17. Heck, if Tony Romo is playing in that game, the Eagles are staying home for the Playoffs. I think it's pretty common knowledge that the Saints are a better all around team than the Cowboys. Expect Foles to get sacked at least 4 times and the Saints to come away with a close one.
Saints 30 - 27
San Diego Chargers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Ok, maybe the Chargers did sneak into the playoffs on a missed call by the Refs. And maybe they did post an 9-7 season that had few memorable moments. But I'll say this for the Chargers: They are better than their record shows. Keep in mind this is the only team to beat Denver at home this year. The Chargers have a good defense and quarterback Philip Rivers is having possibly the best season of his career. The Bengals are no slouches in the defensive side of the ball either, so I think this game will come down to one thing: The Quarterbacks. And when it's put that way, I'll take Rivers over Dalton any day.
Chargers 28 - 27
Kansas City Chiefs @ Indianapolis Colts
Its been a heck of a season for both of these teams. The Chiefs were one of this years surprise teams with an 11-5 record after having the worst record of any team in 2012. The Colts on the other hand were looking like one of the AFC's top contenders until Reggie Wayne went out with an injury. Since then, the Colts have had to fight hard to win any game. Both of these teams will have a hard time against any of the teams in the Divisional Round, as far as this match-up is concerned I think the Colts have the upper hand. While the Chiefs defense is one of the best in the league, the Colts defense isn't too far behind. In the end, I think the Colts defense will find a way to stop Jamal Charles, and if they are able to do that, welcome to the divisional round Indy.
Colts 24 - 17
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