NFL Picks for Playoff Week 2

I went 1 and 3 last week, but the Cinci game shouldn't count because of what happened to Palmer. Of course, try telling that to your bookie. The only game I picked right against the spread (Carolina) was the one I was most sure of (unlike most of this year). But looking back at my comments and predictions, the only one that missed the mark was my Cadillac Williams and his great game which failed to materialize. My year record is now 54-50-4

The offensiveless Washington Redskins are playing in Seattle. The spread looks phoney.
Normally I would say jump on Seattle, but Vegas seems to want Seattle action. I'm going with the Redskins getting 9 and a half. And I do know they are capable of better offensively. Seattle should win the game. The Redskins are beaten up and the Seahawks are pretty healthy. Look for Seattle's prevent D be the downfall for Seattle bettors. Seattle 31 Washington 24.

In a game which might be better than the Super Bowl this year, Denver is 3 point favorites against the champion New England Patriots. I love Denver here. Their defense has improved immensely this year and offensively they have just too many weapons. The only question mark is Plummer's composure. But he is an old pro now and I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. New England has had a very hard time establishing a running game this year. They pulled out a trick card last week by focusing on Faulk as their back. I know the Pats have had lots of injuries early in the year, and they are definitely at their peak right now, but Denver is just going to be too tough for them tomorrow. Denver 28 New England 13.

Indy is playing a flukey Steeler team. This will be an easy victory for the Colts who are favored by 9 and a half. Look for the Colts to surprise a bit and revert to their earlier games this year where they played a controlled game. It is a bit more boring for Colt football, but it was extremely effective. Indy 24 Pittsburgh 14.

I wish I would have watched the Bears more than once this year. But Chicago got very little exposure to anyone who didn't buy the right to watch all the NFL games this year. Good defense is huge in the NFL. But Carolina is no slouch in this department either. I don't like the idea of a quarterback coming in and replacing a successful formula. I think this will be the Bears downfall on Sunday. Carolina trounced Atlanta the last week in the season and then demolished the Giants last week ***as predicted***. Even though they are peaking, it won't be a cakewalk in an unhospitable Chicago, it should be a close game. Carolina 20 Chicago 17.

Bacon and God: Playing a trick on God

Bacon tries to trick God. Click on cartoon to enlarge it.

Bacon and God: Is God everywhere?

God is everywhere and can see everything. Click cartoon to enlarge it.

IT IS NFL PLAYOFF TIME

I love the NFL playoffs. But I'm not a big Superbowl fan. Too much production for that one day. The first two weeks of the playoffs are the best with 4 games each weekend.

I went 3 and 3 last week so my record stands at 53-47-4.

Today's first game has Washington in Tampa Bay. Brunell looks too wounded to win. I know Simms is in his first year as a starting QB but their defense will win it. I like Tampa Bay giving 2 points. I just can't see the Redskins. Tampa will shut down Moss and a sore Portis. Look for Cadillac Williams to have a great game. Predicted score Tampa Bay 20 Washington 10

The second game today has Jacksonville playing in New England. I have to pick the under-rated Jags here. They have an adequate offense and a very good defense. They really don't get much media attention and are somewhat of an enigma getting 8 points against the dynasty Patriot team. The Pats seem to be peaking at the right time though, so I think they will win the game: New England 24 Jacksonville 20

Tomorrow, Carolina is playing in New York getting 2 and a half points. I really like the Panthers here. Eli Manning just doesn't appear mature enough or polished enough to win a playoff game with the team he has right now. I'm looking for the Panthers to focus on shutting down Tiki Barber, so Manning will be forced to throw more than he likes, and I really think the Panthers are better than what they have shown in the regular season. I think they are much better than average and could wind up in the Super Bowl facing Denver. Carolina 31 New York 17

And the big game this weekend has Cincinnati at home to a favored Pittsburgh Steelers. I am not a Steeler fan. Sure Big Ben seems to get things done, but I just see too many holes with that team. That being said, Cincinnati's defense is better than last year, but they seem to play prevent too much, giving up needless points. Their offense is as good as any other team in the league though. I think the home field will help, although expect lots of Steeler fans to be on hand. I like the healthier Bengals here. Cincinnati 30 Pittsburgh 20

Incidentally, my playoff predictions I made before the first game sucked. I was right about 5 of the 12 teams: Carolina, Seattle, Cincinnati, Indy, and New England.
I picked Detroit to face Indy in the Super Bowl. Detroit? At least I am being honest about being a moron. Now I am almost convinced Denver will win the Super Bowl this year, beating Carolina (maybe Seattle).

Star Jones The Atheist Hater, Lookie Here:

Here is a female bonobo. The bonobos are the closest related animals to us humans. Star Jones thinks humans are special and not animals. This is what human females do when they are alone, aint it? Look familiar Star?

But Star, they are just like humans:


Now here is a male and a female bonobos doing it missionary style. I'm sure a missionary didn't teach them either. The female reminds me of my wife the way she is lying there waiting for it to end. Star, how can you say they are that much different than humans?

C'mon Star, it is time to face reality.


C'mon Star, it is time to face facts. Evolution is real. Give up the humans aren't animals routine already.

And one more thing about Star Jones:


This is not meant to be racist. I really can't stand Star Jones. This is irony. Forget the fact she hates Atheists, she is a Fundy, she doesn't believe in evolution, she doesn't think man is an animal, she doesn't think animals have souls, she wears dead animals, she thinks OJ is innocent, she believes in a Young Earth. Maybe she is Bigfoot, and she is trying to hide this fact by pretending to be an ignorant Fundy.