#6 New Orleans Saints
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This game has some special meaning to Seahawks fans. 3 years ago, Seattle made the playoffs as the first 7-9 team division champion. Experts everywhere were saying how bad this team was and how the NFL needed to change their playoff system so teams like the Seahawks don't get in. How did the Seahawks respond? They went straight Beast-Mode and beat the New Orleans Saints.
This year it's a little different. Seattle is now the #1 team in the NFC and almost unbeatable at home. But over the last few weeks Seattle has been showing some weaknesses and even lost a game to Arizona in CenturyLink Field.
The Saints on the other hand are coming off a huge win against Philly! New Orleans has been known as a Super Bowl contender when playing in the Superdome, and an average team outside of it. But last week New Orleans became a different team. They pounded the rock and controlled the clock to beat a very good, very hot Philadelphia team.
KEY PLAYER
Mark Ingram is going to be the key of this game. If he can play the way he did against Philly and allow New Orleans to control the tempo of the game, then they have a real chance to beat Seattle at home. Seattle's front 7 isn't the best against a bruising Runningback like Ingram, and nothing quiets a building like long drawn-out drives.
PREDICTION
Although I think New Orleans will keep it close, you can't bet against Seattle on their home field.
Final Score: Seattle 21 New Orleans 17
#4 Indianapolis Colts
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#2 New England Patriots
The games between these two teams used to be instant classics, but now that #18 is gone it has a different feel. Andrew Luck is now at the helm and will look to start his own story of classics against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Look for this game to be a high powered game with lots of offense. Both defenses are hurting. We'll see if the come back kid can beat the evil empire of the New England Patriots.
KEY PLAYER
TY Hilton has become a serious offensive threat in the wake of Reggie Wayne's injury. Hilton is a playmaker with a crazy amount of speed, and at anytime can turn momentum in favor of the Colts. If New England is going to win tonight, they need to figure out how to stop TY Hilton.
PREDICTION
History tells us to pick the team with the best Quarterback in the playoffs. That, without a doubt, is Tom Brady. It's going to be close, but look for Tom Terrific to shine in Foxboro.
Final Score: New England 35 Indianapolis 31
Look for my post tomorrow which will feature Sundays games. Enjoy the weekend everyone!
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