Pride_of_the_Clyde Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 So, it's the Divisional Round then to follow my funeral march from Cappielow. New Orleans @ Seattle: So Seattle's home playoff game finally arrives and it's felt like it's been basically guaranteed for most of the season. I had been waiting quite anxiously for it in order to back against them such was the hyperbole around the Seahawks that I thought you'd get a really nice price against them (it's 3/1). I won't be now, I think the Seahawks win today. I do get the feeling that New Orleans will just hang with the Seahawks for most of the evening and I think it's going to be a low scoring affair for most of the way. Seattle quietly cooled down some in the last few weeks of the season, most notably illustrated by losing at home to a middling Arizona team. My concern with the Seahawks is on offense; In the last quarter of their season they went 2-2 and averaged under 20 points per game. In those games, Russell Wilson only threw four touchdowns to three interceptions and, moreover, was sacked fourteen times. I look at some of the 'weapons' they have out there and wonder if they'll be good enough to fulfil the expectations on them: Golden Tate, Zach Miller, Doug Baldwin. They're all nice players in a complimentary role but none has the huge playmaking ability of a number one receiver and none now has the scope at this point in their career to break out and become one. Lynch will be a threat from the backfield but I'm sure the Saints will be well aware of that and, combined with the job they did on LeSean McCoy last week, I don't envision a career day from Marshawn and plays will need to be made at receiver. And that a lot of the time will have to be done when Wilson is on the run as his line is not good enough in pass protection. You'd think with all of that that I'd be keen on the Saints but I'm not. I haven't mentioned the other side of the ball yet for Seattle and for good reason; they speak for themselves. Looking at that secondary, where does Brees attack them? And with who? Seattle will happily go one on one with you outside such is their confidence in their defensive backs and the Saints just don't have the wide outs anymore to take advantage of that. I do think Stills has a nice future in that offense but for today I can only see them having success with him on screens or catch and run passes rather than the big chunk plays. Of course Jimmy Graham is a threat but, again, Seattle is well aware of that and when you have the talent Seattle does on the back end is there a favourable match up for New Orleans and can't Seattle adjust to take it away if he has early success? This was the most anticipated regular season game of the season around week twelve or so with Seattle eventually prevailing in a blowout and going on to take the number one seed while New Orleans couldn't even seal their division. In terms of trying to pick the winner, I hate post season rematches of regular season games. In theory, I'd always think a losing team has more to go away and learn and improve on in defeat and then apply next time around to make it at least closer but I'm not sure if that's actually borne out in practice. Last weekend notwithstanding, New Orleans have struggled on the road this season as we all well know. However, as I think that both offenses are going to have their struggles in this one, I have to think it's going to be closer. Particularly as Seattle haven't been nearly as good since they blew the doors of New Orleans. I'm expecting a close, low scoring game but ultimately I think Seattle are the better team and they'll find a way to win the game but that's possibly going to require points from their defense to help them. I'm not really anticipating a classic, it actually could be quite a frustrating game to watch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placidcasual Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 At least you don't have the nfl emailing you at your work It's fucking constant, eh? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan09 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 So, it's the Divisional Round then to follow my funeral march from Cappielow. New Orleans @ Seattle: So Seattle's home playoff game finally arrives and it's felt like it's been basically guaranteed for most of the season. I had been waiting quite anxiously for it in order to back against them such was the hyperbole around the Seahawks that I thought you'd get a really nice price against them (it's 3/1). I won't be now, I think the Seahawks win today. I do get the feeling that New Orleans will just hang with the Seahawks for most of the evening and I think it's going to be a low scoring affair for most of the way. Seattle quietly cooled down some in the last few weeks of the season, most notably illustrated by losing at home to a middling Arizona team. My concern with the Seahawks is on offense; In the last quarter of their season they went 2-2 and averaged under 20 points per game. In those games, Russell Wilson only threw four touchdowns to three interceptions and, moreover, was sacked fourteen times. I look at some of the 'weapons' they have out there and wonder if they'll be good enough to fulfil the expectations on them: Golden Tate, Zach Miller, Doug Baldwin. They're all nice players in a complimentary role but none has the huge playmaking ability of a number one receiver and none now has the scope at this point in their career to break out and become one. Lynch will be a threat from the backfield but I'm sure the Saints will be well aware of that and, combined with the job they did on LeSean McCoy last week, I don't envision a career day from Marshawn and plays will need to be made at receiver. And that a lot of the time will have to be done when Wilson is on the run as his line is not good enough in pass protection. You'd think with all of that that I'd be keen on the Saints but I'm not. I haven't mentioned the other side of the ball yet for Seattle and for good reason; they speak for themselves. Looking at that secondary, where does Brees attack them? And with who? Seattle will happily go one on one with you outside such is their confidence in their defensive backs and the Saints just don't have the wide outs anymore to take advantage of that. I do think Stills has a nice future in that offense but for today I can only see them having success with him on screens or catch and run passes rather than the big chunk plays. Of course Jimmy Graham is a threat but, again, Seattle is well aware of that and when you have the talent Seattle does on the back end is there a favourable match up for New Orleans and can't Seattle adjust to take it away if he has early success? This was the most anticipated regular season game of the season around week twelve or so with Seattle eventually prevailing in a blowout and going on to take the number one seed while New Orleans couldn't even seal their division. In terms of trying to pick the winner, I hate post season rematches of regular season games. In theory, I'd always think a losing team has more to go away and learn and improve on in defeat and then apply next time around to make it at least closer but I'm not sure if that's actually borne out in practice. Last weekend notwithstanding, New Orleans have struggled on the road this season as we all well know. However, as I think that both offenses are going to have their struggles in this one, I have to think it's going to be closer. Particularly as Seattle haven't been nearly as good since they blew the doors of New Orleans. I'm expecting a close, low scoring game but ultimately I think Seattle are the better team and they'll find a way to win the game but that's possibly going to require points from their defense to help them. I'm not really anticipating a classic, it actually could be quite a frustrating game to watch. you have too much time on your hands pal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerSaint Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm going to pick Russell Wilson to create enough special plays to win this one. Seahawks by 9. Ordinarily, I would say that to beat the Pats, you need to run the ball effectively first and foremost. However, the ball needs to be out in the hands of Andrew Luck. He will win this game and Donald Brown will do damage on screens, draws and against nickel defenses. Tight but high scoring affair. Colts by 2. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewbo Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm going to pick Russell Wilson to create enough special plays to win this one. Seahawks by 9. Ordinarily, I would say that to beat the Pats, you need to run the ball effectively first and foremost. However, the ball needs to be out in the hands of Andrew Luck. He will win this game and Donald Brown will do damage on screens, draws and against nickel defenses. Tight but high scoring affair. Colts by 2. Bear in mind too that Aqib Talibs worst games this year have been vs speed receivers like TY Hilton, he could have a field day if thats the matchup. Might see an elusive Trent Richardson TD too on a screen play if we're lucky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambie's Pigeon Feed Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Chilli's added to Superbowl. About as good as you can get in terms of half time worthy bands. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewbo Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Chilli's added to Superbowl. About as good as you can get in terms of half time worthy bands. Sweet. Better than that bruno mars c**t anyhow 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_AUFC Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Super Bowl half time shows have become progressively shit from 2010 onwards. Surely there was somebody/anybody better than Bruno bloody Mars. What's Janet Jackson doing these days? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marnie Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I enjoyed Tom Petty but a google search tells me that was 2008 (Christ 6 years!) The Madonna year was tragic, the other recent ones have been fairly pap but entertaining enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertlegend Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I enjoyed Tom Petty but a google search tells me that was 2008 (Christ 6 years!) The Madonna year was tragic, the other recent ones have been fairly pap but entertaining enough.[/quote The half time show with the black eyes peas and usher was horrific! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 The Who were good, so was Prince Last years from the singing prostitute Beyoncé was another shocker 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan09 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 the worst has to be the black eyed peas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marnie Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I'd forgotten the Black Eyed Peas! I don't really like the RHCP but they're bound to be one of the better acts in recent years 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Can't say i ever watch it. Usually have a game of fifa or go to pick up my pizza at half time. Edited January 13, 2014 by invergowrie arab 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 That was my reaction as well "Bruno bloody Mars!?". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 This week I will go for; NFC Saints @ Seahawks 49ers @ Panthers AFC Colts @ Patriots Chargers @ Broncos Yaaas 4/4! This week; NFC 49ers @ Seahawks AFC Patriots @ Broncos 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Supporting Anyone But The Patriots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 If its Seahawks/49ers vs Patriots in the Super Bowl I have genuinely no idea who I will support. I don't know if I could even watch that. Praying old man Manning keeps the magic going a bit longer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Seahawks - Broncos, with a Seahawks win would be the best outcome because I don't see the 9ers beating the Broncos. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I believe I predicted a Seahawks vs Broncos Super Bowl 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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