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This is not a time of year that I’m used to my team still being around, but in the case of both Jesse and I, I think our teams have a chance to go in and upset the top seeded teams in our respective conferences.

Jesse’s Giants are red hot right now, facing a Green Bay Packers team that barely skipped a beat when Matt Flynn took over as the quarterback in week 17.

My Broncos are getting ready for their second battle with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, a team that beat the Broncos earlier this season on Denver’s home field.

There are some other intriguing matchups this weekend, specifically the matchup taking place in San Francisco with arguably the best defense in the conference (SF) and the best offense (NO).

The Houston Texans will also try and beat the Baltimore Ravens on their home field, something that has not been done so far this season, as Baltimore is 8-0 on their home field.

Now, on to the predictions.

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Green Bay Packers Wish List

Jesse Bartolis — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:06:51 +0000

It’s Christmas and Green Bay Packers fans will get a chance to see the Packers play tonight against their old rival, the Chicago Bears. With it being Christmas I thought I’d give Santa Claus a wish list.
Dear Santa for Christmas, the Green Bay Packers would like:
1. Get Healthy
The Green Bay Packers are banged up right now. The Packers have nine players on their injury report right now.
It all starts with their offensive line is dealing with injuries and playing hurt. Last week, 2010 first round draft pick and OT Derrek Sherrod injured his knee and his out for the season. OT Bryan Bulaga is out this week again with a knee injury, and Chad Clifton is out again with a hamstring and back injury.
The health of the offensive line will be key for the Packers as the playoffs start soon.
Greg Jennings is out again after spraining his MCL two weeks ago, and will miss the rest of the season, but will hopefully be back for the playoffs. Jennings is a big target for Aaron Rodgers and will be counted on down the stretch.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Pittsburgh Steelers Lose a Big Game, 49ers Pushing Towards a Playoff Bye

Jesse Bartolis — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:55:56 +0000

Big Ben Shrugged of an ankle injury but it wasn't enough to beat the 49ers

What a crazy week of football.There are teams out there who just have no desire to make the playoffs. The Titans had a great opportunity to make a final push for the playoffs, but fell flat against the Colts. not to be outdone the New York Giants got steamrolled by the Washington Redskins at home. The New York Jets got their doors blown off by the Philadelphia Eagles. Who wants to make the playoffs? We’ll find out these next two weeks.

#32. Indianapolis Colts-
The Colts are terrible. Peyton Manning for M.V.P. Jim Caldwell might have saved his job by winning one game this season, which is just funny to me. If you win one game you had a better season than if you lose all 16 games? They’re both still terrible and I don’t think Caldwell is that great of a coach anyway.

#31 St. Louis Rams-

The Only thing the Rams are playing for is to be slightly better than the Minnesota Vikings, the problem is the Vikings look competitive most weeks, while the Rams look forever away. Sam Bradford has had a brutal second year mired by injuries. The Rams need to know if Bradford is the answer next year and the best way to do that is to get better up front and at the WR position. Give him a chance. Will it be with Spags seems less likely every week.

#30 Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings, surprisingly only have two wins. When you watch them play you think they are better than a two win team, but they make too many mistakes to win some of these tight games. What sucks for Jared Allen is that he is having a career year, a defensive N.F.L. Player of the year, kind of season, but isn’t even in that conversation.

Christian Ponder looks like he’s a guy you can rely on to win a few games for you and manage most, but that’s not a knock. The Vikings might actually be better off losing out and hoping the Rams win one to get Franchise LT Matt Kalil in the N.F.L. draft. Picking third is going to be a tough position for them without the kind of value you’re looking for at third overall if you don’t need a quarterback

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Kansas City Chiefs Hold on to End Green Bay’s Perfect Season

Sayre Bedinger — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:05:54 +0000

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Green Bay Packers at New York Giants What To Watch For:

Jesse Bartolis — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:34 +0000

Victor Cruz and the GIants offense will have to match the Packers point for point to win

The New York Giants are looking to avoid their fourth straight loss when the undefeated Green Bay Packers are coming to New York, in what some are considering the Packers most likely chance to lose in the regular season this year. The Giants of course are no strangers to beating an undefeated opponents, most recently defeating the New England Patriots in the Superbowl. That’s where the comparison should end though. In that game the Giants were coming off of four straight impressive performances (the regular season Loss) and the playoff wins against the Buccaneers, Cowboys, and Packers. In this game the Giants are coming off increasingly wore performances. They didn’t show up three weeks ago in a must win game against the Eagles (at home) and then followed that up with a clunker in New Orleans.

There should be plenty of offense from both teams today though which hopefully should keep it interesting for awhile.

Let’s break down the intriguing matchups, especially those involving the young guys.

Giants injury report:

out: Mark Herzlich and Osi Umeinyora. Doubtful: Mario Manningham

Questionable: Michael Boley and Ahmad Bradshaw

Packers injury report: out: Desmond Bishop, A.J. Hawk, Chad Clifon, Josh Sitton

Prince Amukamara against Jorden Nelson/Donald Driver/James Jones

The Prince’s play might not make a completely difference in this game as all of the cornerbacks will have to play well, but Amukamara’s play in this game and the rest of the season will go a Very long way in determining what the Giants do in the draft next year. If Amukamara shows he’s ready to be a #1 or #2 cornerback then the Giants might feel comfortable enough letting either Aaron Ross or Terrel Thomas go in free agency.

He’s also fresh considering he missed almost the entire beginning of the season. The Giants need Amukamara to play discipline, fast, and tackle well in order to slow down the Packers.

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Playoff Picture: Who’s in, Who’s Out? AFC/NFC North Edition

Reggie McColgan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:40:54 +0000

Will they get In?

The 2012 NFL season is winding down and the playoff picture is becoming clearer every week. Last week I discussed the AFC/NFC East picture. This week we will discuss the dominate AFC/NFC North conference playoff picture. We will go into remaining schedules and predictions.

AFC North

Cleveland Browns: The Browns have been out of the playoff race for a long time now. They have a 4-7 record. The Browns are a pesky team but lack the quarterback and playmakers to get over the 5-6 win hump. This offseason the Browns will have 3 picks in the top 50 more than likely and will have to decide what to do at Quarterback and Running back. Defensively the Browns are very stout and are only a couple players from being dominant.

Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals are 7-4 right now. I do not think many people predicted this. Dalton has been efficient, the young playmakers have stepped up, and the defense has taken over many games. Currently, the Bengals would be in the playoffs as the last Wild Card team. Their schedule, however, is not favorable. The Bengals play atPittsburgh,Houston at home, andBaltimore at home. They do get a break with the Cardinals at home and atSt. Louis. Bengals must win one of their hard games to get to 10-6. This might be enough to get in. It is between the Jets and Bengals for the last spot in the playoffs.

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