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Well, that was interesting. Hosting the Packers last Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals treated us to one of the most entertaining playoff games we’ll ever see: a 52-45 overtime triumph that ended up the highest-scoring game in NFL postseason history.
The Arizona Cardinals decided to rest their starters in a meaningless contest against the Green Bay Packers but somehow they came out of it with injuries. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin suffered a knee and ankle sprain in the first quarter and corner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie also suffered a knee contusion.
Are you ready for playoff football? Eight teams will start the 2010 playoff schedule this weekend with four wild card battles, three of which are rematches of Week 17 games. Here is a short rundown on each game along with my predictions to help you make your wagers winners.
One of three rematches from Week 17. The Jets dominated the Bengals in that one, winning by a score of 37-0. Of course, the Bengals played their scrubs in that one and the score is not indicative to Cincinnati’s chances this Saturday. The Jets enter the playoffs with the leagues number one rated rushing attack and number one rated overall defense.
NFL Wildcard Playoff Betting – Packers vs Cardinals Preview & Pick
The last playoff game of the week completes the Week 17-rematch trifecta. Few teams finished 2009 hotter than the Green Bay Packers, who won seven of their final eight games. After they kept their foot on the gas in an excessive beating of Arizona last week, however, did they poke a sleeping bear?
The Baltimore Ravens played a sloppy, undisciplined game against the New England Patriots back in Week 4 and they still had a shot at the end of the game to win it. If they have learned anything from that contest, they have an excellent chance to win.
Throw in the fact that the Patriots will be play without 123-reception man Wes Welker and you realize that the Ravens could be in very good shape to spring an upset.
In a rematch of last week’s Week 17 finale, the Eagles and Cowboys continued their storied rivalry in the first round of the playoffs. Before last week’s loss to Dallas, the Eagles were the NFC team-to-beat, and with good reason. They had won six straight, were getting healthier each week and looked better than they had all season.
If numbers get you off, chew for a minute on these stats:
The New York Jets were the best team in the league at running the football. The New York Jets were No. 2 in the league in overall defense. Twenty-seven quarterbacks in the league had a higher rating than Mark Sanchez.
Any questions about where the Jets have to step up their game if they plan to be playing beyond next weekend?
This game has all the makings fo a bit of a snoozer doesn’t it? Both teams strengths are running the ball and they will both do so extensively. Similarly, both teams have good run defenses meaning that the punters could see a lot of action.
This matchup is not really a surprise. The fact that it takes place in the first weekend of the playoffs is. The Patriots went into this season odds on favorites to extend their dynasty and dominate the league with a top tier Offense, while the Ravens were supposed to ride the wave of an improving Offense and a rock solid defense.
The 2010 NFL Playoffs get underway this weekend with the wildcard round of four games. Three of them are rematches from last week so it may help to look for clues from the past to help you make your picks this week.
In the football betting odds, the Cardinals are listed as a three-point favorite, with a posted total of 43.5 points.
Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead.
That was the approach of Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy in Arizona last weekend, and we’ll find out in a few days whether or not playing the regulars most of the way in the meaningless regular-season game will pay dividends when the teams meet Sunday in a game that really counts.
NFL Wildcard Playoff Betting – Ravens vs Patriots Preview & Pick
2009 ended strangely for sports dynasties. Whereas the Yankees returned to glory and may have started a new dynasty, it seems we’re witnessing the end of the Red Wings’ reign in the NHL and, of course, the Patriots’ dominance in the NFL.
Ahhh, The rematch!!! This has the potential to be the best of the Wildcard games. The Eagles were totally outclassed in Week 17. Can it happen again?
Ahhh, Another rematch!!! Not unlike the Dallas Cowboys, the Green Bay Packers have owned their Wildcard foes. The Packers have traveled across country twice this season and have pounded the Cardinals – once in the preseason, and once last week.
