Wild-Card Preview
By Rams Nation's Don Ackerman
So what's going to happen Sunday? If I knew, I'd be richer but the games wouldn't
be as much fun to watch. Since I don't know, I'll guess.
The first game of wild-card weekend is Titans (12-4) at Ravens (10-6) (3:30
pm Central on ABC). I know the Titans have a better record by 2 games but the
Ravens will win this game. I just don't see the Ravens losing at home.
After that, settle down for Dallas (10-6) at Carolina (11-5) (7 pm Central
on ABC). I think this matchup may be the least exciting from a media perspective
but this game may be the most fun to watch. It could easily be a back-and-forth
affair like it was on November 23rd. This time, the game is in Carolina and
I suspect that makes the difference. Dallas is very unpredictable and when they
don't find their groove, the Cowboys play ugly football. Can Bill will the Cowboys
to win? I really don't know. I think Carolina will win with the Dallas QB throwing
2 or 3 interceptions. If the Cowboys avoid throwing interceptions, I see a Dallas
27-24 win.
Sunday starts with Seattle (10-6) at Green Bay (10-6) (12 pm Central on FOX).
I'm not sure the Packers are a team of destiny. If the Pack start believing
that, I think they are set up for a setback. Seattle won't like that kind of
talk. Despite 10 wins, people seem to have written off Seattle. Another reason
for an upset for me. Look for Holmgren's revenge and a Packer loss at home.
The last game of wild-card weekend is Denver at Indianapolis (3:30 pm Central
on CBS). I believe 2004 is Peyton's time to shine. I look for a Colts win with
Indy outscoring Denver 37-24.
That's my take on the weekend. See you next week.
Ram on,
Don
Don, the Rams Nation columnist can be contacted at Don@RamsNation.org.