PlayOff PickOff
by Rams Nation's Don Ackerman
The playoffs start tomorrow and after seeing "parity" in full effect
in 2002, I don't know why I want to make postseason picks! But I want to try anyway.
Here are my 2002 postseason picks:
Colts @ Jets
Before this season started, I thought Manning's Colts would be better. The Jets
have been a force to be reckoned with. I'm thinking Jets win 28 to 17.
Falcon @ Packers
My upset special. The Packers are undefeated at home in the playoffs and they
always win in the cold. The Falcons have been playing in a funk. All conventional
wisdom says Green Bay crushes Atlanta. I smell history in the making. Vick shines
and Favre shows why he's not the MVP. Falcons win 28 to 24.
Browns @ Steelers
Steelers started cold then heated up. The upstart Browns led by fan-favorite
quarterback Kelly Holcomb will show his fire. Head coach Bill Cowher has the
fire the Steelers but he doesn't play. I see the Brown in a squeaker 21 to 20.
Giants @ 49ers
I hear a lot of experts calling this their upset special. I don't buy it. Terrell
Owens 28, Shockey 17.
Jets @ Titans
Can the Cinderella season for the Jets continue? Will Vinny Testaverde's ghost
(I know he's alive) inspire the Jets. I think Steve McNair finally breaks down
and is unable to lead the Titans to victory. Jets win 24 to 21.
Browns @ Raiders
The Raiders are for real. What else can I say? Raiders stomp 35 to 17.
49ers @ Buccaneers
Can the Bucs advance under Gruden's first year? I think so. Buc D shuts down
San Francisco. Tampa Bay wins a D-fest 20 to 10.
Falcons @ Eagles
Feathers will be flying in Philly. The Eagles D will step up and Vick's heroics
won't "fly." Eagles 16, Falcons 10.
Jets @ Raiders
It's midnight and the ball is over for the Jets. Gannon goes for Super Bowl
MVP after beating the Jets 30 to 20.
Buccaneers @ Eagles
Tough to call a winner here. This game will be based on turnovers and I suspect
Philadelphia wins in a struggle. In any case, the score will not reflect the
2 great defenses. Philly 35, Buccaneers 28.
Super Bowl - Raiders versus Eagles
It will be sweet to see Philly lose to the Raiders. The Philly D keeps them
in the game but whomever is quarterbacking won't be enough to keep pace with
Gannon. I see Rice & Brown having fun in San Diego and winning 20 to 17.
Well, my preseason picks were so far off it will be fun to see if I hit any
targets with these picks. The my beloved Rams are out, I probably won't watch
all the games but I'll catch a few. With the Lombardi Trophy unguarded with
today's parity, I really feel like the Rams have missed a great opportunity.
Since the Rams are out, I guess we'll see who can step up.
Ram on,
Don