NucksPatsFan Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) What I think are the keys to the game for each to win: For the Patriots: - Don't throw more than 40 times, run the ball and keep Luck off the field - Make Luck beat you with Herron, Wayne and Moncrief, and not Allen, Fleener and Hilton - Make the Colts run by being physical with the receivers, it's supposed to be a wet and rainy day For the Colts: - Come out in formations that creates separation for Hilton to use his speed against Revis - Identify pre snap when Fleener and/or Allen are in single coverage with a line back or McCourty who himself is undersized vs both guys - Don't let the run game of the Patriots get going, because once you start putting 7 in the box, Tom will go to work For the Seahawks: - Make Rodgers test out that calf by collapsing the pocket - if it's still super bad, it's a game ender - Limit Lacy to inside runs where the big guys can do the heavy lifting and the linebackers don't get worn down - Don't get over confident and leave guys like Nelson and Cobb in single coverage with no safety help, as good as the DBs are, those 2 receivers aren't your average joes and can burn any DB in this league For the Packers: - Pick on Maxwell and Tharold Simon, the Packers 2nd and 3rd receivers are better than the Seahawks 2nd and 3rd CB's (Not DB's, which would include Earl Thomas, but strictly CBs) - Get Lacy going, and don't stray away from the run game after a quarter if it isn't working - Have a linebacker spy on every single down, with less depth at receiver with Richardson out, make Wilson beat you by throwing and not running What I think will happen tomorrow: Patriots 38 - Colts 27 Seahawks 27 - Packers 21 Not too thrilled about the stat that all 8 of Belichick's post season losses are in re-match games vs teams he beat in the regular season, and that Andrew Luck is undefeated in rematch games vs teams he's lost to before that same season. Hopefully both those trends are bucked. Both road teams are capable of pulling the upsets, and for both teams it falls heavily on the play of their QB, but I think in the end both New England and Seattle are better suited and built for a full 4 quarter game. It wouldn't surprise me at all to see the Packers take a 3 or 7 point lead into half time, but their defense isn't built to close out games. Let's hope we can, in a civil manner, discuss a New England - Seattle super bowl for the next 2 weeks after tomorrow. And if we can't, well, at least we'll have seen 1, or both of Rodgers and Luck have the game of their live's. Happy Sunday to all tomorrow, enjoy the games! I know I'll be watching the first game nice and relaxed, while sweating out 5 pounds of anxiety during the 2nd. And just remember, even if you're team doesn't win tomorrow: At least you're not Todd Bowles inheriting Geno Smith as your QB. Edited January 18, 2015 by NucksPatsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'm saying Colts with the win. No idea why, just a feeling I have. Seahawks with the win. Unless Rodgers has the game of his life. Both games will be close. A Seahawks/Patriots Superbowl would be more entertaining though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 For the first time ever in my NFL life GO PACKERS !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
people please Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 ^ better not be a bears "fan" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 ^ better not be a bears "fan" I don’t think anyone’s a Bears fan anymore lulz GAMEDAY BABY LET’S GO PATS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Gut feeling the Pack wins today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Packers and Colts. Let's go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Crosby Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 3 More hours. Seahawks and Pats SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Duke Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Packers and Colts. Let's go! OH NOOOOO YOU DI-INNNNNNNNT!!!!! My nerves are just pure $h!t right now. Excited, worried, hungry, hungover-ish.... all rolled into one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 LETS GO BUFF-A-LO!!!! Oh wait.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmen81 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 My predictions for today's games. Seahawks 31 Packers 14 Patriots 33 Colts 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 My predictions for today's games. Seahawks 31 Packers 14 Patriots 33 Colts 23 Bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue90 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459663/article/fox-sports-and-nfl-media-present-nfl-field-pass-on-fox Is this pre game thing only for Americans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The Pats filed tampering charges against the Jets owner Woody for his comments on Revis. Lol wow nice. Bunch of crybabies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just saw this on NFL network. Tom Brady = 8TDs, 9INTs in championship games. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) This is one of the best sets of Conference Championship matchups that I can remember. I actually just bailed on going to my buddy's place because I don't want the distraction. Edited January 18, 2015 by Amish Rake Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 This is one of the best sets of Conference Championship matchups that I can remember. I actually just bailed on going to my buddy's place because I don't want the distraction. I did the same lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 If anybody's got a HD quality link that they could PM me, that would be amazing. I got a stream but it's pretty poor quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Why do I have to listen to Aikman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) If anybody's got a HD quality link that they could PM me, that would be amazing. I got a stream but it's pretty poor quality Edited January 18, 2015 by Amish Rake Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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