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NFL Playoffs 2011-NFC Divisional Match-ups

By Brian McGee

Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears:
The Earth shaking Seahawks are trying to prove the World wrong again.  They will be on the road in this game in a very cold environment.  The forecast — to be in the mid to high 20′s, with a chance of snow shower — should prove an advantage for the Chicago Bears.  Matt Hasselback decided to play like a Hall of Fame QB and beat the defending champs last week in their wild card match-up.  During the season he threw 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, but against the Saints last week he threw 4 touchdowns to only 1 interception.  He had a passer rating of 113, a touch better than his average rating for the season of 73.  After the phenomenal run of Marshawn Lynch that almost brought the town of Seattle to rubble, the Seahawks must be taken more seriously.  If the Bears think they will be able to control them with their defense and have Cutler get the ball in the end zone, they could be in for a shock.  With that being said, this is the best match-up that Bears could have asked for.  They have earned their home field advantage, although it was through a lesser schedule than most teams.  They will need the accuracy of Cutler to return and to use the versatility of Matt Forte early and often to move the chains.  The Bears “D” will not allow 41 points to be posted up on them; they are rested and ready to get their run into the playoffs.  Look for a controlled run/pass attack and a fierce defense from the Bears to end the Seahawks hopes for another shocking win.
Bears win 24-17

Green Bay Packers @ Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan does not lose at the Georgia Dome.  Aaron Rodgers loves to win in hostile settings.  It’s a battle of phenomenal young QB’s, one a little more seasoned than the other.  The Falcons and Ryan have been proving people wrong every week of the season; they have proven how dominant their defense can be and how poised their young quarterback is.  This is the game that I would watch if their was only one game that I could.  I want to see how Rodgers finds throwing room against the Falcons and how well Jennings can respond with a mediocre performance last week.  The Packers dropped a couple crucial balls last week, especially at the end of the half when James Jones used his frying pan hands and missed a scoring opportunity.  With a lot of offensive possibilities in this game, the key to whomever wins will once again be a defensive stop in the final 2 minutes.  Whatever team will come through and muster up that little extra on defense will win the game. I am very excited for this game, and I hope it lives up to the hype I am giving it.  Two great duos with Rodgers and Jennings and Ryan and White.  Fantastic defenses playing at the highest level, not many things can top playoff football.
Packers win 27-24

January 15, 2011 Posted by B. McGee | Game of the Week, Just the Stats, Uncategorized | aaron rodgers, abc, AFC match up, Chicago Bears, espn, fantasy football, fantasy football 2011 playoffs, fox, Georgia Dome, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, hester, james jones, Jay Cutler, Marshawn Lynch, matt forte, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Ryan, nfc match up, nfl playoffs, playoffs, Roddy White, Seattle Seahawks | Leave a Comment