NFC Divisional Playoffs

After a blow out round of wildcard games, it is time for the games to get intense.  That’s right, it is time for the divisional playoffs.  With both the New York Giants and Detroit Lions losing, it is the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks facing the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons.  The winners of each game will advance and battle for the NFC Crown.  But who will that be?  Lets take a look!

Seattle Seahawks Vs Atlanta Falcons

This is a rematch that many have been many waiting for since 2012.  The Seahawks lost that one and are eager to get back to the superbowl.  These two teams meet back in october for a tight game.  However this weekend, the Seahawks will be with out a few major weapons.  SS Earl Thomas and WR Tyler Lockette are both out.  They will relay heavy on QB Russell Wilson to carry them in what should be a high powered high scoring game.  WR Doug Baldwin, TE Jimmy Graham, and RB Thomas Rawls will have to give everything they can.  New star WR Paul Richardson made what many are calling the catch of the year last week.  He will have to step up and make some more plays to help out.  The legion of Boom will have to its hand full.  They are facing WR’s Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, and Taylor Gabriel.

MVP Candidate Matt Ryan is leading his Falcons to the superbowl.  Or at least the Conference Championship.  Having the advantage of the more healthy team, the Falcons are primed to repeat the performance set in 2o12.  With pro bowler Julio Jones as a huge play maker, they have many options to pass the ball around, not to mention the running game.  Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman have been able to move the ball and make big plays whenever they get the ball.  They are facing a weak defense in the the Seahawks and will look to take advantage of that early and often.

Prediction – Falcons 38 to Seahawks 34

Green Bay Packers Vs Dallas Cowboys

The Packers are lead by QB Aaron Rodgers.  He has compiled an MVP worthy season as well and has been all but unstoppable lately.  As of this writing, WR Jordy Nelson is highly unlikley to play.  If he does, it will be in a very limited role.  WR Randel Cobb and Devante Adams will have to pick up the slack again this week.  The running game last week was weak with RB Christine Michael and TY Montgomery only putting up 70 on the ground.  They will need to help push more to keep the Packers keep up with the Cowboys.  The biggest threat that they face will be rookie sensation RB Ezekiel Elliott and his impressive run game.

The Cowboys lead by rookie QB Dak Prescott.  They have had a huge season led by the two impressive rookies.  Aided by veteran WR Dez Bryant, WR Cole Beasley, and TE Jason Witten they are set for a great run.  Elliott will have to gash and tear through the Packers defense to keep the pass rush honest.  Look for Prescott to pass the ball around plenty, and for at least one did he catch it moment for Dez Bryant!  On the other side of the ball, they will be challenged to slow down Rodgers, no easy task.  They need to pressure him and get him to make mistakes if they want to find away to get ahead.

Prediction – Greenbay 24 to Cowboys 21

Enjoy the Games!

[wysija_form id=”10″]

ATTN Dynasty Commissioners: Do you want to do something cool for your league? How about a 1-hour live show dedicated to YOUR league? Team-by-team breakdowns, rankings, and more. For details and to book a show, visit: GoingFor2.com/plp.

The GoingFor2 Live Podcast