A.T. the Bartender’s NFL Divisional Playoffs Recap
New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals
Hey! Reggie Bush IS still on the team! We finally got to see some of those video game moves we know he’s capable of, AND a few shots of Kim Kardashian! Once again the Cards allowed as many points as possible, and the Saints offense looked as high-flyin’ and balanced as they have most of the season. It almost seemed like the Cards wanted to see the Saints-Vikings match-up as bad as we do.
Final Score: 45-14 Saints
Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens
Even with a new pumped up running game led by Ray Rice, the Colts defense held the Ravens at bay, not allowing Joe Flacco to put them in the end zone. Even though Peyton Manning’s offence only had to muster up 3 points in the second half, that’s all the Colts defense surprisingly allowed all game. I guess they started to figure out that Peyton can’t do it from behind ALL the time.
Final Score: 20-3 Colts
Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys
Looks like the Vikes took all this, “Watch out for them red-hot Cowboys!” stuff a little personally. Most notably Jared Allen. With a young back up at left tackle from the get-go, Romo never stood a chance. On the other side, Tony’s boyhood hero showed him why he grew up fashioning his game after him. The Golden Brett had one for the ages, again throwing the ball everywhere to Sidney Rice, and throwing it in the face of all those “Stay retired, old man!” people. Once again he proved that bringing him in was the best off-season move in the league. Watch out for them red-hot Vikings!
Final Score: 34-3 Vikings
San Diego Chargers vs New York Jets
Maybe all those teams that let the Jets into the playoffs weren’t leading them to an impending doom after all. It seems it gave them the momentum and confidence a team with a #1 defense and running game should have. The Charger’s passing game was overthrown by the monster-ness of Darelle Revis, and the running game, well, I don’t even recall seein’ L.T. on the field. Sanchez pitched a great game of “don’t f*#! It up,” football, which is exactly what the Jets needed. Again, a championship-contending, streaking San Diego team walks off the field on the losing end too early. Hey Norv, remember Marty? He went 13-3 with championship hopes before the axe fell after an early exit, and he wasn’t out-coached. Just an observation.
Final Score: 17-14 Jets
BONUS! Conference Championship Preview!
A.F.C.
New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts
Obviously, nobody’s gonna shut up about that Jets win over the Colts B-team, but remember that before he was yanked, Peyton had N.Y. right where he wanted them. This time, packin’ a full clip, the Colts will have a game plan to come at Revis and the “D” from all angles, while suiting up the same defense themselves that virtually shut down the potent Ravens rushing attack. If N.Y. has to rely again on Mark Sanchez keeping cool and taking care of the ball, that could be a tall order with Dwight Freeney comin’ off the edge all day. He’ll need LT D’Brickashaw Ferguson to keep his jersey clean. On the other side, DE Shaun Ellis has a broken hand and Peyton keeps his jersey the cleanest in the league.
Balls Call: 27- 13 Colts
N.F.C.
Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints
Ladies and gentlemen, get your popcorn ready!!! This is the one we wanted, and hopefully it won’t disappoint. Two good old-fashioned gunslingers, two defensive player of the year finalists, and two teams with great storylines. Did I mention it’s the #1 and 2 seeds? Drew Brees needs to dance his way away from that nasty D-line, and Brett Favre needs to do what he’s been doing and stay away from ball-hawks, namely Darren Sharper. Let the high-flyin’ chess match begin!
Balls Call: 33-27 Vikings
