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With the NFL Playoffs past the Wild Card Round and now into the Divisional Round, who do you think is going to come out on top this weekend?
Can the Baltimore Ravens overcome the holes in their defense with the loss of a retired Ed Reed and Ray Lewis? Can Suggs and Dumerville keep that defense strong and beat Tom Brady and a New England Patriots that have a ton of weapons on offense with a running game and Revis Island on defense with Brandon Browner and company? Remember the Patriots have lost to the Ravens in two out of the last three meetings in the playoffs, and in New England? Will that make a difference, or is that "Bulletin Board Material"?
Is Julius Thomas healthy enough to make an impact against the Colts? Better yet, is Payton Manning healthy? The Broncos made it as the 2nd seed in the AFC, but let’s face it, Payton and the Orange Gang aren't playing like the team from last year. Will Andrew Luck have luck on his side and pull off an upset against his predecessor?
Everything seems to point to the Seahawks being favorites in this game. However, like the Broncos, they aren't playing like the team of last year. The 12th Man has been pretty quiet this year. Meanwhile, the Panthers have been up and down. Cam Newton doesn’t really have anyone to throw to seeing how Steve Smith Sr. is now a Raven - will that be a big factor or can Cam scramble and run his team to victory? The Panthers held an 11-5 Arizona Cardinals to just 77 total yards. Can this Panthers defense stop Russel Wilson and “Beast Mode” in Marshawn Lynch?
Last, but not least, let's all just “R-E-L-A-X”. That said, I doubt the DeMarco Murray will relax with the way he has been running up and down the field this year. However, the Cowboys are going to Green Bay on Sunday, which means COLD WEATHER. Which Tony Romo will we see? Will Aaron Rogers and his team of “Cheese Heads” “Discount Double Check” the Cowboy at the “Frozen Tundra”? I guess we shall see...
What do you all think?