It was another 2-2 week during the divisional round of the playoffs – given the way some of these games have gone, I’ll take that.
Still, as good as Arizona has looked thus far and as much as Sir Whoopass likes to come on here and rip on my picking against them, I still apparently haven’t learned my lesson.
I just don’t think the Cardinals are that good – yet. Or, maybe I just can’t picture them in the Super Bowl.
My picks for this week? An All-Pennsylvania Super Bowl.
Philadelphia (-3) at Arizona: This is the week the bubble bursts – although I am convinced that if the Cardinals continue to emphasize the run they’ll not only make this a game, but they’ll be damn good next season as well.
Baltimore (+6) at Pittsburgh: This is a tough one. I’d be more comfortable betting the under 34. But in the game itself I think the battle-tested Steelers stop the run and rattle the rookie Flacco just enough to hang on for the win, something like 13-6.
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The Cardinals need another balanced approach on offense this week. The running game has been productive in the past three weeks, and it’s allowed offensive coordinator Todd Haley to keep teams off-balance with his play calling. There will be considerable pressure on the offensive line, the running backs and Kurt Warner to handle the blitz./Cool widgets at statbeat.
I don’t think anyone has ever accused you of being a quick study. Good thing you didn’t actually take the under in the AFC game.
When I get on stretches like this I would be well-served to just bet against what I think…
I’d be doing quite well this year, at least on the NFC.
So it goes.
Sir Whoopass – I expect better from you–Andy picks Baltimore at 6, then predicts a Steelers win with a score that has Pittsburgh covering the spread (13-6), and you don’t rip him for that?