NFL Playoffs 2007: Wild Card Weekend – A Guide to Getting Paid.

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So my boy Rhino posted his take on the College Bowl scene. It’s his game, and I’m not really one to comment on it. While I enjoy NCAA Football, mostly because of the sweet tailgating experience and the plethora of extremely attractive coeds, I’m not a freak, or at least a freak in the sense that Rhino is.

I prefer the NFL. And because of that preference, I also prefer to GAMBLE on the NFL. I stay away from betting on college sports in general, for reasons I care not to divulge here. Let’s just say you stick with what you know.

That said, here’s my breakdown of the first round, aka Wild Card Weekend.

KC Chiefs @ Indy Colts (LINE: Colts -7, o/u51)

I’ve heard a lot of people who claim to know football to say this one is a lock. That Archie’s #1 son will tear through the Chiefs questionable defense. But the problem I see here is that his time on the field is going to be limited. Let’s face it, William “The Refrigerator” Perry could rush for 150 yards against the Colts. And the Chiefs happen to have a RB who’s slightly better…Larry Johnson. Look for Johnson to carry the ball upwards of 40 times, eating the clock and keeping Manning on the sidelines. Better yet, when KC gets the lead, Payton will start to make some bad decisions and will look more like Eli. Not only does KC COVER, they win outright.

KC+7

Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks (LINE: Seahawks-3, o/u46.5)

This one will go down as “The Romo Game.” I say that because I strongly think that Dallas QB Tony Romo will make Sexy Rex Grossman look like Joe Namath. In his first playoff game, look for Romo to turn the ball over early and often. Seattle’s got more experience in key positions and a coach who doesn’t have the body of Patrick from Sponge Bob. Seattle will win at home and send the Tuna packing.

SEAHAWKS -3

NY Jets @ NE Patriots (LINE: Patriots -9, o/u37.5)

Hate to say it, but you’ve got to go with Brady. The kid has proven himself time & time again in the playoffs, and will do it again this year taking his team deep. After an embarrassing shut out loss to Miami, Brady has led the Pats to three straight wins, posting 40 points twice. He’s coming into this game with a hot hand, and will guide his team to another playoff win.

PATS -9

NY Giants @ Philly Eagles (LINE: -6.5 o/u46.5)

Philadelphia’s hot, winning 5 straight to close out the season. The Giants are coming off a big win vs. Washington that they desperately needed after two ugly losses, one of which came at the hands of Philly. The difference maker in this game: Eli Manning. He will continue to shit the bed when it comes to pressure situations. Both of Archie’s boys will be out of the payoffs in round one. Philly. BIG.

Eagles -6.5