January 15th, 2011 Saturday
Last Minute Takes
Seahawks-Bears Matchup
This matchup could simply come down to one thing; which team can run the ball. The Bears have been playing exceptionally well this season, especially since the team has found more of a balanced attack.
Running back Matt Forte will be a huge factor in the Bears success today, something that he wasn’t in the first matchup since the team decided to settle with the pass (45 pass plays, 14 run plays). In today’s contest, the number of carries Forte sees will be direct portion to how successful the Bears will be; the more he runs, the better Chicago does.
On the other side, it will be paramount that running back MArshawn Lynch and Seahawks sustain some kind of run game today.; even if they can’t gobble up huge yards, as long as the Seahawks can stay away from obvious passing situations quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and the passing game can have success. The Bears don’t have a formidable four man rush and will have to blitz to get pressure. It will be a daunting task for Lynch and company to grind out some effective yards today; Bears finished the season ranked second against the run.
The Seahawks have had a nice run, but in the windy city their hopes and dreams of reaching the NFC Championship may just get blown away by a Bears teams looking to take their next step to greater heights.
My pick; Bears
Jets-Patriots Matchup
I must admit that I love head coach Rex Ryan’s cavalier attitude and swagger, but unfortunately he can’t use it on the field today. He’s going up against one of the best masterminds on the gridiron today. Ryan and company have been here before, but they have never met an opponent on such a roll as the one the Patriots are on.
During their eight game winning streak the Patriots scored more than 30 points in all eight. The more impressive stat about the Patrtiots winning streak is their lists of opponents that they rolled through on the way to winning eight; Steelers, Colts, Jets, Bears, and Packers.
Quarterback Tom Brady has been scintillating this season and near perfect with 36 passing touchdowns, just four interceptions, and a passer rating of 111.0. The Patriots (14-2) have looked unstoppable at times and near perfect this season. If the Jets are going to hope for the near impossible, it will take a colossal effort; the Jets will need to be perfect today.
This matchup may look one sided on paper and after all the hype, but the one thing to remember, the Jets have beaten the Patriots this season; they will need to play even better today than they did in week 2 to come out with a win in Foxboro today.
My Pick; Patriots
Just my take.
By David Ortega
This matchup could simply come down to one thing; which team can run the ball. The Bears have been playing exceptionally well this season, especially since the team has found more of a balanced attack.
Running back Matt Forte will be a huge factor in the Bears success today, something that he wasn’t in the first matchup since the team decided to settle with the pass (45 pass plays, 14 run plays). In today’s contest, the number of carries Forte sees will be direct portion to how successful the Bears will be; the more he runs, the better Chicago does.
On the other side, it will be paramount that running back MArshawn Lynch and Seahawks sustain some kind of run game today.; even if they can’t gobble up huge yards, as long as the Seahawks can stay away from obvious passing situations quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and the passing game can have success. The Bears don’t have a formidable four man rush and will have to blitz to get pressure. It will be a daunting task for Lynch and company to grind out some effective yards today; Bears finished the season ranked second against the run.
The Seahawks have had a nice run, but in the windy city their hopes and dreams of reaching the NFC Championship may just get blown away by a Bears teams looking to take their next step to greater heights.
My pick; Bears
Jets-Patriots Matchup
I must admit that I love head coach Rex Ryan’s cavalier attitude and swagger, but unfortunately he can’t use it on the field today. He’s going up against one of the best masterminds on the gridiron today. Ryan and company have been here before, but they have never met an opponent on such a roll as the one the Patriots are on.
During their eight game winning streak the Patriots scored more than 30 points in all eight. The more impressive stat about the Patrtiots winning streak is their lists of opponents that they rolled through on the way to winning eight; Steelers, Colts, Jets, Bears, and Packers.
Quarterback Tom Brady has been scintillating this season and near perfect with 36 passing touchdowns, just four interceptions, and a passer rating of 111.0. The Patriots (14-2) have looked unstoppable at times and near perfect this season. If the Jets are going to hope for the near impossible, it will take a colossal effort; the Jets will need to be perfect today.
This matchup may look one sided on paper and after all the hype, but the one thing to remember, the Jets have beaten the Patriots this season; they will need to play even better today than they did in week 2 to come out with a win in Foxboro today.
My Pick; Patriots
Just my take.
By David Ortega
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