Here we go:
New England vs Indianapolis:
I continue to shake my head at the success of Bill Belichick because I remain convinced that he brazenly continues to use any advantage he can find to win, including cheating. Occasionally during the season, an opponent will make the Pats look like easy game. For example, early in the season Kansas City made New England look foolish beating them 41-14. A few years ago, Rod Chudzinski took his Cleveland Browns into New England and dominated the Pats for 3 1/2 quarters. Had it not been for a few bad ref calls the Browns would have won.
My contention is that some teams, with a bit of knowledge of how Belichick truly operates, change their play calling schemes when they match up against the Pats. A run call is recoded to long pass and becomes an easy touchdown. Suddenly the Pats, with knowledge that their opponent is "on to them" find themselves on equal footing and struggle all game long.
Lo and behold, Rod Chudzinski now works for the Colts. Look for the Colts to break a few big plays today and defeat evil.
BL Predicts:
Colts 24
Pats 21
Green Bay vs Seattle:
If Aaron Rodgers, who is the best QB in the NFL, were not nursing a serious calf injury I would be more conflicted about this choice. However Rodgers is seriously hurt and the Seahawks are at home with a healthy Super Bowl caliber QB in Russell Wilson. Seattle also has the nastiest defense in the NFL and as we all know, defense wins championships even in the pass happy NFL.
It should not even be close today:
BL Predicts:
Seattle 27
Green Bay 17
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