Week 17 Wrapup

Week 17 Wrapup

Can anyone stop Finley in the red zone?

While they played an uncaring Giants team, the Vikings looked sharp. They will be really tough to beat at home. And Green Bay rolled over Arizona as they sat most of their starters. I think it was a good move by both teams, the Cardinals have playoff experience on their roster while the Packers are young and have virtually none. Whoever emerges from next week’s rematch will be the dark horse to make a run to Miami. They are both solid on offense and defense and have gifted, mistake-free quarterbacks.

Week 17 Winners

  1. Aaron Rodgers
  2. Ryan Grant – He’s been playing solid last 5 weeks now.
  3. Packer D – Woodson (another TD), Matthews (constant pressure)
  4. Favre – Since the 2nd half of last week’s loss to the Bears, he’s been smooth. Question is, does this signifiy that he is calling the plays now or?

Week 17 Losers

  1. Giants team – They started 5-0, and finished 8-8. Last two games they were outscored 44-7 and 41-9. Ouch.

Published on January 4, 2010 9:25 am.
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Week 17 Picks

It’s the last week of the regular season and I don’t recall another final week with not so much drama involved. Most playoff spots are decided, except for the AFC. So this week is more of a guess as you have no clue who’s going to play (or not play)

Packers @ Cardinals – Green Bay has nothing to play for, they either have the 5 or 6 seed. The Cardinals could be in the running for the 2 seed if the Vikings fall in the early game. If Vikings lose, Cardinals 28 Packers 16…otherwise I see this being a preseason type game as they will most likely have a Wild Card rematch next week. Packers 33 Cardinals 30.

Side note: I’m hoping the Vikings lose so the Cardinals play all out in this game while giving the Packers the opportunity to rest ailing players.

Giants @ Vikings – Even though they have been reeling (losing 3 of 4), the Vikings are still a good team, and they are especially good at home. Will the Giants try to gain some respect after last week’s debacle? Probably not. Vikings 36 Giants 20.

Bears @ Lions – This could end up being the game of the week because its all about pride. Should be a brusing game that the Bears will walk away with towards the end. Bears 38 Lions 29.

Published on January 3, 2010 10:32 am.
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