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Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos

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The Chipper

Prediction:  Broncos 35, Patriots 30 Win:  I stated that 3^rd down conversion rate and clock management would be the keys in this one.  The Denver machine controlled the game for almost 36 minutes and ran 71 plays.  “Blount Force Trauma” ran the ball against Denver 5 times for only 6 yards!!  They amassed a total of 27 first downs and were never threatened as the Broncos will represent the American Football Conference in Super Bowl XLVIII.

Prediction:  49ers 20, Seahawks 17 Loss:  This was a tough game to watch.  If you were a defensive enthusiast then it was right up your alley.  San Fran had control of this one as they totally swarmed and corralled Russell Wilson all night.  The slippery QB was held to zero yards on 5 carries and was sacked 4 times.   Two questionable calls from the officials took the game out of the 49ers hands.  Seattle came up with two crucial interceptions to seal the deal and they will represent the National Football Conference on February 2^nd in New Jersey.

Record for the week:  1 – 1.  Total for the Year:  57– 38 – 1

Prediction:  Seahawks 26, Saints 21 Win:  A stifling Defense shut down the Saints passing game in the 1^st half and it was all over by then.  Jimmy Graham had 1 catch and it didn’t have any impact on the outcome of this one.  Russell Wilson passed for just over 100 yards as Marshawn Lynch and the Offensive line controlled this game from the get-go.

Prediction:  Patriots 32, Colts 24 Win:  Four interceptions later, Mr. Luck and the Colts were bounced from the playoffs.  A huge game from LeGarrette Blount totally got the Colts out of this game as the weakness of Indy was exposed. 

Prediction:  49ers 21, Panthers 20 Win:  Cam the cry-baby was sent packing by a totally superior defense in San Francisco.  What a battle it’s gonna be in Seattle this weekend.

Prediction:  Broncos 30, Chargers 25 Win:  The Broncos tried to give this away, but suspect clock management and undisciplined defensive linemen (5 encroachment penalties) sealed the deal in Denver. 

Record for the week:  4 – 0.  Total for the Year:  56– 37 – 1

Prediction:  Colts 31, Chiefs 23  Win:  Man oh Man did that game set the bar for the weekend!!  You can’t go against Andrew Luck…regardless of where they play or who they play against.  Better watch out Patriots…you got a handful of a team that’s hot and very confident.

Prediction:  Eagles 27, Saints 24 Loss:  The Saints Defensive front line played up to expectations by holding the Eagles and their high powered rushing attach to just 80 yards.  The Saints controlled the ball for 35 plus minutes and had the last possession to kick a winning FG and earned a trip to Seattle and the # 1 seeded Seahawks. I think Brees has a chip on his shoulder.

Prediction:  Bengals 33, Chargers 21 Loss:  How does a team that had 27 first downs, 79 offensive plays, 439 total yards of offense and over 100 yards rushing at home lose a game 27 – 10?  I’ll tell you how…by committing 4 turnovers!!  It’ll kill you every time and Andy Dalton was in on 3 of those 4.  The Bengals continue the playoff curse and are one and done. The Chargers move on to play in Denver.  I hope San Diego isn’t counting their chickens just yet.

Prediction:  49ers 31, Packers 17 Win:  It wasn’t the coldest game on record in Green Bay, but it wasn’t the warmest either.  Aaron Rogers gave the Packers a fighting chance but the handicappers were spot on with SF being a 3 point favorite.  The game went back and forth throughout with neither team having more than a 6 point advantage.  SF moves on to face Carolina in what will be their 6^th trip to the East Coast.  Will that have any effect on the 49ers?  

Record for the week:  2 – 2.  Total for the Year:  52– 37 – 1

The Chippers Top 4

Wild Card Weekend!

Results of Week # 18 Wild Card Weekend:

Prediction:  Colts 31, Chiefs 23  Win:  Man oh Man did that game set the bar for the weekend!!  You can’t go against Andrew Luck…regardless of where they play or who they play against.  Better watch out Patriots…you got a handful of a team that’s hot and very confident.

Prediction:  Eagles 27, Saints 24 Loss:  The Saints Defensive front line played up to expectations by holding the Eagles and their high powered rushing attach to just 80 yards.  The Saints controlled the ball for 35 plus minutes and had the last possession to kick a winning FG and earned a trip to Seattle and the # 1 seeded Seahawks. I think Brees has a chip on his shoulder.

Prediction:  Bengals 33, Chargers 21 Loss:  How does a team that had 27 first downs, 79 offensive plays, 439 total yards of offense and over 100 yards rushing at home lose a game 27 – 10?  I’ll tell you how…by committing 4 turnovers!!  It’ll kill you every time and Andy Dalton was in on 3 of those 4.  The Bengals continue the playoff curse and are one and done. The Chargers move on to play in Denver.  I hope San Diego isn’t counting their chickens just yet.

Prediction:  49ers 31, Packers 17 Win:  It wasn’t the coldest game on record in Green Bay, but it wasn’t the warmest either.  Aaron Rogers gave the Packers a fighting chance but the handicappers were spot on with SF being a 3 point favorite.  The game went back and forth throughout with neither team having more than a 6 point advantage.  SF moves on to face Carolina in what will be their 6^th trip to the East Coast.  Will that have any effect on the 49ers?  

Record for the week:  2 – 2.  Total for the Year:  52– 37 – 1

The Chippers Top 5

Predictions for Week 15:

Chicago Bears @ Cleveland Browns

Usually a short week and being on the road is not a good combination.  This time though I believe it works into the Bears favor.  They performed at their best on offense (although against a crappy Dallas D) and that momentum should be enough against a better than average Brown defense.

Prediction:  Bears 24, Browns 17

New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

Losing Rob Gronkowski for the year is devastating in a number of ways. It keeps this game close. The Dolphins are a very confidant team and are dangerous now.

Prediction:  Dolphins 30, Pats 26

Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburg Steelers

Across the board most every positional matchup favors the Bengals, but the Steelers  have to win out to have a chance at the final playoff spot. Watch out for Big Ben in this game.

Prediction:  Steelers 24, Bengals 23

Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons

I gotta pick one of these two teams….I like the Redskins logo better. Kirk Cousins the rescue!!

Prediction:  Redskins 27, Falcons 24

Baltimore Ravens @ Detroit Lions

The Lions are a crazy team, but at home a little better to predict. The Ravens are on a roll though and Ray Rice finally broke the 100-yard mark last week.  Flacco has TE Pitta back too. This game will be close as a result, but home field gets it here.

Prediction Lions 33, Ravens 28

Prediction:  Texans 24, Jaguars 20 Loss:  Have a stroke and lose your job…that’s a tough couple of weeks for the ex head coach Kubiak as the Texans keep the losing streak alive.

Prediction:  Buccaneers 30, Bills 17 Win:  All is good in Tampa as the Bucs win their 4^th game in the last 5.  Looks like head coach Greg Schianno may save his job after an 0 – 8 start.

Prediction:  Bengals 27, Colts 21 Win:  Cincinnati looks to be peaking at just the right time with a slapping of the Colts.  Andrew Luck is just not enough.

Prediction:  Raiders 5, Jets 1 Loss:  How did the Airplanes put up 37 points???  Geno Smith settled down after a first half interception to play mistake free for the win.

Prediction:  Giants 35, Powder Blues 27 Loss: The G-Men (?) were eliminated from the playoffs as Eli tosses 2 more interceptions in Southern Cal.

Record for the week:  2 – 3.  YTD  42– 28 – 1

Watch for the Chippers Top 5 Wednesday Night!!

Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears

Indianapolis Colts @ Cincinnati Bengals

Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles

Buffalo Bills @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers

Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints

Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings

Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets

Atlanta Falcons @ Buffalo Bills

Cincinnati Bengals @ San Diego Chargers

Pittsburg Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens

New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks