NFL Playoff Recap

Baltimore 33 New England 14

DP already did a recap of this game, so I am not going to say a lot about this. It was Brady's worst game as a Patriot, but it doesn't just end there. The dynasty is over, and there are certain things that have to change. 1. Stop being so pass happy. 2. Get a running game. 3. Get better secondary. 4. Get a defensive line that will get pressure on the QB. 5. Get rid of the arrogance and comeback with a chip on their shoulders.

NY Jets 24 Cincy 14

Mark Sanchez did what he had to do, which was not turn the ball over. The Jets defense is outstanding, and they just completely shut down Palmer. Still, the Bengals were able to run on them, which could be a problem for the Jets down the road. It has been a long hard season for Cincy, but they will be back.

As for the Jets, they need Sanchez to play exactly like this for the rest of the playoffs, and the Jets should feel good that they have 2 very strong runninbacks in Jones (34 yards 1 TD) and Greene (135 yards 1 TD).

Philadelphia 14 Dallas 34

Well the Cowboys proved me wrong. Romo played very solid, mistake free football (244 yards 2 TDs 0 Ints), and the Cowboys got everything they wanted to from their runing game (Jones 148 yards 1 TD). The real story is the Cowboys defence though. They made McNabb's life miserable all game long, and completely shut down any running game for the Eagles.

I hate Romo, but you have to give credit to him and his squad. Dallas had not won a playoff game since 1996, so this is really a big deal for this franchise, and right now there is no one playing better football in the NFL then these Cowboys.

Green Bay 45 Arizona 51 (OT)

By far the best game of the weekend. Rodgers and Warner put on a show that you will rarely see in the NFL. Warner threw for 379 yards and 5 TD with 0 INTs, and Rodgers wasn't far behind with 422 yards 4 TDs and 1 pick. The difference was the two turnovers by Rodgers. If the Packers hadn't started the game out so slowly they probably would have won, but you have to give credit to the Cardinals for playing so well even with Boldin on the sideline. This game had to give the Cardinals confidence, since they proved they can win without Boldin, and may have found a new #2 WR in Doucet (77 yards 2 TDs).

The Cardinals seem to be able to turn it on when it counts, and I wouldn't count them out against anyone. If that offensive line can protect Warner like they did yesterday then this offense could be one of the most deadly in the NFL, which is saying something when you are missing a player like Boldin.