This time last year Minnesota fans everywhere were licking their lips and crossing their fingers in hopes that the Vikings would make an unlikely run to the playoffs...it didn't happen and hope was once again sunk in a barrage of beers and whiskey.
Reference (http://seanysays.blogspot.com/2007/12/unlikely-vikings-playoff-bound-almost.html)
To counter any possible jinxes I will not discuss why I think Tavaris Jackson will lead the Vikings to the NFC Championship, or why I believe Minnesota is the team to beat, instead I'll hopefully send mass hexes across the page to the other 31 teams.
It's crunch time in the NFL and here's how I see things playing out.
Baltimore @ Dallas: No drama in this one, TO and Whitten will share the glory as Dallas wins big in the Texas Stadium finale, 32-17.
Cincinnati @ Cleveland: The state of Ohio doesn't have much to show in this one, but Ryan Fitzpatrick has at least played consistently, Bengals win 18-12.
New Orleans @ Detroit: The lions have one the last three contests between the two teams, that ends tomorrow when Drew Brees and the Saints offense have a field day, Saints win 41-21.
Arizona @ New England: Arizona is collapsing, and the Patriots are fighting for their playoff lives. Look for Matt Cassell to boost his free agent stock in this offensive explosion: Patriots win 38-31.
Pittsburgh @ Tennessee: It sure looks like the Titans have hit the wall while the Steelers just keep finding ways to win. I don't see this one being too close, Steelers roll 24-10.
San Francisco @ St. Louis : This may very well be the end of Tory Holt in St. Louis -- the final member of The Greatest Show on Turf still playing for the Rams -- unfortunately the 49ers will have the last hoo-rah in this one, San Fran 28-24.
Miami @ Kansas City: The Dolphins have already put together one of the best turn around seasons in NFL history, but will it be complete without a shot at the playoffs? Miami wins 19-10.
San Diego @ Tampa Bay: The Chargers at 6-8 are technically still very alive in the AFC West playoff race -- unfortunately all hope will most likely disappear against a stout Tampa D. Bucs win 24-20
Buffalo @ Denver: Somone needs to teach these two teams the meaning of the word consistent -- both have had so much promise -- and both have been utterly disappointing, the only difference is Denver can still make the playoffs. Upset special Buffalo over Denver 13-7.
New York Jets @ Seattle: Do the Jets even want to win the AFC East? They sure looked dead until Shaun Ellis recovered the JP Losman fumble last week to squeak out a win -- the Jets are 0-3 out West -- but look for things to change against a Seattle team who has only managed three victories this year. J-E-T-S 31-14
Houston @ Oakland: Steve Slaton should be going to the Pro-Bowl, and the Texans should be better than their 7-7 record. The Raiders have no identity other than being consistent losers, Houston wins 23-9.
Atlanta @ Minnesota: Matt Ryan has the inside track for Rookie of the Year and Mike Smith should be coach of the year, but Minnesota eliminates the Falcons from playoff contention in this close on. Vikings on top 17-14.
Philadelphia @ Washington: Has anyone ever gone from Savior to Villian as quickly as Jim Zorn has in DC? McNabb and company womp the reeling Redskins 31-16.
Carolina @ New York Giants: The Giants put the exclamation point on their NFC dominance in this one, G-Men (somewhat) dismantle the red hot panthers 24-22.
Green Bay @ Chicago: There is something missing in Green Bay this year but I just can't seem to put my finger on it...oh wait...IT'S BRETT FAVRE!!! Chicago delivers one more kick to the nuts to Packer fans when they emberass their beloved Pack Attack on national television 20-10.
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