Worst playoffs ever?

[channtheman]

Do any of you older rats remember a season where the playoffs were filled with this many blowouts? Aside from the Packer game none of the games have really been close at all. And if you like to watch any defense at all, you probably didn't really enjoy the Packer game that much. Seriously, has there been a season where there were this many blowouts in the playoffs?

[mission]

its been a horrible weekend of football that's for sure

[Joemailman]

I was thinking the same thing. The only good game was the one the Packers lost.

[channtheman]

I was thinking the same thing. The only good game was the one the Packers lost.

And I've even heard some people say that it wasn't defensive enough for their tastes (which I totally understand).

[MOBB DEEP]

Defense is passe in nfl

scoring brings in casual fan even if blowouts i think

[mmmdk]

Worst playoffs in ages!

Saints vs Vikings = should be close.

Colts vs Jets = Colts win big

Colts vs Bolts = close game for sure

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Worst playoffs so far. I think we're about to get to the meat of it with the CCG's and the Superbowl. Like you mentioned, I love to see a good defensive game so maybe that just gives me a slanted view. Sadly, with all these new rule changes, I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the new "norm."

[MOBB DEEP]

i like the compelling story lines thus far

[channtheman]

Worst playoffs so far. I think we're about to get to the meat of it with the CCG's and the Superbowl. Like you mentioned, I love to see a good defensive game so maybe that just gives me a slanted view. Sadly, with all these new rule changes, I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the new "norm."

I'm thinkin that the Saints/Vikes game could be a pretty good one. While I think it would be hilarious for the Jets to now go and beat the Colts, I don't know if that has much of a chance of happening. I'd love for the Jets to beat the Colts. We'll see.

[denverYooper]

Yeah, the Jets are keeping it entertaining.

[Merlin]

I think the AFC teams have over looked the Jets. They do have a pretty good defense and they CAN run the ball. If they keep Sanchez under 20 attempts then they will win ball games. He will make a play or two and if your defense is playing well, that's all it takes, just ask San Diego and Cincinnati.

I think the Jets are making the playoffs interesting to watch. The NFC, the Cardinals were over-rated, the Eagles were over-rated, the Cowboys were a shock to only put up 3 points. The Packers were probably the most under-rated team coming in and half the team (defense) lived up to that expectation while the other half (offense) well exceeded expectations. The Vikings were supposed to be one and done but my thoughts were as long as they were in the baggy dome, they wouldn't be beat this year. New Orleans and Minnesota is an interesting match up. New Orleans has been blown out at home (Cowboys) and Minnesota is 4-4 on the road, getting blown out a few times themselves. It only see a close game in a shootout, I don't see both defenses rising to the occasion, it will be one or the other. So it will either come down to a 52-50 game or a blowout by one of them with a dominating defensive output, at least that's what this season is telling me.

[denverYooper]

I think the AFC teams have over looked the Jets. They do have a pretty good defense and they CAN run the ball. If they keep Sanchez under 20 attempts then they will win ball games. He will make a play or two and if your defense is playing well, that's all it takes, just ask San Diego and Cincinnati.

I think the Jets are making the playoffs interesting to watch. The NFC, the Cardinals were over-rated, the Eagles were over-rated, the Cowboys were a shock to only put up 3 points. The Packers were probably the most under-rated team coming in and half the team (defense) lived up to that expectation while the other half (offense) well exceeded expectations. The Vikings were supposed to be one and done but my thoughts were as long as they were in the baggy dome, they wouldn't be beat this year. New Orleans and Minnesota is an interesting match up. New Orleans has been blown out at home (Cowboys) and Minnesota is 4-4 on the road, getting blown out a few times themselves. It only see a close game in a shootout, I don't see both defenses rising to the occasion, it will be one or the other. So it will either come down to a 52-50 game or a blowout by one of them with a dominating defensive output, at least that's what this season is telling me.

I'm hoping for a shootout myself in the NFCCG. Even though I really appreciate how the Jets play.

The thing that is intriguing about the Jets is that they have such a good pass D. Sure, they played well against the run, but they can pressure the QB and they can cover well. I didn't really realize it until I actually watched them play a passing team last night. I mean, I thought they beat the Bengals because the Bengals played a similar grind-it-out + play D style but last night was a surprise to me in how well they played against a passing team.

Still, though, you can see how tenuous their approach is -- they lived off of those missed field goals last night -- but it's working so far. My sense is that they'll have less success against Manning but I thought San Diego would kill 'em, so what do I know?

[Freak Out]

Ever since the Colts mailed it in the Jets have had some serious mojo working. I would not be surprised at all if the Jets come out on top of the Colts in the AFC. The defense is playing tough as nails and the offense is going to work the run all game long. Should be a good one.

The NFC game should be a wild one...the edge has to be with the home team but who knows with all the firepower the Queens have on offense...could go either way. I was surprised at how well the Saints handled the Cards though.....

[Joemailman]

Saints/Vikings may come down to who can protect their quarterback.

Colts could definitely lose. Revis had the ability to take Reggie Wayne out of the game, and Peyton doesn't have the multiple weapons he used to have.

[MOBB DEEP]

minny v jets would be nuts!

I agree about the protection Joe

btw, why is Rex Ryan ALWAYS tryna be a card???

pipe down