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Red Zone Report: Divisional Round

by The Beast
created January 14, 2008, last edited February 21, 2008
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Packers 42, Seahawks 20 - Once again, the Seahawks proved that they can't win on the road while the Packers demonstrated how difficult winning at Lambeau Field can be in January. The Seahawks were rolling early on as they took advantage of two early turnovers with scores. However, they then failed to get in the end zone for the rest of the day. As usual, Seattle had a lot of trouble running the football, which was absolutely necessary considering the snowy conditions. On the other side, the Packers had an excellent running game behind Ryan Grant, who totaled over 200 yards on the ground and three scores after two first quarter fumbles. With one of their top receivers gone early in the game, Seattle's passing attack was limited as the Packers’ defenders such as Al Harris and Atari Bigby leveled hit after hit on Seahawk receivers. While the much of the credit for Green Bay's victory belongs to Grant, Brett Favre had another great performance as well, throwing two touchdowns to wide receiver Greg Jennings. What was most impressive about the Packers was how fast and quick their defense was, as Seattle was incapable of doing anything offensively. The Packers defense made it clear that if the Hawks want to become an upper echelon NFC team again than they're going to have to invest more in the offensive line realize it’s time to cut Shaun Alexander loose.

Patriots 31, Jaguars 20 - I absolutely hate New England but I can't deny the fact that they're one of the best teams in NFL history. Winning two more games will undoubtedly make the them the greatest of all time. Jacksonville played their hearts out and nearly pulled this one off as they were down by eight points in the first quarter. The Jags tried going pass-first as often as possible to keep up with New England in the first half, but in the end the Patriots's offense was just too powerful. By going away from their running game, Jacksonville wound up kicking field goals. If you're going to score touchdowns, you have to have touchdowns not field goals. I just hope someone can beat the Patriots

Chargers 28, Colts 24 - Okay, I'll admit it. I'm stunned. Without Phillip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Antonio Gates, the Chargers will still able to go into Indianapolis and pull off a major upset. With the big three missing in the fourth quarter, guys like Billy Volek at quarterback and Michael Turner at running back led San Diego 78 yards on eight plays to score the final go-ahead touchdown.The Chargers' defense made Manning look normal as the pressured the golden boy constantly throughout the game. However, in the fourth quarter, Manning and the Colts still had a chance to win with a first and goal at the ten. The Chargers' big-play defense then held on downs at its 7, and stopped Indy again in the final moments to preserve the win.

Giants 21, Cowboys 17 - While a lot of people are saying that Tony Romo choked in the playoffs, most of the blame should fall on the coaching staff and Dallas's offensive line. The Cowboys have one of the best running back tandems in all of the NFL with Marion Barber III and Julius Jones but offensive coordinator Jason Garrett stuck with the pass a little too much. At some points in the game, it seemed as if Dallas didn't even have a rushing attack. The Cowboys' offensive line should also shoulder much of the blame for the loss. During the final drive, Tony Romo spent every single play on his back as he had no time to even look down field. So before people go criticizing Romo, they might want to remember that there are ten other players on offense as well.


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CheezerMajor Leaguer
272 days ago
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A lot of credit to the Packer weakness, their offensive line. They did an incredible job in controlling the Seattle front 7. Tauscher just owned Kerney. Colledge, whose footspeed I've questioned in the past, did a great job. They are gelling just in time.
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SSreportersLegend
272 days ago
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Huh? I thought the Pack allowed one of the fewest sacks in the league.
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CheezerMajor Leaguer
272 days ago
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Look a little deeper. They have struggled all season. That's why McCarthy has been juggling Moll, Spitz, Colledge, and Costin. Heck, even Barbre has played some.

The offensive line weakness is why they installed the Cheese Spread Offense (tm). Going five wide to force the defense into a nickel and then using quick drops and quick slants to slow down the defensive pressure.

As for run blocking, they have improved dramatically throughout the year and I think that they are starting to get it.
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SSreportersLegend
272 days ago
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Well...good luck in the NFC Title Game, blow out the Giants.
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SSreportersLegend
272 days ago
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Oh the fun, Seattle has the following opponents for next year:

Home

NFC West

Eagles

Packers

Redskins

Patriots

Jets


Road

NFC West

Dolphins

Bills

Giants

Cowboys

Buccaneers


That would mean all of the playoff opponents from the NFC this year, will face Seattle. And you have the Patriots.....something better happen in the offseason or we're pretty much nailed.
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JuTMSY4Legend
272 days ago
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plus you could argue that the Eagles, Jets and Bills aren't slouches either...especially the bills on the road Honestly, Buffalo is severely underrated...with all the injuries and to still come up 7-9 in the AFC is probably close to 9-7 and NFC south champs (heh, bucs!)
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SSreportersLegend
272 days ago
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The Jets?
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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick
272 days ago
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Don't sleep on the Phins!
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CheezerMajor Leaguer
272 days ago
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All I know is that I'm really looking forward to the NFC Title game at Lambeau. Just think, the Packers were 4-12 two years ago.
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SSreportersLegend
272 days ago
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Same old same old, NFC North team makes it to the NFC Title Game......and Joe Buck will be there to describe the action.
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CheezerMajor Leaguer
272 days ago
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It never seems to be the Lions though.
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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick
272 days ago
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And you get to hear Chris Berman:

"Maybe there's something going on in the NFC Norris division... that's it for us, how long have we been doing this together, Tom?"

TJ: "21 years, Boom..."

CB: "And counting."
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Simms1156Div-I Stud
272 days ago
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I dont think that you can really put too much blame on Dallas' offensive line, the Giants led the league in sacks this year and for basically three quarters of the game they shut the pass rush down. If you are going to blame anybody on Dallas it would have to be either Patrick Crayton for that key drop or Anthony Henry who did a very poor job in coverage all day. As a side note for the Giants I would like to say that I am amazed by how well Corey Webster has played each of the last two weeks basically being left on an island with two of the better recievers in football. T.O did not have a great game and that is thanks in large part to Corey Webster.
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Simms1156Div-I Stud
272 days ago
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Is it known yet if I, as a Giants fan will have to deal with Buck and Aikman again next week?
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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick
272 days ago
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Probably since FOX gets the NFC. At least you'll still have a pulse, while I'm being bored to death by Jim Nantz: The Great Golf Announcer of All-Time.
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Simms1156Div-I Stud
272 days ago
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I would rather have a boring announcer than whatever it is that you would call Troy Aikman.
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GeodanVarsity
272 days ago
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Grant was a Tour de Force! He had the cutback run on the Seahawks all afternoon long for a total over 200 yards.

Jaguars rushed four linemen. Sometimes only three. Tom Brady had all the time in the world and was only sacked once. Jaguars passing attack was better than I expected. Kept the score reasonable close.

The Chargers are better than some give them credit. They were 14-2 last year. Lost to New England (not a bad team?) They have skilled players at skill positions and solid O and D lines. Not an upset in my book.

How the Cowboys ended the season looked a lot like the way they played. Owens hurt, again (same thing with Eagles). The only game in four that bored me. Cowboys focused on press not playoff game.
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