*** NFL Wildcard Weekend ***

Seahawks cover 2.5  ...  Dallas wins... 

LAC covers 2.5 ....  Balty wins???  

I really liked LAC here, but the Chargers HC scares the ____ out of me.  How many points can Harbaugh out coach Lynn out of?  

I'm guessing a few points here, just like Carroll did in Dallas. 

100% agree that the Ravens arent asking too much of Lamar. My point is that if this game gets condensed and Lamar is FORCED to make the throws, will he be able to? These are the playoffs.....There is no way one can overlook that question because Lamar hasn’t been put in that position especially in a playoff game. As for Rivers, what should he expect? Should he expect that Baltimore will prioritize stoppping the run and that they’ll try to get Rivers off his spot considering he’s just as immobile as Brady? Harbaugh would be dumb to just sit back and not pressure Rivers....I wonder if Mayfield and the Browns will be the tape Rivers and the Chargers watch? What does Harbaugh change from last week to this week? Could he blitz more knowing Rivers isn’t as athletic as Mayfield? I would. What I mentioned about the Ravens though going up against Rivers.....Those will be things the Ravens will try to do but as I mentioned, will LA use the short passes as substitutes in the run game much like the Pats do against good defenses? That eats clock AND keeps the back end honest. Rivers and Lynn will most likely try to win the time of possession tomorrow to keep their defense on the bench fresh for when Harbaugh uses the run game. Will it work? We’ll see. Could this be the game where Harbaugh looks at part 1 and feels that same approach will suffice? Maybe. The Part 1 gameplan worked pretty well.....We don’t know what Lynn will do tomorrow; a lot like we didn’t know Dougy P would do some of the things he did late in games when it mattered most. I’m just playing devils advocate amigo; can’t wait until tomorrow’s games. All the best bud. 

So true 

Or you can just implement a simple query and see that conference dogs that won the last 2 matchups are 313-630 SU all time.

Uhm, excuse me sir but I'd classify that as "very hard," not "extremely hard"

313-630 -> very hard

50-893 -> extremely hard

SO FAR.....Lynn and his adjustments have been the difference. Also as stated above, the short passes that substitute for runs have really hurt the Ravens. That’s how you beat a great defense. The Ravens look lost on defense and you can thank the ole vet Rivers. PERFECT first half for LA on offense taking what the defense gives them. As for Lamar, Lamar hasnt made the throws that LA is forcing him to make. Down 12....I wouldn’t be surprised if Flacco comes in at some point especially if LA extends their lead. Whole other half to play but LA has set themselves up well here.....Gonna be an interesting second half.