NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round

So after wild-card weekend, we've got some good match-ups for the divisional round. First up are the Seattle Seahawks versus the Green Bay Packers. This pits Brett Farve versus Mike Holmgren.

The game starts off fast as Seattle scored two quick touchdowns but Green Bay fights back. They scored 21 unanswered to gain control of the game. The weather played a part as the snow picked up as the game wore on. That played directly into the Packers' hands, since they have the better running game. That proved to be correct as Ryan Grant pounded the football. Green Bay took over the game and ended up winning 42-20.

New England versus Jacksonville is a very entertaining game. Jacksonville too the opening kickoff and went 80 yards for the first score of the game. New England came right back and scored on a Tom Brady touchdown pass to Ben Watson. Jaguars QB David Garrard fumbled on the Jags next possession, which the Patriots turned into another touchdown, a 14-7 lead, early in the second quarter. Jacksonville comes right back with a 95 yard drive to tie the game at 14. Garrard now has two touchdown passes.

The Jaguars are throwing the ball pretty well. They're also having some success with the run. New England is also showing a balanced offense. This game will be won or lost with turnovers and/or penalties. Jacksonville already has one, the Garrard fumble. Tom Brady has started 12 for 12, with 120 yards and a touchdown. He looks so calm in the pocket. After being sacked on the first offensive play, Brady is getting tons of time to throw.

I have to disagree with the CBS's halftime crew assessment of the game. I don't think New England is on the ropes, not by a long shot. New England has played close games this season, so they know how to play for 60 minutes. We also have seen Jacksonville let up, especially in their last game against Pittsburgh. But time will tell.

Time did tell as the Pats ended up winning the game 31-20. Next up for the undefeated Pats are either the Colts or the Chargers, both of whom New England has beat this season.