subject: NFL Football Playoffs AFC Divisional Round [print this page] NFL Football Playoffs AFC Divisional Round Let us begin with the Jets. They are looking good. They took down the AFC North champion with a bit of ease. Their defense is strong. Strong enough to have kept Chad Ochocinco under control for most of the game: he only ran 28 yards for the night. Quarterback Mark Sanchez had a brilliant performance in his first ever playoffs. He completed 12 of his 15 attempts for one touchdown and 182 passing yards. And both their defense and the teams ability to run the ball have given quite good results. In the Jets last 7 games, the teams defense has not allow more then 15 points per game. But now Sanchez is going to face the Chargers at home, and its not quite certain if he is going to play like he did last week. Even though the Jets have an impressive defense, they are facing a team that has scored more then 20 points in their last 20 games. Now the Chargers have won 11 games in a row, and they might just keep up their momentum. Actually, they are looking so strong that they are the second most favorite team to win Super Bowl XLIV with a ML of +325 just behind the Colts. Quarterback Phillip Rivers has passed the ball along 4254-yards completing 28 touchdown passes this season. The New York Jets have a great defense, but just take a look at these numbers by the Chargers: both Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates have more then 1100 yards each, and if this is not enough LaDainian Tomlinson has rushed 730 yards for 72 points. Tomlinson had a rough game against Washington two weeks ago, but he has had time to recover, and theres a big chance he could play. As of press time, the Chargers are the favorite by 7 points on Sportsbook industry leader Instant Actions Sports. Now, lets take a look at the other game in AFC Divisional round. The Indianapolis Colts have played it safe during these last weeks. They are expected to win their game against the Baltimore Ravens. Furthermore, they are expected to win it all. Instant Actions Sports has set NFL futures lines for the Big Game. If you think the Colts are good to go all the way, well, take a look at this sports wagering line: Indianapolis Colts to win Super Bowl XLIV ML +275. Baltimore is still a treat and cannot be taken lightly. The Ravens can run the ball. In fact, they averaged 216.5 yards in their last 5 games. Last week they flew over the Eagles with complete authority. Baltimore managed to keep New Englands Tom Brady from performing at his best. But the Ravens are now going to be facing this years MVP Peyton Manning. Whats even tougher, they are going to face a well-rested Peyton Manning. The Ravens defense is going to have Ray Lewis aiming his 250 lbs. at Manning to try to stop him. But its a rough job. Rumor has it that quarterback Joe Flaccos hip injury is quite more painful that he would admit. He is a tough guy, sure, and he has the motivation and stamina to ride it through, but he only completed 11 passes in his last game, so you might want add the hip into the equation. And to make things worse, Todd Heap has been suffering from back spasms, yet Head Coach John Harbaugh say they will be fine. Its going to be a tough road game for the Ravens defense. The Colts have 5 receivers with 47 or more receptions each. And if you are into statistics, they Colts have won their last 7 matches against the Ravens. Still, according to Instant Actions Sports wagering lines the Colts are the favorite by 6 points as of press time. JAN/12/2010
