BradyBranch39

Probably the Colts, but watch out for the Ravens if Flacco is really on and McGahee is ever used properly.

jbb9s

Considering a wild card team often wins the Super Bowl (Pitt, Indy, Balt, NYG to name a few in the last 8 years), I think it is reasonable for any team entering the playoffs to say: "IF WE EXECUTE, we can win the superbowl".

However, since that statement is true for all 12 playoff teams, it is really a matter of who can actually execute for 4 (or 3) games in a row under high pressure.

Can Belichick scheme well enough - of course - he's the best ever at it. But the same can not be said for Oneil , Wilhite, Guyton, Gaffney, Colvin, Sanders and Jordan. These characters are just too weak to make it happen this year.

Pats726

I agree Pitts Indy are the real teams that are on a roll...I agree with fgsand and his opinions of these teams...With teh Steelers...the Pats played them an donly mistakes on their OWN part prevented a large lead at the half...10 points minimum...and you get 10 ahead and that Pitts D is not the same as leading... Same with the Colts...they have issues as well..although are on a streak now..THAT is why I really think this team can get in and do something...but first things first OAKLAND!!!

fgssand

Check out 2001 Patriorts roster please.....

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Rob0729

Except the Jets have a worse pass defense than the Pats do. As bad as the Pats' pass defense has been, the Jets have been ten times worse. I like the Pats' chances to win a high scoring affair with the Jets. The Pats would have probably won the last time they met if Watson didn't fumble with no one touching him, Koppen didn't have a bad snap, and/or the Pats won coin flip in overtime.

As for the Colts, their offense has been sputtering as of late. They might be able to do something against the Pats, but I still think the Pats can keep it close like last time and possibly win.

Rob0729

Although I am not crazy about the Pats chances in the playoffs, I think no one other than the Steelers and Titans have been playing anything near consistently.

I still don't get how people think the Colts are playing well. They nearly lost to the Browns. If a stripped ball recovered for a TD didn't happen (the strip fumble was all defense, but it was a little luck for the bounce to a guy who could pick it up for a clear shot for the endzone), the Brown win that game. They played like crap against Houston twice. The Colts aren't playing good football right now, but they are stepping up at the right times to win the game (to their credit). But can they win that way in the playoffs?

Wax Frog

Translation : wildcard teams making it past you-know-who

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Seneschal2

If we do make it, I won't be too concerned with the opponents. I'll figure that Cassel is managing an offense that is executing each gameplan. And as long as someone on D is stepping up and making plays -- I'll remain hopeful. There are many ways to win one game (see Seattle). As fans, enjoy the journey...

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brdmaverick

none of those teams may scare you, but I have a feeling there is a lote of homerism and bias in that opinion.

Let me spin it this way, I don't think any of those teams would necessarily be afraid to play New England. In fact, they may be the matchup that they are rooting for.

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SVN

i agree. We can say we couldve beaten the colts if not for X,beat the steelers if not for Y but isnt every win or loss in sports like that ? How many games have we won which shouldnt have if the other did do something different.
This isnt last yr or even before's new england team. We are a mash unit and running out bodies to put on the field. getting into the playoffs will be an achievement IMO.