WOW, just wow. Tebow time lives on.
Round Two Revised Predictions:
(1) Pats defeat (4) Broncos - Tebow is an amazing story, but this isn't Hollywood. As bad as the Pats defense is, Brady is a better QB then Ben and he's fully healthy. I could definitely see this game being close and frankly, if the Broncos pull this out, then screw it, I'll pick them the rest of the way. Still: Pats 24-17 as Brady wins it on a march downfield with a TD to Gronk.
(2) Ravens defeat (3) Texans - I was wrong about the Texans. They looked great in beating up on the Bengals, and I expect this to be a smashmouth game with two good defenses and two great running backs. Neither QB inspires confidence, though I guess Flacco is slighty better. In the end, I still think the Ravens are slighty better offensively and that they will do enough to get to Yates. Give it to the Ravens 20-14.
(4) Giants defeat (1) Packers - I was really impressed with the Giants tonight. In all phases of the game they came through and their defense is actually looking very tough, which I would NEVER have believed a few weeks ago. However, the key to this game and for every game going forward is the running game. The best way to beat Rodgers is to keep him off the field and if the Giants can manage to keep the ball and score points against an average Packers defense, they can pull off the upset. Give me the Giants 31-28.
(3) Saints defeat (2) 49ers - Drew Brees really is amazing. I continue to be blown away by his consistency, his accuracy and the way the team seem to make plays for him when his throws are slighty off. The 49ers are a great defense, but their strength is stopping the run, which is not what the Saints want to do. I expect a lot of screens to the Saints RB's to compensate for a running game and I think in the end, the 49ers will need to score a lot of TD's, not settle for FG's, which will be their downfall. Saints 27-16.
Take care all. Maybe, just maybe, we're watching a miracle come true in Denver.