Red was unable to make it happen last week, but he would have picked the Titans, Vikings, Jaguars and Panthers to win. So that would have been 3-1, but hey, it goes in the Shithole if you don’t do it in advance. Things have been hectic in Red World, so it will be short and sweet this week. And Red never bets on the NFL playoffs – that’s for the amateurs.
Vikings over Saints – Red is still wondering how the Texans let Case Keenum get away. He came in practically overnight at the end of 2014 season, won two games for a sad sack team and then was never even given the opportunity to compete for a back up spot. All so that Tom Savage could prove his worthlessness? Red completely discounts CK’s 16 games with the Rams over 2015-16 because he was being coached by Jeff Fischer – he of the giant stick up his Shithole – and a complete offensive moron of a head coach. Fischer has had one successful quarterback in his entire career – Steve McNair – who was talented enough to overcome the crippling effect of Fischer’s offensive ineptitude. So this will be sweet justice for Keenum – a quarterback that Red did not believe in either – but one he thought at least deserved a chance in Houston after the 2014 season. On the other side is the aged wonder Drew Brees – another Texas quarterback – who turned back the hands of time this year. Brees was certainly helped by a nice rushing attack and good defense. Brees didn’t have to carry his team this season. But what wins this game is the Vikings defense. There really isn’t a weak link there and they keep it close enough to win. Minnesota 20 New Orleans 17.
Titans over Patriots – Red is smoking the good stuff this morning fresh in from his favorite Shithole country. How else could he pick the Titans to knock off the reigning champs on a cold Massachusetts day with GOAT TB 12 at the helm? This is coming from the gut and like most things coming from that direction should probably end up in the Shithole. The Titans running attack will be effective enough to keep Brady and Co. off the field. Titans win this one if they control the ball for 37:30 and punt well. The Titans showed that they don’t crumble when down. Yeah, those were the Andy Reid Chiefs and this is a different class, but Red’s team of destiny makes it happen. Tennessee 24 New England 22.
Jaguars over Stealers – Another gamble for Red and possibly more money down the Shithole (are you sensing a trend here?) for anyone taking the Jags. Ben Rotlessburger has at times been very average in the face of excellent defenses and the Jags have just that. Don’t be surprised if Ben doesn’t make it through this entire game. The last time these teams met, BR should have been pulled. This time they may carry him off in a basket. The rest of the league took notice when the Jags kicked ass and took names in dismantling the Stealers 30-9 in Week 5 at Heinz Field. That win gave them the “Sacksonville” moniker as the Jags pressured BR into five interceptions and two sacks. Can they do it again, with a trip to the AFC Championship game on the line – a game that could be played in Florida? Red says Hell yes. Jacksonville 28 Pittsburgh 13.
Falcons over Eagles – As much as Red would love to pick the Eagles here, he just doesn’t feel the Foles magic. The Falcons are still on a Mission from God to make up for the utter humiliation of last season’s Superb Owl loss to the hated Pats. And the Eagles season started to circle the Shithole immediately after losing Carson Wentz – who still should win MVP because he was the most valuable player to any team this season. With Wentz under center the Eagles dispatch the Falcons with ease, but that will have to wait for another year. So it is with great reluctance that Red says – Atlanta 29 Philadelphia 12.
