And then there were 4.
New England vs Jacksonville - The Jags won a surprising game against the Steelers. I didn't expect the Jags to win, but if they were going to win, I thought it would be through a smothering defensive effort, not by outscoring the Steelers in a shootout. I think the run ends here, although I'd prefer the Jags in the SB. Pats 34-17.
Minnesota vs Philadelphia - Are the Vikings a team of destiny after the improbable finish to last week's game? Maybe not, but I think they are just a bit better than the Eagles. Both teams have strong defenses. The Vikings gave up the second half comeback, but that was against one of the all-time greats in Brees. Nick Foles is no Drew Brees. On offense, I'll give the Vikings a slight edge over the Eagles. This should be a very close game, coming down to a last minute attempt by the Eagles to get into FG range for the win....but unlike the Vikings/Saints game, the Eagles will fall just short. Vikings 20-19 thanks to a missed extra point by the Eagles.
New England vs Jacksonville - The Jags won a surprising game against the Steelers. I didn't expect the Jags to win, but if they were going to win, I thought it would be through a smothering defensive effort, not by outscoring the Steelers in a shootout. I think the run ends here, although I'd prefer the Jags in the SB. Pats 34-17.
Minnesota vs Philadelphia - Are the Vikings a team of destiny after the improbable finish to last week's game? Maybe not, but I think they are just a bit better than the Eagles. Both teams have strong defenses. The Vikings gave up the second half comeback, but that was against one of the all-time greats in Brees. Nick Foles is no Drew Brees. On offense, I'll give the Vikings a slight edge over the Eagles. This should be a very close game, coming down to a last minute attempt by the Eagles to get into FG range for the win....but unlike the Vikings/Saints game, the Eagles will fall just short. Vikings 20-19 thanks to a missed extra point by the Eagles.