The Drubbing

Writing for The Drubbing has some perks.  On top of the mass amounts of fame, money and women, i also get to have the final say in the articles.  So, i am brandishing myself, Ryan Doyle, the Drubbing God of the week.

During the 2009-2010 NFL season i somehow transformed into the modern day Jimmy the Greek.  Let me explain.  I finished #1 in a group of people that picked every NFL game against the spread each week.  I finished with a 140-113 record against the spread, pretty unreal.  Imagine if gambling was legal and money was involved, i would have won quite a lot of money from the 20+ person pot.  I was on fire all year.  I finished picking the most game correct from my group only once the entire year (and even that one i tied with someone else), but i finished 2nd 6 weeks.  That my friends is a model of consistency.  I used a combination of first instincts and taking the points when the Colts and Steelers were favored (both teams grossly over valued all season long) and rode that all season long.

So with that said, here are my picks for the Wildcard weekend:

Jets at Bengals (-2.5)

I am taking the Bengals to cover.  They have not really impressed me this year, with the exception of their defense.  That is an underrated group.  With that said, if the Bengals don’t put 8-10 guys in the box and make Sanchez throw the ball 20+ times, then Marvin Lewis should be stoned and burned at the stake.  A rookie QB on the road is not a good bet.

Eagles at Cowboys (-4)

In this match-up i am taking the Iggles.  We are 2 McNabb throws to DeSean Jackson and 3 Romo/Wade Phillips mistakes away from this being a blow out.  I think Dallas’s defense will keep this close as they are on fire right now, but i feel the Eagles will not only cover the spread, but win the game outright.

Ravens at Patriots (-3.5)

The Pats are 8-0 at home in the playoffs under Coach BB.  ‘Nuff said, give me the Pats to cover.  The Ravens do not have the receivers to make the big plays, and even though the Patriots lost Wes Welker, their RBs are finally healthy, and I feel that they will control the ball in the cold winter weather at Foxboro.

Packers at Cardinals (-2.5)

No team is hotter than the Pack (sorry San Diego).  I think they will win the game out right and also march through the playoffs.  When you have the offense Green Bay does, and a Defensive Player of the year (in my opinion) in Charles Woodson that is a dangerous combination that can make a deep run.