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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/14/2013 2:43:23 PM

Lars

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I am rooting for the Harbaugh Bowl!

Go Ravens and Niners!!!!

I think that's the game we get. I like BAL to win that game. As a gambler, I would SURELY take BAL +points they are getting.

I think SF hammers atnaltA. However, CK7 could remember he s a rookie and wet the bed.....but that ATL defense was pretty weak yesterday.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/14/2013 8:10:12 PM

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The last team to beat the Packers usually becomes my 2nd favorite team. I wanted Seattle to win because of exBadger Russell Wilson and his outstanding play.

IF SF beats Atlanta, I think it will be a very close game.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/15/2013 1:02:36 PM

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New England will hammer Baltimore. Flacco won't have defensive meltdowns by New England like he had in Denver. New England 31, Baltimore 13.

San Francisco looks like a team of destiny. I have them beating Atlanta 34-24.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/15/2013 1:05:17 PM

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I just hope the players aren't reading the papers in SF.
They're already comparing Kap and Harbaugh to Montana and Walsh.

http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2013/01/14/echoes-of-past-in-harbaugh-kaepernick/

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/15/2013 1:08:10 PM

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I'm liking ATL in the NFC. Especially if the line gets over 4.
Would love to see BAL get in but it's hard to see them beating NE in the AFC Champ game two years in a row.
Going with the two home teams. 6-2 so far this post season straight up.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/15/2013 1:32:02 PM

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I'm liking ATL in the NFC. Especially if the line gets over 4.
Would love to see BAL get in but it's hard to see them beating NE in the AFC Champ game two years in a row.
Going with the two home teams. 6-2 so far this post season straight up.

Well, it's a good think that that Bal didn't beat NE last year in the AFCCG then...isn't it. I would think that tough to beat two years in a row thing would work in both directions.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/15/2013 1:40:23 PM

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I'm liking ATL in the NFC. Especially if the line gets over 4.
Would love to see BAL get in but it's hard to see them beating NE in the AFC Champ game two years in a row.
Going with the two home teams. 6-2 so far this post season straight up.

Well, it's a good think that that Bal didn't beat NE last year in the AFCCG then...isn't it. I would think that tough to beat two years in a row thing would work in both directions.

Getting ahead of myself there ... this multi tasking isn't working today ...

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/19/2013 12:11:48 AM

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I lean towards SF in the NFC game, but I can NOT ignore it when a spread changes.

The spread favoring SF probably angers some Falcons, feeling disrespected at home, just like SF felt last week.

The spread moved from SF -3 to most books having it between 4 and 5. IF calls and no calls all tend to favor Atlanta, that could prevent the 49ers from getting a lopsided win where they control the 2nd half with their run game. IF it's a close game, I would say that favors ATLANTA, who will have loud dome crowd, Matt Ryan and his big OL, and the team might rally behind Gonzo.

It's also interesting that the other game started at NE -10, and with heavy betting on Baltimore it's now between 7 1/2 and 8.

IF Baltimore wins, I don't think it will be because they got a lot of help from the refs, they might even have to OVERCOME the refs, like the Giants had to against GB in the playoffs last year. And while it's possible that the talk of a Raven's player about NE and Bellicheat might have angered some Patriots, it IS possible the league doesn't really want NE to win a SB because of that, and it would be easier for them to eliminate NE now, then to raise suspicion about THAT, if they have to 'sway' a SB away from NE.

Whereas I think Atlanta really lucked out that Seattle didn't beat them, I think Baltimore had luck on their side but did more things to EARN their win over Denver, so I DO buy into some of their talk that they might feel they are a team of destiny. Right now, I'm leaning towards SF and Baltimore in the SB, and I do NOT think it's because of any agenda of making it a Harbaugh SB.

I MIGHT change my mind before gametime, and if I post differently it's NOT because I"m trying to pick both sides and have the best of both worlds, it would be because I changed my mind. The prediction I go with, is the one made closest to game time.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/19/2013 5:46:29 PM

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The more reading I do, I think Baltimore is a silly pick. It's likely to be NE, possibly a blowout.

What I liked about Baltimore is they've played NE close, and I thought maybe they'll get lucky this time, the stars are aligned, maybe it's their year ? But I think the stars were just aligned for last week, they played a HC that takes a knee. NE is the hot team, Baltimore lost 4 of their last 5 regular season games. McKinnie adds a little size to their OL, and I think Flacco could get a deep pass TD that swings the game, IF the game is close. IF it's close, and IF Flacco can hit a deep pass late in the game, I think Baltimore COULD win.

But NONE of that seems likely, NE is the pick here, they'll get it done. I'm thinking the score will be 38-24, and Baltimore will get a TD that makes the score appear closer.

Baltimore 31 NE 38

I think SF-Atlanta might have the makings of a GREAT game. I don't think Kap will be able to run like he did last week, and he's likely to be nervous on the road. The analysis says Vernon Davis could have a big game, but Kap doesn't throw to him much, so if he does I think it will be just a couple of plays. Atlanta will key on Crabtree, so that should slow SF down. The SF pass rush looked pretty non-existent against a weak Packer OL, but we'll see if Justin Smith can make a difference.

I think if it's a close game at the end, Ryan is likely to try to throw it Gonzo, and I think 49ers will have him doubled, which could lead to a pick. I think for Atlanta to win in a close one, Ryan will need to hit Roddy White for the clutch grab. I don't really like Ryan in the clutch, he's been poor before, his OL is a large part of his success. Atlanta didn't need to win their last game against TB, won 3 of 4 before that, only loss at Carolina. SF won 3 of their last 4, the only lost being at Seattle, and it came the game after they just went into NE and won.

Atlanta does get the advantage of being the underdog, and most of the season they've been proving people wrong, especially at home. I wonder if I'm just picking SF because I like them better ? A really close game, should probably go to the home team. But I think SF has a slight coaching advantage, and Kap needs to reach the SB to justify his starting over Alex Smith, unless it's felt that beating GB was their SB. Atlanta is likely to get more help from the officials with more of the betting on SF.

I'm would like to see SF in a close game. I want to see the Dirty Birds lose by the same score the Vikes lost to them in the NFC Championship, and I'd also like to see their kicker miss a game tying FG late in the game. But I don't think it's going to happen. I think the Dirty Birds are going to win this one.

SF 27
Atlanta 30

THAT should help SF win! I usually hit around 50%, so I'm hoping that means SF wins as I don't think Baltimore is going to do it.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/19/2013 8:07:46 PM

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SF 30 ATL 17

NE 27 Balt 23

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/19/2013 8:31:19 PM

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SF 30 ATL 17

NE 27 Balt 23

Ditto

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/19/2013 9:18:46 PM

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Thanks for putting up a prediction, I'm always interested in how other Viking fans are thinking the games will go, and am hoping for more predictions on the games.

I really feel the 49ers will win, I want them to win, but I'm going to stick with my Atlanta prediction to hopefully hex the dirty birds.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/19/2013 9:54:12 PM

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Ravens will only stay close because they play the Pats tough anywhere, anytime.
It should be a double-digit win but probably won't be. (unless it gets out of hand early)
Brady simply knows how to use every weapon on the field and after awhile that wears any D out.

I can't say that the Falcons impress me in any area.
I don't see that game ever being in doubt. Maybe only because of the HFA.
SF can beat you almost any way they choose, imo. Can throw. Can run. Can pound. Can fly.

I'll be surprised if its different, but as someone said earlier ... if I say one thing will happen, you' be smart to bet the house the other way.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/19/2013 10:37:58 PM

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Falcons, Pats (Ravens will cover with late meaningless score)

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 12:35:54 AM

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49ers 23 Falcons 20
This will be close. The 49ers have shown to put up some poor performances on the road like against us, St-Louis and @Seattle. Their offense has sputtered on the road. They still have a great defense and IO expect them to make the difference. The 49ers will take care of business in the 4th qtr after the Falcon defense beat up from last week's game vs Seattle cave in and can't stop the run.

Pats 28 Ravens 21
Pats take care of business. The Ravens defense put up a solid effort but one pick 6 by Flacco turns the game and he only connects on one big pass play. The acquisition of Talib pays huge dividends and Brady takes what the Ravens D gives him.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 12:47:47 AM

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Ravens will only stay close because they play the Pats tough anywhere, anytime.
It should be a double-digit win but probably won't be. (unless it gets out of hand early)
Brady simply knows how to use every weapon on the field and after awhile that wears any D out.

I can't say that the Falcons impress me in any area.
I don't see that game ever being in doubt. Maybe only because of the HFA.
SF can beat you almost any way they choose, imo. Can throw. Can run. Can pound. Can fly.

I'll be surprised if its different, but as someone said earlier ... if I say one thing will happen, you' be smart to bet the house the other way.

Talk about commitment. What?

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 1:29:06 AM

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Niners -4.5. It's a lock. We know how good my locks are. Seriously, this is easy money.

Ravens/Pats, can't pull the trigger on this one. Gun to my head, I take the 7.5

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 3:31:23 AM

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Talk about commitment. What?

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 10:59:32 AM

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Talk about commitment. What?

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 11:04:13 AM

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I should make my intial picks ten take the opposite predictions. That is how my betting career has gone 90% of the time.

Patriots 30...Ravens 24
Atlanta 38 San Fran 28

So your winners are
San Fran
and Ravens

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 11:56:07 AM

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Atl wont beat SF. They would have lost to Sea had Carroll not called that TO before the first kick which missed.

Why on any level of play would you give a kicker a live action warm up kick?? I think that calling a TO 1 sec before the ball is snapped is not only bad sportsmanship but completely itiotic bcuz you give the kicker a warmup kick. Really surprized this play did not get more scrutiny in here and by the talking heads.

SF 35
ATL 20

Pats 38
Ravens 35

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/20/2013 9:15:28 PM

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Niners -4.5. It's a lock. We know how good my locks are. Seriously, this is easy money.

Ravens/Pats, can't pull the trigger on this one. Gun to my head, I take the 7.5

You need to start using barrel bolts.

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/21/2013 12:03:46 PM

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I predict that Birk and McKinnie

or

Randy Moss

get a SB Champ ring before Adrian Peterson or Jarred Allen

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/21/2013 2:30:20 PM

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I predict that Birk and McKinnie

or

Randy Moss

get a SB Champ ring before Adrian Peterson or Jarred Allen

Really going out on limb on that prediction, aren't you?

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RE: Predictions for Next Week (and maybe beyond) - 1/23/2013 9:13:25 PM

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The Rayvens or the PackerKillers ?

I started out thinking Ravens because Flacco has a better deep ball than Kap, and yet Flacco was hitting a lot of short stuff in the last game, something he didn't do enough of in the past. The Ravens were impressive beating out Manning and Brady, and Kap might be the next victim. I thought the Ravens were getting to the QB quicker than the 49ers were in the playoffs (although the 49ers were missing Justin Smith), but it is also true that the Falcons have a GREAT OL.

But there is something about the 49ers that has me envision them winning the game. Their top management EXPECTS them to win, and they have seem to come together as a team. They can beat you so many ways, and would be a hard team to prepare for. I thought Gore ran much better against the Falcons, he looked slow or not as hungry against the Pack. The 2nd string RB James has a lot of pop when he comes in, but you do need Gore for punch near the goal line.

I think the 49ers are going to win, but that it will be a VERY close game, the difference could end up being some sort of fluke or great play by an unknown. I'm hoping RANDY MOSS is the SB MVP ! But I think it's much more likely to be Crabtree, if it's a WR.

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