What a Wild Division Playoff Sunday.
Hi everybody. I want to ask you a question, Did you see both games in the AFC and NFC Divisional Playoffs on Sunday. If you didn't you missed two classic games and MAN OH MAN were they ever. Both Dallas-Green Bay and Pittsburgh-Kansas City were both something to write home about but if you didn't get to see them you have come to the right place for the highlights and there were many. Let's get Started shall we.
Dallas and Green Bay, what can I say 2 Dallas Rookies were excellent in their Debut DAK Prescott went 24-of-38 for 302 yards 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Zeke Elliott was great in his debut with 22 carries for 125 yards. But it wasn't enough as the Packers pulled of the upset on the road 34-31. The Packers were more impressive Aaron Rodgers went 28-of-43 for 356 yards 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jared Cook had 6 catches for 104 yards and 1 touchdown. Him and Aaron Rodgers were the 2 players responsible for putting Mason Crosby in Field Goal Range to kick the game winner. He already nailed a 51-yarder with 1:38 left in the ball game. Then with just 3 seconds left Mason Crosby hit the game winning 50-yard Field Goal at the Horn.
The Packers win it 34-31
Packers coach Mike MCARTHY Said after the game " I have never been on such a rollercoaster ride like I was in the 4th quarter we were up by 15 just to throw it away and then we had to win it at the end on a Field Goal. I'm tired as can be but this was well wroth it because we are in the NFC championship game next week in Atlanta." This is also the 3rd NFC championship game for Aaron Rodgers all of them have been on the Road he has proven himself that he can win on the road but can he do it again is the big question on everybody's mind. As for the Dallas cowboys their streak of misery in the playoffs continue. After being known as America's team for so many years the Cowboys String of 21 years without a NFC championship game the Cowboys are going to start their Off season Early Again.
As for a prediction for the NFC championship Game. Aaron Rodgers has proven himself in the past on the Road in the NFC championship game. And he proved himself by winning in Dallas on Sunday. However Atlanta has a tough Defense they stopped Russell Wilson on Saturday in the playoffs and the Falcons
have a good offense. But in the end the Packers will pull of another upset 24-17.
Well we have talked about the NFC game, the Cowboys-Packers. Now let's talk about the instant classic on Sunday Night.
This game was originally scheduled for 1:00 on Sunday afternoon. But it was pushed back to 8:20 On Sunday night due to the Ice Storm that hit the Kansas City Area. So the game was moved to Sunday Night and what a game it was. If you are looking for a hero in this game Believe it or not it wasn't Steelers QB Ben ROETHILISBERGER, But he had a good game going 20-of-31 for 224 yards and 1 interception. Now was it Steelers RB LE'VEON Bell, Nope however he did have 30 carries for 170 yards. Do you think it was Steelers WR Antonio Brown Nope but he did have 6 catches for 108 yards. Now was it Chiefs QB Alex Smith Nope but he did go 20-of-34 for 172 yards 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Do you give up on the hero of the game. I will now tell you.
It was Steelers place kicker Chris Boswell. He went 6-for-6 on Field Goals in the game his longest was 45-yards. He was responsible for all of Pittsburgh's 18 point in the game. So my hats go off to him in putting the Steelers in the AFC championship game on Sunday. As for the game itself the Chiefs had a chance to win the game late. They scored a touchdown with about 1:30 to go in the game. The Chiefs scored a touchdown but they had to go for 2. They got it or so they thought. Chiefs Tackle Eric Fisher got flagged for holding Steelers player James Harrison on the attempt. So it was to no avail. The Chiefs came up short again. The Steelers won the game 18-16 and they will play the New England Patriots in the AFC title game on Sunday.
After the game Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin addressed his team after the game. He told his team to keep a low profile and get Ready for the Patriots and stay focused. I can't go any further because of the profanity that the team used in the locker room after the game. But Antonio Brown couldn't hold back by calling the Patriots a bunch of you know what's. I am not going to say for the sake of my sports blog site but you get the idea.
As for a AFC championship game prediction. The Steelers need more than just 6-field goals form Chris Boswell. ROETHOILISBERGER Has to put it into the end zone if they want to beat the Patriots. Tom Brady was impressive on Saturday in their win over the Texans. My Prediction New England wins a close one 28-24.
