The NFL playoffs were fun to watch especially as a Steelers fan but as a football fan as well. I know that many people were unhappy about the Cardinals/Steelers match up but the game made it a compelling story.
Wild Card Round--
While the Colts had to travel to San Diego, they faced one of the most effective offenses. Many (including me) believe that the best teams should be the home teams. While Indianapolis had a winning record, the Chargers were 8-8 and won a weaker division. A weak division winner should not be a home team. While all teams are reseeded after the first round...they should be seeded before the wild card round. The Eagles continued their strong play beating Adrian Peterson and the Vikings, the Cardinals showed that they were not a flash in the pan despite limping into the playoffs and beat the Falcons, and the Ravens defense and offense beat the Dolphins.
Divisional Playoffs--
The Eagles and the Cardinals continued their great run in the playoffs beating the Giants and the Panthers respectively. The Giants were the odds-on favorite to get back to the Super Bowl and potentially win. I guess Plaxico Burress was more a part of their offense than most thought. The NFC was about quarterbacks proving their worth in Donovan McNabb and Kurt Warner. The AFC was about defense and strength. The Steelers and Ravens played really hard games. The Ravens defeated a tough Titans team and the Steelers beat the streaking Chargers.
Conference Championships--
Another battle between the Ravens and the Steelers...it was a great game and another in this storied rivalry. The Cardinals beat the Eagles. Another win for Kurt Warner and a tough loss for Donovan McNabb.
Super Bowl--
Great game...fun to watch. It was a nice back and forth battle that was won on a great drive by Roethlisberger and the Steelers, capped off by a terrific catch by Santonio Holmes in the endzone. I don't think that I can really elaborate on this game other than to say Sixburgh...too bad Dallas, the Steelers are now #1 in the record books alone. They have one for the other thumb.
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