Best NFL Playoff Weekend Ever?
Yesterday, Carolina beat St. Louis 29-23 in two overtimes. Both teams had missed field goals in each OT. And St. Louis played conservatively in kicking a field goal to tie the game at the end of regulation. They had enough time to perhaps get a winning touchdown instead. Nonetheless, this was a great game.
Last night, New England grinded a win over Tennessee 17-14 with a late fourth quater field goal. The game time temperature was 2 degrees and the wind chill was -11.
Today, Indianapolis beat Kansas City in KC 38-31. Peyton Manning and the Colts were nearly flawless and their punter hasn’t touched the field in their first two playoff games. Kansas City played well offensively, but just couldn’t stop the Colts.
And then Philadelphia beat Green Bay 20-17 after Green Bay played conservatively late in regulation. They could have run the ball on 4th and 1 to run out the clock. Instead, they punted and later permitted a game-tying field goal. Philadelphia scored on their second possession in overtime — a possession made possible by an out-of-character Brett Favre interception.
All in all, great games. All with intrigue and second-guessing. Let’s hope that next week and more importantly, the Super Bowl are equally as entertaining.