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Three Things to Watch This Week - AFC Divisional Playoff Game

The New England Patriots play Philip Rivers and the San Diego Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium in the AFC Divisional Playoff round on Sunday January 13th at 1:05 PM.


Who's got two index fingers and isn't going anywhere?  That guy!

Getting a first round bye nine years in a row is amazing.  Nine years in a row!  I'll be shocked if that ever happens again.

I expect a close, competitive game on Sunday. I think the deciding factor will be how much of a game the Patriot's running backs have collectively (both running the ball and catching the ball out of the backfield).


Wall Power Rankings:

1) -E

2) Mending

3) -ace Shawn

4) Wonder

5) Another Brick in the

6) John


Here are the running backs I'll be keeping a close eye on on Sunday:

1) James White - 87 receptions for James White this season.  Not bad!

2) Rex Burkhead - Burkhead has proven to be force in the running game and the passing game*.    (*when he's healthy)

3) Sony Michel - Michel finished his rookie season with 931 yards and a 4.5 yards per carry average.  Not amazing.  But also not terrible.

Bonus fourth item!

4) Cordarrelle Patterson - We'll give honorary running back status to Cordarrelle Patterson, who rushed for 228 yards this year.


Did Rob Gronkowski have a catch last game?  Yes!


My prediction: Pats 24, Chargers 23


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This week we have Fake Josh McDaniels filling for Fake Bill Belichick.

What up, Bros and Lady Bros?

The Visor talked to the Green Bay Packers last week. 

"I was thankful for the opportunity to meet with Green Bay; it always gives you greater insight into another organization of how they do things. It's been very educational for me every time I've gone through it and I've appreciated every single one of them."

(dismissive wanking motion)

Translation: Aaron Rodgers looked like poo this year.  He might be done.  I'm not going near that mess.

Also, Mike McCarthy was kinda a buttnugget.  I don't want to follow that guy.

Also also, their GM is some dude named "Brian Gutekunst".  Do you know how much fun I could have had just goofing on that name every day?  I'm almost took the job just to make fun of that guy.  Endless possibilities.  It boggles the mind. 

I'm not actually even interested in any of these jobs.  I just like going on interviews and getting free lunches and getting GMs to do whatever weird stuff I can think of...

One time I told a team I needed them get in a sensory deprivation tank with me and conduct the entire interview from there.  Just for the "good energy". 

I kill me sometimes.

Until next time... take it easy, Brahs.

JAY MICK DEE OUT.


Fake Josh's Josh Jam of the Week:

Jealous of the Birds - Plastic Skeletons



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