Wildcard Weekend Review

Wildcard Weekend is over and now we approach week 2, The Divisional Playoffs. The brackets are set and we have Seattle heading to Green Bay, and The Giants going to Dallas for the NFC. The AFC match-ups are Jacksonville at New England and San Diego at Indianapolis. Let's take a look at how we got here:

Jacksonville fought a 60 minute battle against Pittsburgh, and fought hard every second of it. Turnovers seemed to dominate the game, but luckily for Jacksonville they pulled off the win, reaching 31 - 29 with a last minute field goal, which was set up by a 32 yard scramble from David Garrard.

San Diego and Tennessee proved they both have the defense to make things happen, or should I say, stop things from happening. The San Diego offense came up short on every drive in the first half, while Tennessee could only muster up a field goal a quarter, leading 6-0 going into halftime. Once the second half started, San Diego came alive. Scoring 10 points in the 3rd quarter, and an amazing 4th and goal Ladanian Tomlinson leap into the endzone, during the 4th quarter, put the Chargers ahead 17-6, and didn't allow another single point from The Titans.

Washington went to Seattle and had to contend with an overpowering defensive effort. Seattle gave it their all, and pressured Todd Collins throughout most of the game, leaving them with no points heading into the 4th quarter. Washington began to stage their comeback and actually took the lead at 14-13. Seattle quickly jumped ahead and pretty much ended the game after a pick-6 by Marcus Trufant gave Seattle a 28-14 lead. With :44 seconds left on the clock, Seattle intercepted the ball again, taking it in for a Touchdown. 35-14, Seattle.

The New York Giants traveled down to Tampa Bay to face one of the NFL's toughest defenses. The Giants were prepared and Eli Manning was at his best. Tampa scored first, near the end of the 1st quarter, and both defenses were holding up when Eli Manning shined and led the team to back to back, unanswered Touchdowns going into the half. An early 4th quarter Touchdown that put The Giants up 24-7 pretty much sealed the game, and only then was Tampa Bay able to add another 7 points to the scoreboard. 24-14, The Giants.

And now it's time to head into week 2... I'll post my Divisional Playoffs Previews tomorrow...