The Other Pick Packers v Giants

2:11 PM...Wow I don't think it's possible to get outplayed anymore than Baltimore is right now and still not have trailed in this game...As I say that, Lee Evans makes one of the best catches in recent memory

Giants @ Packers
The Packers offense looks unstoppable.  So many weapons to pass to and a quarterback that looks invincible.  They don't have a real strong option at running back; more just a collection of average to slightly above average backs that can put up yards, but don't really wow you.  Then you have a Giants team with one of the best front four defenses in the NFL.  Combine that with the fact that Green Bay's offensive line is banged up.  I don't think we are going to see the Packers put on the same show today that we have seen all season.  Rodgers will be under pressure for a lot of this game, and again, the run really isn't anything too intimidating.  On the other side, the Giants have essentially the same probably on offense, minus the injuries: 3 great WR, 3-headed running attack, and a tight end who can make catches.  The Packers defense will let Eli put up yards but also look to capitalize on all mistakes and force turnovers.  To make my pick, I'm going to do something I hate, and rely on intangibles.  Eli has been in this situation before, and he plays just as well on the road as he does at home.  He also has a history of being able to pull off late game miracles.  However, Rodgers has had 3 weeks to rest up and this Packers team was the best in the NFL all season long and are playing at home.  I'm taking the Giants in a classic, down-to-the-wire game that will end up being the game of the playoffs (which is saying something after yesterday's 49ers victory over the Saints).

Other notes-
- The first Grand Slam of the 2012 Tennis season begins tomorrow (tonight in the US).  I'm fucking pumped.  I'm taking Roger Federer to win this one.
- After this weekend, look for me to hold true on my promises to make this blog (that no one is reading) less of an NFL picks page.  We'll also start seeing posts from our other columnists.
- I have a few works in progress for you to look forward to: my long anticipated Best of 2011 post, my live-blog of listening to the new blink182 CD for the first time, and my live-blog of CBS's #1 new hit comedy, 2 broke Girls!!
- Final note: I saw the flick "The Kids Are All Right" this weekend.  Fucking awesome movie.  I thought the acting sucked at first because the same-sex parents and their family seemed forced and unnatural.  Then I realized that's the point.  It's not supposed to seem natural to most people at this point; we're not used to it.  However, the film perfectly captures all of the issues that families like that could/probably have to go through.  Probably the best film from 2011 I have seen (although I still have The Town, The Fighter, The King's Speech and (The) Winter's Bone to watch).

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