A note to future playoff teams....Do Not Get HFA!

[ItsInTheCards]

its amazing how having momentum coming into the playoffs and playing on Wild Card weekend makes the difference. EVERY team with a bye has come out horribly flat. playing that extra week makes all the difference in the world!

 

[CardinalChris]

I think Moose Johnston mentioned it last night. In the 90s the top teams were head and shoulders above the wild card teams. So even coming out flat they would win on talent. With the NFLs newfound parity, it is more important to stay sharp (thus play wild card weekend) and be hot (most wild card teams seem to have to win some absurd number of games such as 5 of thier last 6 to make the playoffs).

Haven't the last 3 SB winners been wild card teams?

 

[MrYeahBut]

I'm glad the Cards get an extra days rest. They are already home and will be snug in their own beds

 

[TigToad]

Great point. We get an extra day's rest AND we don't have to travel.

Hopefully, we don't come out flat due to the 'bye day'.

I'm glad the Cards get an extra days rest. They are already home and will be snug in their own beds