In this episode of The Red Light Sports Ramble, presented by The Red Light Sports Network, Evan Witalison and Troy Otradovec will take a look at all of the NFL Wildcard games, this weekend. After 17 weeks, the NFL playoffs begin, with 12 teams eligible; to win the Lombardi Trophy. Who do you think will advance from wildcard weekend?
The debate starts again, with the Carolina Panthers (7-8-1) hosting, a playoff game. Their opponent, the Arizona Cardinals, will travel despite being 11-5. The Cardinals will put their playoff hopes, on Ryan Lindley. With Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton sidelined, with injury, the Cardinals have struggled. The Panthers have won four games in a row, after going two months without a win. Can a sub .500 team advance?
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without Le'Veon Bell. Bell hyperextended his knee, in the regular season finale. Already thin at running back, the Steelers signed free agent Ben Tate. The Steelers not only lose their leading rusher, Bell was second on the team, with 83 receptions. How will the absence of Bell affect the Steelers offense? The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns, and snuck into the playoffs, with a San Diego Charger loss. The Ravens have not scored more than 20 points, in any of their previous three games. Can the Ravens beat the Steelers, with an inconsistent offense?
Matthew Stafford has not beat a team with a winning record, on the road. Now the Detriot Lions have to travel to Dallas. The Lions have one of the best defensive units, in the NFL. The Cowboys have one of the top offensive lines. Which unit do you think will win this battle?
The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Indianapolis, where they were demolished, in week seven. The Colts shut out the Bengals 27-0. Will the result be the same? Listen in and call the show tonight!