Divisional Playoffs

I started off 1-0 last week, and then it went down hill fast as I finished 1-3. I'll try to rebound this week.

Cardinals @ Saints
It's anybody's guess on how the Saints will come out and play today. Them and the Colts haven't had to play a meaningful game in about a month. But it's the Superdome, the place is going to be electric, and it's the number one offense in the NFL. I think the Saints defense will do a better job of stopping the Cards a bit more than the Packers did (how could they not?), and the Cardinals defense got lit last week and they're facing the number one offense? Forget about it. This game might be a shootout, but I see the Saints either jumping out to a big lead or having a bit more at the end to get the victory.

Ravens @ Colts
The Colts are another team you have no idea what to expect after laying down in games at the end of the regular season. Here's what I know in this game. The Ravens defense has stopped Peyton Manning before and they aren't intimidated. The Ravens don't give a flip where the game is played. The Ravens run the football, and the Colts have always had difficulty in stopping the run. I can't believe the line in this game is a full touchdown. I hate to go this way, but I like the Ravens to pull the upset and make the Colts think about taking games off in Week 15 next year.

Cowboys @ Vikings
I had to hear all week about how this game is so hard to predict because the Cowboys are the hottest team in the league or something. Well, the Chargers have won 11 games in a row, so forget the Cowboys being the hottest team ever. The Cowboys have almost been playing too good recently though, and I think that's about to run out for them this week. Brett Favre came back to football specifically for this game, these playoffs. They have a great defense, probably the most talented running back in the game and a tough offensive line. Plus, you have the Metrodome factor for the Cowboys to deal with all day. I think the purple people eater come out, stop Dallas running game and pick on Romo all day. The Cowboys magic runs out on Sunday.

Jets @ Chargers
The Jets have been a nice story with their strong defense and tough running game. Somehow the Bungals allowed a rookie running back to run all over them. The Chargers aren't going to allow Shonn Greene or Thomas Jones to run wild. I think San Diego will come out and stack the box and make Mark Sanchez beat them. He won't be able to do it. Meanwhile, the Chargers offense has too many weapons. Darrelle Revis can't cover Vincent Jackson, Antonio Gates and Darren Sproles out of the backfield. Add in the Chargers advantage in special teams and a big play there could put this game out of control.