-- Posted by mbs55 at 9:38 am on Jan. 3, 2009 WILD CARD ROUND Chargers over Colts - A lot of people think Indianapolis will win this game without a problem, but I strongly disagree. You need to have some sort of a running game to win in the playoffs, and that is something the Colts lack. San Diego, meanwhile, has a good backfield with LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles on top of a very solid aerial attack. Ravens over Dolphins - I just think Baltimore's defense will be too much for Miami and will make Joe Flacco's job much easier. I also expect to see a heavy dose of Willis McGahee and Le'Ron McClain. The 'Fins have had a remarkable season, but it comes to an end Sunday. Falcons over Cardinals - Arizona backed its way into the playoffs and, in my opinion, is the NFC's version of the Colts (except not nearly as good). The Cards have no running game to speak of and a poor defense. I like Michael Turner to have a big game, and I think Atlanta wins this one handily. Eagles over Vikings - Philadelphia is playing very solid football right now while Minnesota needed a last-second field goal to beat the second and third string players on the Giants this past weekend. The only way the Vikings have a chance in this game is if Adrian Peterson goes off and Tarvaris Jackson doesn't turn the ball over. DIVISIONAL ROUND Ravens over Titans - Even though they finished 13-3, I for some reason still do not buy Tennessee's Super Bowl chances. Its running game slowed up down the stretch, and even if Albert Haynesworth plays, he will not be 100%. I like Baltimore to win this one. Steelers over Chargers - I do think San Diego will keep this game close, but I think Pittsburgh's defense will prevail in the end. I can see the Steelers rattling Philip Rivers and forcing him into some mistakes. Pittsburgh takes this and advances to the AFC Championship Game for a third date with the Ravens. Giants over Eagles - Philly beat the Giants at the Meadowlands a few weeks ago, but I can't see New York losing to the Eagles twice at home. Plus, Brandon Jacobs was not 100% in that game. The G-Men will run the ball down Philadelphia's throats and come away with a pretty convincing win here. Panthers over Falcons - This would be a great matchup and I could see Atlanta stealing this game, but I have to go with Carolina. I think the Panthers have solidified themselves as a top two team in the NFC. Their running game will take charge and I can easily see Matt Ryan losing his wit a bit in this one. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND Ravens over Steelers - This is a very, very dangerous game for Pittsburgh. The Steelers have already beaten Baltimore twice during the regular season, much like the Cowboys did against the Giants last year. What happened? New York beat Dallas in the playoffs. It is very difficult to sweep a division rival during the regular season period, never mind beat them three times in one year. That's why I am inclined to lean toward the Ravens in this one. Giants over Panthers - The last time these two teams met back in week 16, they made for one of the best, if not the best, games of the 2008 season. I think New York wins the rematch, as well. The Giants really handled Carolina in the second half of that game, as they took away Steve Smith. It will probably be another dogfight, but I see Big Blue pulling it out. SUPER BOWL Giants over Ravens - New York laid a beating on Baltimore earlier in the season, and I expect much of the same should the two teams meet again in the Super Bowl. I think the Giants' defense will be too much for the Ravens' offense, and even the Baltimore "D" will not be able to contain New York's running game, much like the first time these two squads played. The Giants repeat. -- Posted by h a t t at 9:41 am on Jan. 3, 2009 if i had any money i'd go buy a proline ticket -- Posted by PreppyPeyton at 9:42 am on Jan. 3, 2009 go eagels! -- Posted by Kassieg616 at 9:42 am on Jan. 3, 2009 ravensss... gonna win. -- Posted by Poisonetta at 9:56 am on Jan. 3, 2009 I hate sports. -- Posted by mbs55 at 10:00 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Quote: from Kassieg616 at 9:42 am on Jan. 3, 2009 ravensss... gonna win. They're a damn good team. -- Posted by Ku Klux Klan at 10:34 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Chargers over Colts Ravens over Dolphins Cardinals over Falcons Vikings over Eagles -- Posted by easy at 2:37 pm on Jan. 3, 2009 I like the Cards