Chris

Peabo

Kevin

Brett

Rich

James

AFC

Saturday, January 16th, 8:15PM EST

Comments:

C: Their last meeting was an excellent game, and the Ravens will be out for revenge. They are a better, and more confident team now than they were several weeks ago.

P: They said “unless Peyton can get the ball out fast?” That is a stupid statement. He gets the ball out faster then anyone in the league and I am pretty sure he has been sacked less then anyone else this season. He will get the ball out fast and he will dismantle the Ravens Defense.

K: Baltimore is better than people think, and they played the Colts last time. Upset special.

B: I picked them last week, and i’m just as confident. Although I don’t expect the Colts to go down like the Pats did. The Ravens D has done their homework for the playoffs, and unless Peyton can get the ball off incredibly fast, he should be hit with enough pressure to throw him off. I expect the Ravens D didn’t even feel the need to use all of their tricks last week, so the Colts should expect some fresh blitzing.

R: I hate both teams but someone has to win. Colts usually play the first round game like crap. The slide continues.

J: Though the Ravens are on a rampage, they will have to deal with possible MVP Peyton Manning. The Colts have come out flat after a break before, but they usually take care of business at home.

Sunday, January 17th, 4:40PM EST

Comments:

C: The Jets may have manhandled the Bengals, but they won’t be able to do that to the Chargers.

P: The Chargers are probably the most complete team in the NFL. I think they can beat the Jets, but it should be a good game.

K: The Jets are no match for the red-hot Chargers.

B: Well, I’m going to play spoiler once again because it’s a very comfortable role for me. Defense wins championships, and the Jets are probably the best team to hold off the Chargers. This is going to be a great game.

R: Open path to the Super Bowl for Rivers and the Chargers. Jets are no competition.

J: This team is just too talented and too hot for a streaky Jets team to handle. Phillip Rivers will continue to impress and they will run the ball just enough to keep the game out of the Jet’s reach.

NFC

Saturday, January 16th, 4:30PM EST

Comments:

C: I really, really want to pick the Saints, but Arizona hung 51 points on the best defense in the NFC, do the Saints really stand much of a chance?

P: I think this game comes down to wide receivers, and the Cardinals win in that category. No one can stop Larry Fitzgerald. But this game could be higher scoring then the Green Bay game.

K: New Orleans probably forgot how to win, and the Cardinals offense can’t be stopped.

B: I take the Cards in a potential shootout, especially if the Arizona D can show some of the moves that we had minor glimpses of against Green Bay. Could this game beat the record that was set a week before? Maybe!

R: Tough for Chris to pick against the Saints now. Chris you had faith early. I have learned to BELIEVE.

J: The Cardinals are riding high after an offensive explosion a week ago. This team seems to show up when needed and the Saints defense has been exposed in recent games. Look for Beanie Wells to show up.

Sunday, January 17th, 1:00PM EST

Comments:

C: The Vikings have something the Eagles didn’t, a running game, and that will be the difference in this game.

P: I hate the Cowboys.

K: Brett Favre didn’t come back to go one and done. The Cowboys got the monkey off their back, but the Vikes are better.

B: I might be digging myself a grave with these picks, but I’ve built myself up a nice cushion from last week. I’m seeing the Cowboys playing very well, and I’m thinking that this will be a fantastic game and a potential great end to Favre’s career.

R: Favre retire please. Boys hitting on all cylinders at right time.

J: Favre has traditionally had some problems with the Cowboys. Something about that star on their helmets or something. He’ll put up a few throws that will cost him and his team to swing momentum Dallas’ way despite the coveted “dome-field” advantage.