NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions
Last week: 2-2.
Baltimore at Tennessee: It's not often when people are anxious to see what would appear to be a defensive-oriented contest. The Ravens completely stifled Miami last week, but the Titans' running game is better. Tennessee won the regular-season meeting by a field goal. Joe Flacco will need to make a couple of plays for Baltimore to win. Baltimore 17, Tennessee 13.
Arizona at Carolina: The Panthers have received the least attention of the teams with the bye week. Not enough has been made about how much Jake Delhomme's return at quarterback has meant for Carolina. The Panthers have a good defense and running game, but Delhomme to Steve Smith is a big play combination. It's enough to hold off the Cardinals. Carolina 24, Arizona 20.
Philadelphia at NY Giants: The Eagles continue to be hot and have already won at The Meadowlands. As usual when divisional opponents meet in the playoffs, it's about the execution and not the scheme. Brandon Jacobs is back for the Giants, but Eli Manning and the passing game needs to come through. NY Giants 21, Philadelphia 13.
San Diego at Pittsburgh: Another rematch of a regular-season contest, won by the Steelers in the only 11-10 game in NFL history. The Chargers have been streaking, but no one has moved the ball against the stout Pittsburgh defense. Ben Roethlisberger has had two weeks to rest after his concussion, but if I'm Mike Tomlin I don't hesitate to use Byron Leftwich. Pittsburgh 20, San Diego 19.
Baltimore at Tennessee: It's not often when people are anxious to see what would appear to be a defensive-oriented contest. The Ravens completely stifled Miami last week, but the Titans' running game is better. Tennessee won the regular-season meeting by a field goal. Joe Flacco will need to make a couple of plays for Baltimore to win. Baltimore 17, Tennessee 13.
Arizona at Carolina: The Panthers have received the least attention of the teams with the bye week. Not enough has been made about how much Jake Delhomme's return at quarterback has meant for Carolina. The Panthers have a good defense and running game, but Delhomme to Steve Smith is a big play combination. It's enough to hold off the Cardinals. Carolina 24, Arizona 20.
Philadelphia at NY Giants: The Eagles continue to be hot and have already won at The Meadowlands. As usual when divisional opponents meet in the playoffs, it's about the execution and not the scheme. Brandon Jacobs is back for the Giants, but Eli Manning and the passing game needs to come through. NY Giants 21, Philadelphia 13.
San Diego at Pittsburgh: Another rematch of a regular-season contest, won by the Steelers in the only 11-10 game in NFL history. The Chargers have been streaking, but no one has moved the ball against the stout Pittsburgh defense. Ben Roethlisberger has had two weeks to rest after his concussion, but if I'm Mike Tomlin I don't hesitate to use Byron Leftwich. Pittsburgh 20, San Diego 19.
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