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Saturday, 3:30 P.M. Central on CBS
Ryan says -- It will be strength vs. strength as the Colts will bring the third-ranked offense to Baltimore to face the Ravens' top-ranked defense. Coming off a 23-8 win over the Chiefs in a wild-card game, the Colts are in the divisional playoffs for a fourth straight year. The Ravens, winners of the AFC North, are in the playoffs for the first time since 2003 and enjoyed a bye week as the AFC's No. 2 seed. The teams last met in the opening game of 2005 with Indianapolis winning 24-7 in Baltimore, where the Colts made their home until 1984. In 2003, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Ravens QB Steve McNair (then of the Titans) were the league's co-MVPs. PICK - COLTS
Goofball (Josh) says -- Whenever the Colts are involved, the game boils down to one player: Peyton Manning. He threw three INTs last weekend and it was at home against the Chiefs. This Ravens D doesn't compare. The pressure will be on Manning since Baltimore was 2nd in the league against the run. If Indy's defense shows up like it did last week, this could be a great game. But if Manning's protection folds under the rush and pressure...sayonara Colts. PICK: Ravens
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Ryan says -- As winners of the NFC East in five of the past six season, the Eagles are no strangers to the playoffs. No so for the Saints, who are in the postseason for thefirst time since 2000. Even theirheadcoach is a rookie, but Sean Payton has been largely credited for the Saints' turnaround from a 3-13 record in 2005, earning him Coach of the Year honors. The Eagles come to New Orleans after dispatching the Giants in the wild-card round with a last-second David Akers kick. Philly was the victim of a game-winning kick when the Saints knocked off the Eagles in Week 6. PICK - SAINTS
Goofball says -- CB Lito Sheppard being out for the Eagles could result in his team being out of the playoffs. The secondary is already suspect to begin with and Drew Brees has been one of the best QBs this year. Philly d-coordinator Jim Johnson is arguably the best at his position and loves to throw blitz packages at QBs. If the Saints' line can handle the pressure, Bress should take advantage of the Eagles DBs. The Superdome crowd should be unbelievable. PICK: Saints
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Ryan says -- The Bears are trying to repeat what the Seahawks did last year, riding the NFC's No. 1 seed all the way to the Super Bowl. But the uneven play of quarterback Rex Grossman and numerous injuries on the NFL's fifth-ranked defense has caused concern in the Windy City. The Seahawks edged Dallas at home in the wild-card round and are looking to recapture their form from last year's postseason run after an up-and-down season. One of Seattle's lowest points was a 37-6 loss at the hands of the Bears in Week 4. "Obviously, that was probably the worst we have played as a team this year -- and for sure me," Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said. PICK - SEAHAWKS
Goofball says -- If this were any other team than the Seahawks, I'd be smelling upset only because I don't think Rex Grossman has the experience or talent to exploit Seattle's depleted secondary. Don't let the Week 4 blowout by the Bears fool you though. Shaun Alexander is backnow and Chicago is missing stud DTTommie Harris. Jeramy Stevens found his hands and will provide another weapon for Hasselbeck. If Grossman limits his mistakes, the Bears should win. PICK: Bears
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Sunday, 3:30 P.M. Central on CBS
Ryan says -- So what do the Chargers get as a reward for winning their final 10 games of the season and earning the AFC's No. 1 seed? A date with the Patriots, who boast a coach (Bill Belichick) and quarterback (Tom Brady) that together are 11-1 in the playoffs. San Diego doesn't have nearly as much experience at quarterback, where Philip Rivers will be making his first postseason start. But the Chargers do have LaDainian Tomlinson, the league's MVP who set an NFL record with 31 touchdowns. New England is in the divisional playoffs for the fourth straight year after putting away the Jets in a wild-card game. PICK - CHARGERS
Goofball says -- No question, the game of the week. League MVP LaDanian Tomlinson will be tested by the 5th-best run defense and Philip Rivers gets his first playoff start against a guy who gameplans better than any current coach. Combine that with the fact that Rivers hasn't had a solid game in a month. Tom Brady has no All-Pro receivers, he's done remarkably with what he has. New England's front 7 are physical but not fast and could challenge LT. PICK: Patriots
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