Although "my" Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from the playoffs last weekend, the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs for both leagues offers a host of great matchups, Vikings or no Vikings...
Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans: Despite being the #1 seed in the AFC and cruising through the regular season, I think the Titans will fall to the Ravens on Saturday. The Ravens always have that ability to completely shut down an opponent's rushing game, and if they happens to the Titans they are toast. Prediction: Ravens 24, Titans 19
San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers: As much as I want to root for the underdog Chargers in this game, I think the Steelers will take care of business quite handily. The Bolts are hurting (Tomlinson, Gates) on offense against a defense that can shut down teams at their peak. Prediction: Steelers 31, Chargers 17
Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers: As surprising as this sounds, this will be the first time all season that the Cardinals have truly been tested in a meaningful way. They may score some points, but the Cats will run them into the ground and pull out a win that only looks close on the scoreboard. Prediction: Panthers 24, Cardinals 21.
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants: Geesh, this is a tough one to call! I think that, on paper, the Giants are a better club all-around, but the Birds are riding a wave of momentum much like the G-Men did a season ago. Prediction: Giants 21, Eagles 20.
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