NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend

[Donoghus]

Another football filled weekend in store.  (Sadly, the last full weekend of the season).  Some interesting matchups and questions lie ahead.  Are the teams coming off bye weeks going to show rust or play like a well-rested machine? 

Cardinals @ Saints- Saints limped into the postseason while the Cardinals won a wild shootout against Green Bay last week.  Will we see the Saints of old or the team that struggled towards the end of the season.

Ravens @ Colts- Alright, Colts sacrificed a shot at a perfect season to have a well-rested team in the playoffs.  Here's their chance to prove it.  Recent history shows that the Colts have struggled in the playoffs when having a bye week.  Will that trend continue against a tough and peskey Ravens team?

Cowboys @ Vikings- Vikings got Favre just for this reason; to get them over the top and into the Super Bowl.  Which Brett Favre will we see?  The one who has had recent playoff woes or the guy who led Green Bay to back to back Super Bowl appearances back in the day? It's a legitimate question. 

Jets @ Chargers- Will the Jets keep the momentum going or will the dream end against, arguably, the hottest team in the AFC going into the playoffs?

Thoughts?  Analysis?  Predictions?

[Donoghus]

Just thought I'd bump this since we're closing in on the first kickoff.

I have to say that I like both home teams today. 

I think the New Orleans crowd is going to be pumped up and I think it'll help the Saints get back on track.  Cardinals are a savy, veteran-laden team but I don't think they'll be able to hang with the Saints in the long-run.

If the Ravens can run the ball effectively, I think they have a chance.  If they can't, it'll be a long day.  Wouldn't mind the upset here, though.

[Roy Hobbs]

I'm going with New Orleans, Indy, Dallas, and San Diego.

[Donoghus]

I hope no one bet the under in this game.

[Redz]

I'm going with New Orleans, Indy, Dallas, and San Diego.

that's how i see em too

[Donoghus]

I'm going with New Orleans, Indy, Dallas, and San Diego.

that's how i see em too

That makes 3 of us. 

[Donoghus]

3 personal fouls in one play?  Impressive.

[Redz]

I'm going with New Orleans, Indy, Dallas, and San Diego.

that's how i see em too

That makes 3 of us. 

least confidence in the Saints out of the 4

[Roy Hobbs]

I'm going with New Orleans, Indy, Dallas, and San Diego.

that's how i see em too

That makes 3 of us. 

least confidence in the Saints out of the 4

I'd say the Dallas game I go back and forth on.  Minnesota is a better team than they've showed lately, and Dallas probably is a worse one.

[Roy Hobbs]

Looks like Arizona is on its way to giving up another 350 - 400 yard passing day.

[Donoghus]

Didn't take long for New Orleans to put up 14.

That N.O. offense is scary good when its clicking.

[Roy Hobbs]

Man, Warner is getting no help at all.

[Donoghus]

Man, Warner is getting no help at all.

Saints defense is swarming.

[wdleehi]

Come on Cards.  I want to be entertained.  Do something!

[Fafnir]

Come on Cards.  I want to be entertained.  Do something!

Well they scored a TD, this is going to be a shootout to the end.