(Home teams in ALL CAPS)
Baltimore over TENNESSEE (Okay, this one's a bit more of a homer pick. But we did nearly beat the Titans in Week 5, and after treating the season closer like an exhibition, Tennessee will have gone 3 weeks between meaningful games. There should be some rust to exploit, and if we can score a TD or two early, it will be tough for that ball-control Titans offense to play catch up.)
Atlanta over CAROLINA (The last time the Falcons played the Panthers, the final score was 45-28 in favor of the Birds. I could try to justify this pick further, but the truth is I'm holding out hope for an all-rookie Super Bowl, and that means Matty Ice and company must keep moving forward.)
NY GIANTS over Philadelphia (I can justify the Eagles over the Vikings, but not over the reigning Super Bowl champs. The Meadowlands in January and that ferocious Giants pass rush add up to a long day for Andy Reid's pass-wacky offense. That plus a rested Brandon Jacobs equals win number 13 for the G-Men.)
PITTSBURGH over San Diego (Again, I can justify the 8-8 Chargers over the Indianapolis Chokes, but not over a Steelers team that went 12-4 against one of the toughest schedules imaginable. Next up: Ravens-Steelers, Round III!)
Keywords: Baltimore Ravens postseason 2008-2009 divisional round
