If you want to be objective, I can not see all the underdogs winning.

First, I've discussed the Jets and Ravens problems in previous posts, no need to repeat here. The bottom line is that neither Sanchez or Flacco have the ability to keep pace in the game. Rivers and Manning are elite pro bowl players and in Mannings case one of the best of all time. Barring the unforeseen (and the football Gods sometimes have ways of playing havoc), Chargers and Colts are too talented and should easily advance.

I think the Cardinals and Cowboys have an even chance of winning their respective games. The Cardinals have shown over the past two seasons to be playoff tested and can win these highly contested match-ups. (who would have ever thought that Cardinals and winning playoff games would be in the same sentence). Couple this with the Saints limping into the playoffs and you have the makings of a mild upset. But on the flip side, the Saints are rested and the Cards are playing on short rest after a very grueling game against the Pack. In any event, this one should be another high scoring affair. The Cowboys are clearly playing at a very high level and are on a roll. It will be fascinating to watch Favre in the playoffs...if he implodes (another multi interception performance), the Cowboys advance.

If I had to make a prediction today, it would be a Colts/Chargers AFC Championship game and a Dallas/Saints NFC Championship game






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