Hi again everyone. Its a little after 12 here in Tennessee and with 4 1/2 hours left before the Titans tee it up with the Ravens, I'm going have my predictions for how the NFL Playoffs unfold (this week's version anyways).

WILD CARD ROUND--
Titans over Ravens: With co-MVP Steve McNair fully healthy and back-up Neil O'Donnell on the side lines, the Titans offense should stand up against the Raven's famed D. I expect to see McNair to throw the ball medium and long range passes to spread the defense. The Titan D should have a good game against the Raven's offense. If they are able to limit Jamal Lewis then the Raven's QB has to throw, which gives the Titans turnover opportunity. This game will be decided in the fourth and by less then 7 points.
Panthers over Cowboys: Both these teams are in the playoffs for the first time in years, but as an organization its only Carolina's 3rd playoff game ever. Cowboys won the regular season match-up between these teams 24-20, but that was in Dallas and Carolina hosts now. The Cowboy offense hasn't been doing good on the road and that will allow the Panthers to prevail.
Packers over Seahawks: This is the second rematch from the regular season and again Seattle visits Green Bay. The Seahawks have only won two road games and #3 won't happen today. The Packers will break it open in the 2nd half on their way to the Divisional round.
Broncos over Colts: This the third rematch from the regular season, in fact just two weeks ago when Denver trounced Indianapolis in the RCA Dome. Denver's starters had full practice last week, but didn't play last Sunday while the Colts needed to win last Sunday to win the AFC South and get a home game. The Broncos will win because of the rest their starters got, but the Colts will keep it respectable.

DIVISIONAL ROUND--
Patroits over Broncos: New England is the #1 seed, plays at home, and has a week off. The Broncos could make it interesting, but the Patroits will win.
Titans over Chiefs: Since going 10-0, the Chiefs have not been super since. Even with the rest and home field in the game, the Chiefs D will let them down again. It could be a big day for McNair and his receivers. The Titans win comfortably.
Eagles over Packers: Donovan McNabb and the Eagles lucked out on home field and even though they're better on the road, the week off will help them. Brett Favre's magical few weeks will unfortunately come to the end, but he and the Packers will take McNabb & the Eagles into OT.
Rams over Panthers: St. Louis is smarting for losing to Detroit and giving up home field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs. Carolina will be coming in for the slaughter. The Rams will trounce the Panthers big.

AFC TITLE GAME-
Patroits over Titans: As much as this Titan fan would like to see Tennessee go to Houston, the Patroits will take care of business at home. This will be a rematch from the regular season in which the Patroits won by 7 over the visiting Titans in a great, close game. This one will be as close if not closer, but the Patroits again win.
NFC TITLE GAME-
Eagles over Rams: Philadelphia shows how big home field is when it takes out St. Louis. The Eagles show the third time is the charm by finally winning the NFC Title and making it to Houston.

SUPER BOWL XXXVIII
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patroits: Toss Up
Like Super Bowls XXXII, XXXIV, and XXXVI this one will go down to the final play and the margin of victory 7 or less. This has all the makings of a great game and we're going to see some great play from McNabb and Tom Brady. And OT could finally happen in the Super Bowl.

SCENARIO UPSETERS-
AFC: Indianapolis Colts, with that offense and better defense things could get mixed up.
NFC: Green Bay, Brett Favre is on a roll and the team is following it could lead them to the Super Bowl.

I of course reserve the right to redo my predictions after this weekends games based on results or injuries.

Talk to you later.