NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend Predictions

Saturday:
GREEN BAY 24, Seattle 21
"We want the ball, and we're going to score." Was it only three years ago that Matt Hasselbeck uttered those words in Green Bay before throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown that advanced the Packers? Well, the times have changed and the Seahawks are now the more playoff experienced team. But I don't think that's enough as the Seahawks are awful on the road. Still, experience will keep the Seahawks close and--with a lucky break--they could pull this one out.

NEW ENGLAND 38, Jacksonville 28
The Patriots know what the stakes are: An undefeated season and a right to the claim of the "best team ever." Jacksonville is everyones favorite sleeper pick this year. But can the Jaguars avoid the mistakes that almost cost them their first round game last weekend? The Pats had a week to rest and rest injuries, and I just can't see the Jags beating the Pats in New England.

Sunday:
INDIANAPOLIS 35, San Diego 17
When they met earlier in the season, in San Diego, everything that could go wrong for the Colts did: Peyton Manning threw six picks and Adam Vinatieri missed field goals inside 40 yards. And the Colts still had a chance to win that game on the road. Things couldn't possibly get worse for the Colts than that, and this time they're at home. The Chargers have an unproven quarterback and their star tight end is out. If the Colts focus on stopping LaDanian Tomlinson and forcing Philip Rivers to beat them, I like the Colts' odds.

DALLAS 28, N.Y. Giants 25
Dallas limped to the playoffs, but a week off to rejuvenate and regroup will help the Cowboys. The Giants on the other hand came into the playoffs after almost knocking the Patriots off in the last week of the season. They beat the Bucs in Tampa Bay, but I'm not fully convinced that Eli Manning is a better quarterback than Tony Romo in the playoffs. I like the Cowboys to squeak one out.