NFL Playoffs Week 2 Picks

Well, last week wasn't great, wasn't awful. It just was. I came out of it with a 2-2-0 record.

Let's get to it:

TITANS (-3) over Ravens

Nice work by Baltimore last week to go on the road with a rookie QB and to get what ended up amounting to a pretty easy victory. The difference between the Ravens and the Falcons when it comes to backing a rookie QB on the road is their defense. Pay attention Lions. A ferocious D can make up for a lot. This is what we saw last week. This week however, is a much different story as the Ravens will be up against a defense comparable to their own and a Titans team that has had time to get healthy. Don't forget that these guys have been the cream of the crop in the AFC all year. I make their defenses a wash and give the edge in offense to the Titans. That plus home field should see them cover this spread. I also think this number is smaller than it should be after all the hype about the Ravens D. I am looking forward to this one.

PANTHERS (-10) over Cardinals

The Cardinals protected their home field and took care of the Falcons 30-24. I like Atlanta and I think we're going to be seeing a lot of them in the playoffs over the next few years. It was good experience for young Matt Ryan and Falcon's fans should be excited for the future. There's no reason to let the names Vick and Petrino be anything more than punchlines.

It's been a good year for the Cardinals. They won their division and hosted a playoff game. Say goodnight. Panthers are 8-0 at home. Cardinals are 3-5 on the road. Factor in the rest that Carolina got, their two-headed running monster of Stewart and Williams and a questionable Boldin and I think the table is set for a blowout.

GIANTS (-4) over Eagles

I don't get this line. I really don't. I have no idea how Philly is going to be able to put up any points in this game. Their offense last week was brutal and this week they are meeting a better defense who is well rested, playing at home and defending their title. As long as Eli doesn't turn it over this one is money. I have nothing else. Ha ha.

Chargers (+6) over STEELERS

UNDERDOG!!!!!! Hey, ya gotta have one, right? I think the Chargers can win this game outright although it'll be close. I'm taking the Chargers and the points because of the following: I trust Rivers more than Roethlisberger. Big Ben is coming off another concussion and the Charger defense really impressed me last week. It's going to be cold in Pittsburgh (-4C or 25F for those metrically challenged) so I think this will be a game of field position. Sproles. Need I say more.

Last week: 2-2

OK. Those are the picks. I never encourage sports-betting, but if you do feel so inclined Sports Interaction is where I'd go. Yes, they have poker too.