NFL Playoff Round 2 pciks

Well there are seven games left and I'm down by 7. So from here on out I'll be picking against Loren, who only needs to pick one game right to win. Might as well get the Elway sign ready.

Arizona at New Orleans

Loren - New Orleans. I think my soul would be endangered if I took the Cards, even though I think they have the firepower to hang in with the Saints. Besides, you hate America if you pick against the Saints.

Derek - Arizona. They do have the firepower to stick with the Saints. It's not a huge long shot is it?

Baltimore at Indianapolis

Loren - Indianapolis. On the surface, this looks like another match up of high powered offense versus unbreakable defense. But Indy's D was overlooked for most of the year and people will be surprised how this rested team will be able to shut down Baltimore.

Derek - Baltimore. If the Ravens can rush it like they want too they can win. Their D is good enough to stop Manning. But they must control the ball.

Dallas at Minnesota

Loren - Minnesota. Again, picking against Dallas out of spite. Minnesota should win this game anyway, but anything can happen with Favre taking snaps.

Derek - Dallas is playing the best out of anyone right now. In the playoffs that's the most important thing (see Arizona last yet). Their D can shut down the Viks and their O can run over the Viks.

New York Jets at San Diego

Loren - San Diego. Okay, I flubbed most of the picks last week, but does anyone honestly think the Jets will be able to score against the Chargers, or keep them from scoring? San Diego is head and shoulders above the Bengals and this will be a blowout.

Derek - New York. Sure they are the worst team in the playoffs, sure they have to travel across country, sure the Chargers are great. But hey I'm desperate.

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Martell Webster telling you what you are doing

A nice message from Martell Webster.

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NFL Pick 'Em - Playoff Edition

Well, here we are after an interesting season of NFL Pick 'Em, and I believe we enter the playoffs with me ahead by 8. There are only 11 games in the post-season so I'm feeling pretty good. If Derek loses two games directly to me or picks any three games incorrectly, I lock this puppy up. On to the first picks!

NY Jets @ Cincinnati

Loren - Cincinnati. You'll hear more about this on the show next week, but the Jets are the team least deserving of making the playoffs. Don't get me wrong, I believe in their defense, but that's about all this team has made me believe in. In a choice between two former USC QBs, I'm definitely taking Palmer over the rookie Sanchez.

Derek - NY Jets. Luckily for me there are some good games this first week so I think I can pick up some ground. I'd take the Jets here if I were just picking to pick and not trying to catch up. The Jets put the hurt on the Bengals only a week ago, the Bengals have zippo for offense the last three weeks and have to play the best D and best running team in the league. I'm feeling good about this one.

Philadelphia @ Dallas

Loren - Dallas. I hate to do it, but I've got to take Dallas here. Not only did they sweep the regular season matchups, they embarrassed the Eagles last time out. Dallas is on a roll and it comes down to who has the bigger shot of choking. Sorry Eagles fans (Clint, I'm looking at you), I think Romo has progressed enough to lead his team to a playoff victory.

Derek - Philadelphia. The plays were there last week for the Eagles to beat the Cowboys, I think they'll make them this week. Phily has the playoff experience to go the distance. Heck it was only a week ago they were going to be the second seed.

Baltimore @ New England

Loren - New England. The Pats aren't about to let the Ravens knock them out in the first round. Even going into the game a little injured, the Pats have enough weapons and, more importantly, the experience to deal with the Ravens D. I'm calling it right now, though, the Ravens will be a ridiculously good team next year if they get one more quality receiver.

Derek - New England. Yeah I just don't see Baltimore doing much here. Bummer because I only have a few games I can't go against Loren. That's how much I think the Pats will win. The Ravens have a solid D but the DB's can't cover Moss. He could have a big big game.

Green Bay @ Arizona

Loren - Green Bay. They have the momentum and they just put a serious butt kicking on the Cards in the final game of the season. Yes, the Cards sat many of their starters, but this team already has so many questions marks that adding on the psychological burden of that loss might be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. I also have to keep hope alive that GB and Minny will meet down the line.

Derek - Arizona. Man Green Bay is playing well right now, but so are the Cards. They'll get back into the groove playing in a meaningful game at home. If the Packers don't get to Warner, expect it to be a landslide.

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