Playoff Picks: Wildcard Round

Washington at Seattle
Pick: Redskins +3.5 (4.5 Stars)

We love that hook. We're convinced that this game is coming down to a field goal, so you should take the points. The Redskins are hot, and in the wild card round, hot teams win. We don't believe that teams can just turn things on and off, and those 44 points against the Hawks last week scare us for a team matching up with the red-hot Todd Collins and Clinton Portis.

Jacksonville at Pittsburgh
Pick: Steelers +2.5 (3 Stars)

Can you say home dog? Home playoff dog? It's time for the Steelers to man up, and we think they will, with the crowd behind them, a sloppy field, and revenge on their minds. The Steelers get a little swagger back this week. We'll take the experienced Steelers and Big Ben in this one.

NY Giants at Tampa Bay
Pick: NY Giants +3 (2 Stars)

We were tempted to go the other way here.....we just don't like how everyone is so confident about the Giants after their performance last week. But, they are 7-1 on the road this year, and should find enough offense to put some points up against the stingy Bucs defense. The Tampa offense doesn't scare anyone, and the Giants will find it easier to cover Galloway and Co. than Moss, Welker, and Stallworth. There is something different about this Giants team than years past, and that should get them a win this week.

Tennessee at San Diego
Pick: Tennessee +9 (3.5 Stars)

While the Chargers have the superior talent, we think the Titans have the heart, and the better coaching. Jeff Fisher will find a way to make his team compete in this one, and they'll make a game out of it.