2008 NFL Divisional Playoffs

Saturday – January 10, 2009

Baltimore Ravens @ Tennessee Titans

Eddie: (Winner – Ravens)

The show stops here for the Titans.  I like the intensity and the hunger of the Ravens defense.

Fred: (Winner – Titans)

In Week 17, their stud starters got rest, and they had a 1st round bye.  The well-rested Titans team will win this close game against the rookie QB led Ravens.

Arizona Cardinals @ Carolina Panthers

Eddie: (Winner – Panthers)

A rested team at home with some to prove is a recipe for disaster for the Cardinals.  Arizona comes to Carolina banged up and minus a key wide out in Boldin.  Breaston should fill in nicely but it won’t be enough.

Fred: (Winner – Panthers)

On the east coast, the Cardinals have royally stunk this year.  A rested Panthers team is guaranteed to score 30+ points, and hold the Cardinals to 24 or less points.

Sunday – January 11, 2009

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants

Eddie: (Winner – Eagles)

Eagles are running on all cylinders and I expect this game to be played close with field position battling which will ultimately win the game.

Fred: (Winner – Eagles)

The Eagles are “on fire” hot right now.  Reid/McNabb/Westbrook have PLENTY of playoff experience too.  The end of the regular season for the Giants, with a hobbled Jacobs and no Plax, their offense has been out-of-sync.  The Eagles win this one…but it will be VERY close.

San Diego Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Eddie: (Winner – Steelers)

Can Pittsburg stop the spark that Sproles has created for San Diego.  I think so.

Fred: (Winner – Steelers)

If the Chargers defense was at least average, I believe they could beat the under-achieving Steelers.  Steelers defense is too good, and their offense can muster up plenty of points against the Chargers D to get the victory.