Sat Jan 5th 4:30 est

(9-7) Washington at (10-6) Seattle -3½

Seattle is 7-1 at home/ Washington 4-4 on the road

Even though Washington has been one of the hottest teams in the league heading into the playoffs, I believe there run will come to an end. The inspiration of Sean Taylor wont be enough this week alone to upset the Seahwaks. Seattle has been nasty at home and have the rush defense to pressure the quarterback. Look for Trufant to come up with a pick or two and become a deciding factor. Alexander will step up his game from a miserable season and get a couple scores.

Prediction: Seattle covers 27-17

Sat Jan 5th 8:00 est

(11-5) Jacksonville at (10-6) Pittsburgh +2½

Pittsburgh 7-1 at home

Jacksonville 5-3 on the road

Steelers are beat up an will be without running back Willie Parker. Troy Polamalu has practiced and looks like he will play. Normally playing in Pittsburgh would be a tough challenge but with Parker out and the recent seven point victory in Pittsburgh I feel the two faced monster of Drew and Taylor will be too much for the Steelers. Look for a smashmouth ballgame!

Prediction: Jags covering 24-20

Sun Jan 6th 1:00 est

(10-6) Giants at (9-7) Tampa Bay -3

Tampa Bay 6-2 at home

Giants 7-1 on the road

Jeff Garcia has owned the Giants in the playoffs and is looking to be a perfect 3-0 against them. If getting up for a playoff game isn’t enough Ronde Barber has given them even more with his recent comments of wanting to play the Giants and some harsh words for Burress and Manning. Giants have a great rush defense and Coughlin is coaching for his job but with all the injuries they have had will play a huge factor. I think Ronde Barber will back his words up and Tampa will come to play. Look for Ernest Graham to have a huge game of 130 yards and 2 scores!

Prediction: Tampa covering 31-23

Sun Jan 6th 4:30 est

(10-6) Tennessee at (11-5) San Diego -10

San Diego 7-1 at home

Tennessee 5-3 on the road

Vince Young will play Sunday but it wont be a good thing. His inexperience will result in turnovers and cost the Titans big. San Diego who has been very good at home will run all over Titans. As long as Phillip Rivers doesn’t become a big factor and they give a heavy dose of LT to Tennessee this should be a blowout! Look for Lt to have a huge day of 180 total yards and 3 scores.

Prediction: Chargers cover 41-17