Pigskin Prognostications: Wild-Card Weekend

Man...these are some great matchups. Not a stinker among them. Can't say that too often about this round of the NFL Playoffs.

Falcons 30, Cardinals 20 - You know, if Arizona had any semblance of a running game, they could win this one, 'cause Atlanta can't stop the run well.

Colts 34, Chargers 17 - I believe San Diego is going to find that Indianapolis's pass rushers are much better than any they've face these past four weeks.

Ravens 17, Dolphins 14 - Baltimore's going to be favored pretty highly, and I'm picking them, too, but I'm picking them because Flacco's the real deal, and his receivers have improved much throughout the year, not because of their vaunted defense (which, it should be said, should be vaunted). Miami's faced--and defeated--tough defenses this season. They keep things close: they run the ball well, and they play ball control, and they don't allow teams to notch big plays. Baltimore does, too, though, and their running game--and their D--has been better than Miami's throughout the season.

Eagles 20, Vikings 10 - I think Tavaris Jackson will have a much tougher go of it than McNabb will. Much tougher. However...the Eagles don't have the toughest run defense in the league, and Minnesota sports the league's best runner, so, I think the Vikings will keep it close for awhile.