NFL: Wild Card Weekend Predictions

I was going to offer one more NFL Awesome Rankings, but figured it would be all the teams in the playoffs.

So instead, here is a playoff preview with picks to win them all.

New Orleans Saints (11-5) at Seattle Seahawks (7-9)

The defending champs have been “under the radar” this entire year, but continue to feature a tough defense and explosive offense.

The Seahawks are the first team to win their division with a losing record.

While I am tempted to take Seattle at home (12th man is tough), I think New Orleans pulls out a squeaker.

My Pick: New Orleans 24, Seattle 20

New York Jets (11-5) at Indianapolis Colts (10-6)

Former No. 1 JWSB Power Rankings New York has had a rough few weeks. Going 2-3 the last five weeks has gotten the Jets into the playoffs, but with a little negativity attached.

The Colts still have Peyton Manning, but his weapons are severely depleted. While I think Manning keeps things interested, the Jets will just be too tough.

My Pick: New York 27, Indianapolis 24

Baltimore Ravens (12-4) at Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)

The young Chiefs have looked good offensively all season, but the defense has some definite question marks.

The Ravens are one of the favorites in the AFC, featuring Ray Rice and that vaunted Raven defense.

This one will be another close one and I am taking the upset.

My Pick: Kansas City 23, Baltimore 20

Green Bay Packers (10-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

This should be a great first-round matchup. The Eagles have MVP candidate Michael Vick going against an athletic and fast Packer defense.

These two teams met in Week 1 in a very good game. This time, though, Vick gets the start.

If the Packer run game can help out, the Packers could win on the road.

My Pick: Green Bay 30 Philadelphia 26