Thankfully it is Friday - not yet Saturday - but I am done with work. All 4 games this weekend have a draw to them and shall be a good watch.

Ravens @ Steelers: Saturday starts off with a bang with probably the best rivalry currently in the NFL. I expect both defenses to show up so points should be scarce. I'm not expecting much from either run-game, this contest will most likely be decided by the air. Roethlisberger has two rings and is a very good QB that often gets overlooked. Flacco is definitely not on par with Big Ben but he does have his best receivinng corp to date which is a plus for Joe. How Polamalu's ankle will be key for the Steelers defense as he is the integral part for that D. I'm picking the Ravens for the upset; Steelers have handled the Ravens well in the postseason though I think the Ravens have around a 40% chance of winning the game.


Packers @ Falcons: Saturday's second game is another great match-up and second round. Packers got to contain Falcons running game. Falcons have to prepare more for the Packers running game, mainly Starks, because it was effective against Philly - they gotta cover any possibility. Ryan completed 24/28 passes last time, but only for 197. Rodgers threw for 344 and was their best rusher for 51 yds. I'm not saying that Starks is going to run for another 100 yds, but with him I feel that the Packers running game will be better. I believe in Capers and picking the Packers D to be the better of the two. Another evenly match-up that could go either way. I like the Packers because of their D, which is pretty big in the playoffs, and Rodgers in a close game.


Seahawks @ Bears: Doubtful Seahawks can upset the better tackling Bears, but with beating the Saints they do have a lot of confidence and since they are once again heavy underdogs they don't have anything to lose - they could play with a lot of heart once again pulling another upset. Seahawks were able to keep the Bears run game in check their first time and sack Cutler aroud 6 times. Bears O-Line is better but in their last game the Packers did sack Cutler a few times. Bears have the pressure on them not to lose the game; this is Cutler's first playoff game so he may be the "turn the ball over Cutler". However, Rodgers in his first game last year went 4 TD & 1 INT, but Rodgers doesn't have the reputation and stats like Cutler whom still threw over 20 INT this year. Why I believe the Bears will win: their defense which is a lot better than the first time facing the Seahawks. This is Hassleback's 11th playoff game so he has the exp & they do have Lynch to provide a run game which may be important depending on the weather. I say the Bears have a 75% chance of winning.


Jets @ Patriots: In the past 2 years the Jets have gone to Gillette they lost; this year it was a smackdown. Rex Ryan did adjust his strategy against Peyton last week hardly blitzing so maybe he can adjust and see how to attack Brady. The Jets run will be vital for if they can get 150 yds or so that will keep Brady off the field which is how the Browns beat the Patriots in the regular season. The Patriots do have Wilfork whom is great at stopping the run, however, I'm unsure if any of their other D-Linemen who can stop the run are back. If not, Wilfork could get tired like in the Packers game when he was the only one, which would allow the Jets to get some good yardage. Brady has a way better postseason record than Peyton though Brady is 4-4 in his last 8 playoff games. I don't think it will be a blowout but I feel the Patriots will win.