Playoff Picks, Part Deux

3-1 last week, and if Edell Shepard could catch, I'd be 4-0. Of course, if your aunt had a beard, she'd be your uncle, so without further adieu, Playoff Picks, Part Deux

Redskins vs. Seahawks

Redskins have a better D, but the Seahawks' D is good enough to slow down a banged up Clinton Portis and to put enough pressure on Mark Brunell that Santana Moss shouldn't go crazy. That, plus a healthy dose of MVP Shaun Alexander pulls out the W for the 'Hawks. Seahawks to win.

Patriots vs. Broncos

My head is telling me that Tom Brady is 10-0 in the playoffs, and that the Pats are playing their best ball of the year, particularly on the D side. Still... I don't think the Jags presented much of a danger on offense, and given that the Pats' secondary is still banged up, I like Denver's chances. If the Broncos jump out to an early lead, they'll run well enough on the Pats to make it hold up. Says here that the Pats' run is over in Denver. Denver to win.

Steelers vs. Colts

If the Steelers were playing anyone else in the AFC, I'd pick 'em. However, while they'll make it a better game than their 26-7 loss in the RCA Dome earlier this season, the Colts have too much O, and just enough D to win convinvcingly. Colts.

Panthers vs. Da Bears!

The head says, it's the Bears, who haven't made any real post season noise since 1985. The heart says, it's the Bears, your hometown team. You gotta pick 'em. Heart's going to win out here. Won't surprise me if the Panthers win, they've got a better team than they showed in the Bears' 13-3 whuppin' from earlier this year, and Jake Delhomme's postseason record is spectacular so far. However, the Bears' offense is better than the first meeting, and their D has something to prove if they want to be ranked among the best in recent memory. Going with Bears here, and picking all four home teams with the bye to win.