I am not being a homer when I say Panthers should beat the Cards. Arizona is set to play Lindley for goodness sake. I don't see their O-line keeping him upright and unpressured. Carolina finally seems to have "gotten it together" over the last 4 weeks. Panthers advance this week.
No one really can "trust" Andy Dalton in the playoffs - but Indy's offense has had the wheels fall off here lately. Add in that the Cincy defense has played well overall lately, I expect the Bengals come out ahead of the Colts on this one.
The next one hurts me. I really want Steve Smith to get a Super Bowl ring, but I don't think this is the year he succeeds. The Ravens just haven't been stout enough on D or O this year, and I think Ben (ugh) is playing well right now. The Steelers D has weakened as well, but I don't think the Ravens can keep up on the scoreboard. Ravens fall to the Steelers in a game that might not even be close.
Romo vs Suh.... Well, not really. The Lions have been a top defense all year, but they didn't show it last week. The Cowboys have been playing consistent and well the last few weeks. I don't have faith in Stafford, and Romo has staked the demons of December in the purifying light of sunshine and wins late in the season. Cowboys are going to win this one, though it may be too close for comfort for many of their fans.
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Good Hunting!
Captain Haplo
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