2008 NFL Playoffs- Wild Card Round

Here at DaM we like to put shit on the record, may it please the court with all due respect. So with that being said, here are the predictions.

Washington vs. Seattle

Seattle has a broke down RB in Shaun Alexander and has become a one-dimensional passing team that has adequate, but not great receivers. Hasselbeck however, despite his unfortunate hair loss, is a very good QB. Washington has been riding a wave of emotion after the death of Sean Taylor. This is a tough game to call, but every wave must crash and I see Seattle prevailing provided they can stop the Skins running game. Todd Collins has been overachieving and I don't see that continuing. I will be rooting for the Skins though.

Prediction: Seattle 24 Washington 16

Jacksonville vs, Pittsburgh

Jacksonville, a southern team playing in what will likely be frigid conditions on the road in Pittsburgh is currently a 2 pt. favorite against the Steelers. The reason is because they beat Pittsburgh there in Heinz just a couple of weeks ago, and now Pittsburgh is without Willie Parker, who was leading the NFL in rushing yards before he broke his leg. While that makes sense, it will not happen in my view. Garrard has played well this year and has shown the decision to release Leftwich was the correct one. With that said, his receivers are below average and Pitt will shut down their run this time around. Hines Ward will come up big along with Big Ben and Davenport (who has actually outperformed Parker this year) will provide a more physical runner when Pitt chooses to use him.

Prediction: Pittsburgh 28 Jacksonville 13

Tennessee vs. San Diego

Roydell Williams, the Titans' best receiver, is out for the season after breaking his ankle. Young may also be out (which may actually benefit the Titans) allowing Kerry "don't call your receivers dumb niggers" Collins to start. While I don't have faith in or like Phillip Rivers, this game ain't gonna be like the war these two teams waged a few weeks back. This will be a rout.

Prediction: San Diego 34 Tennessee 7

Tampa Bay vs. NY Giants

This is a pretty good matchup. The Giants have the vastly superior offensive (and arguably defensive) talent. The Giants also acquitted themselves quite well last week against the Pats. Nevertheless, the Giants are soft and are playing on the road. I am having visions of the Bucs defense picking off and sacking Eli repeatedly.

Prediction: Tampa Bay 27 New York 17