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With a slew of exciting, as well as surprising games in last week’s Wild Card round of the 2009-2010 NFl playoffs, the second week promises to be just as entertaining as the first. This round should provide just as much excitement, as some of the NFL’s top offenses are still around. New Orleans, Dallas, Minnesota, Indianapolis, San Diego, Baltimore, and Arizona ranked 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 13 and 14th respectively in total offense during the year, and in 3 out of the four games this weekend, the match-ups pitt the high falutin offenses against each other. Below is my analysis and predictions for the four games of the weekend.

AFC Divisional Round

Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts – Coming off of a spanking of the Patriots, the Ravens held the Pats to 14 points and come into Lucas Oil Stadium on a roll. The Colts rested their players, as they do every year, the last two games of the season and will be healthy heading in. This match up really boils down to how well the Colts can stop Ray Rice, and I think that if they do, their is no way that the Baltimore secondary can halt the Colts offense. My Pick: I like the Colts at home in Lucas Oil Stadium’s first ever playoff game by a 31-24 margin.

Jets @ Chargers – Although the Chargers have had a shotty run defense at best this season, I think that their offense is more than capable of getting them a lead. For the Jets, I think that they are going to need some major help from rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez if they want any shot at winning this game. My Pick: I like the Chargers 35-20.

NFC Divisional Round

Dallas @ Minnesota – With a stifling defense and solid offense, the Dallas Cowboys and Tony Romo have finally won a playoff game and have been peaking at the right time. With their defeat over the Eagles last week, they earned thee right to travel to Minnesota to take on the slumping Vikings. The Vikings stumbled into the playoffs, and have struggled as of late with the run game, which in turn limits the effectiveness of Hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre. My Pick: I like the Cowboys in a tough game in the Metrodome 24-21.

Arizona @ New Orleans – Arizona has one of the streakiest teams in football. They turn it on when they need to in crunch time and when they are at their best, they can beat any team in the NFL. Last week’s win over the Packers and their number 2 defense proved that kurt Warner and the offense have still got it, but the 45 points allowed by the defense is definitely a major concern. The Saints as well come staggering into the playoffs, but the time off allowed them to get healthy and get back on track. My Pick: I actually like the Cardinals in this one 30-24, as they know how to win in the postseason. (Says last year’s Super Bowl run)

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