NFL Playoffs
After going 3-1 against the spread last week, I'm looking to run the table in the second week of the playoffs.

Pittsburgh (-8.5) over New York
I made the mistake of going against the Jets last week in San Diego, but I think that the Jets' performance was more based on how bad the Chargers choked than how well the Jets played. With that said I see Pittsburgh pounding the Jets. I know Roethlisburger is a rookie, but the Steelers' offense doesn't completely rely on him to be successful. The Jets offense has been poor for the majority of the season, and I don't see that changing against the 2004-05 version of the Steel Curtain. Steelers 23, Jets 13

Atlanta (-7) over St. Louis
It's time for Mike Martz to remind us why you should never back him in a big game. I have the sense that this will be one of those games where Martz decides to throw the ball 85% of the time. Isaac Bruce being banged up definitely doesn't help the Rams pass attack. I don't know how much production you can count on from Shaun McDonald, Dane Looker and Kevin Curtis when crunch-time rolls around. Atlanta has the top ground attack in the NFL and the Rams had the 15th ranked run defense in the NFC. Right there is your key factor in the Atlanta victory. Falcons 30, Rams 20

Philly (-8) over Minnesota
I think Philly resting their offensive starters for basically the last three weeks will cause the Eagles to get off to a slow start, but in the end their talent should overwhelm Minnesota. I just can't wait for Randy Moss to simulate wiping himself on a ref or him to whip his piece out if he scores a touchdown. I also look forward to Mike Tice having that surprised look on his face like some woman just told him that he's the daddy of her baby. Eagles 34, Vikings 17

Indianapolis (+2) over New England
If Indy is ever going to win a big game, and if New England is ever going to lose one, it's going to be this week. Everything is in Indy's favor, and despite playing outdoors the weather is supposed to be pretty decent given that it's January in New England. I can't believe I'm going against the Patriots in a big game, because they always seem to come through, but I just don't think Peyton Manning and that offense can be stopped by a patch-work New England secondary. Colts 34, Patriots 31

Again I went with three of four home teams that are giving points. Hopefully I run my playoff record to 7-1 after this week. Enjoy the games.