Time for some predictions

Isn't it hard to believe that wild card weekend is already upon us? It seems like just yesterday I was listening to all the ESPN analysts babble about how much they despise the preseason. It should be a very entertaining, and perhaps surprising, weekend, so lets take a look.

(6) Redskins @ (3) Seahawks
Bravo to the Redskins for everything they have gone through this season and still emerged into the playoffs. These guys really banded together after the death of Sean Taylor, but let's face it, they are going nowhere. Sure it would be a great story if Todd Collins could lead his team to a Super Bowl after going 10 years in between starts, but it won't happen. Seattle is amongst the toughest venues to play in all of football, and the Seahawks have so much more experience. It will be close, but Washington's run stops here. Seattle 24, Washington 16

(5) Jaguars @ (4) Steelers
I'm not going to pretend that I am not strongly rooting for the Steelers, because I am. However, they have not looked good at all in the last month of the season. The defense isn't tackling, and the offense isn't running- both cornerstones of Steeler football. If they hope to avenge their 29-22 loss to the Jags, they are going to have to get back to what they do best, and rely on the play action at times. I'm taking Pittsburgh, but I am plenty worried. This one will be as good as advertised. Pittsburgh 31, Jacksonville 28

(6) Titans @ (3) Chargers
As much as I hate to say it, the Titans should not be playing in this game- the Browns should. Tennessee had a very difficult time securing a win over Jim Sorgi and the second-string Colts, so you better believe Jeff Fisher is plenty worried about his next opponent. These teams met just a few weeks ago in a very physical game that San Diego pulled out in the end. Look for the Chargers to win again, but this time it won't even be close. San Diego 35, Tennessee 13

(5) Giants @ (4) Buccaneers
Tampa Bay spent last week fooling around with its back-ups while New York gave the Patriots everything they could handle. Like ESPN's Sean Salisbury said, "Tampa is not good enough to turn it on and off like that." I couldn't have said it better myself. Jeff Garcia is a great player, one of my favorites, but I just don't think Jon Gruden spent enough time getting his players ready for the playoffs. Now they could very well surprise us, but I don't see it happening.
New York 24, Tampa Bay 17