By Dalton Del Don
Last week I went 2-2, and while I had no problem losing with the Colts, the Vikings loss stung a bit. I wanted to “go ugly” but sometimes the obvious side is that way for a reason. Tarvaris Jackson was brutal. I did win my best bet with the Ravens, which would bring me to 11-4-2 overall if I kept it going from the regular season. As for the Divisional Round, it’s true the Titans are undervalued this week, but I trust the Ravens just a little more, and in a game certain to be low scoring, might as well take the points…The Cardinals played the Panthers tough in Carolina earlier this season, but that was way back in Week 8. Especially with a banged up Anquan Boldin, I’d be shocked if Arizona were able to keep it close against the NFL’s best home team. Expect the Panthers to roll…The Giants can’t be happy with the Eagles matchup, and because of Philadelphia’s strong run defense, it should be a low scoring game in New York. Brian Westbrook is clearly hobbled, and Donovan McNabb has been pedestrian on the road all year, so the Eagles’ offense could really struggle. The Giants just lost to Philly at home one month ago, which probably bodes well for them this week…The Steelers/Chargers game was the toughest for me to decide ATS. San Diego is hardly ideal traveling across the country in wintry conditions, but at least the start time is later in the day. Pittsburgh’s offense isn’t very good, and Ben Roethlisberger could be extra shaky coming off such a serious injury. Philip Rivers needs to play better, however.
Ravens +3 at Titans
Cardinals +10 at Panthers (best bet)
Eagles +4 at Giants
Chargers +6 at Steelers
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