Wild Card Weekend

Seeing as Frankie took the time to post about tomorrow's Steelers-Broncos game, I figured I'd quickly give the other three games this weekend a little love and pick the outcomes. Five out of the last six Superbowls have featured a team who played on Wild Card Weekend, so is it possible one of these teams makes the Big Game? It's definitely a possibility, especially in the AFC. But the NFC could have a surprise in store as well. So, quickly, here's what I expect to see this weekend from the games not involving He Who Must Not Be Named.

Cincinnati 24, Houston 17

The Red Rifle Andy Dalton hooks up with AJ Green for a 80 yard bomb on the first play on offense. Cedric Benson then pounds two more in as TJ Yates and the Houston offense can't hold on to the ball long enough to give their defense a rest. Arian Foster's 130 yards on the ground aren't enough to keep the pressure off the passing game, and Houston laments what might have been had Matt Schaub stayed healthy. The Bengals take over late and head to the divisional round.

Detroit 41, New Orleans 38

In an instant classic, Drew Brees and Matthew Stafford put on a show that really ends in who has the ball last. Brees throws for four touchdowns and over 400 yards, but its just not enough to make up for the defense. Stafford grows up right before our eyes and leads a 1 minute drive to result in a pass to Megatron for the game winning touchdown. Who dat? Easy, it's the Motor City.

New York 24, Atlanta 13

The Giants' front seven shows up and pounds Matty Ice all day. Turner struggles to get going on the ground as well. Tony Gonzalez is able to catch yet another touchdown pass to further add to his hall of fame career, but the Giants and the Manning-Cruz connection pull away in the second half. Manning's two touchdowns and Bradshaw's lone score are the propellent for the Giants to the next round.

So there you have it from We're In This Thing: Steelers, Bengals, Lions, Giants. Take it to the bank.