Pilfo's Wildcard Parlay
January 7th 2011 - Pilfo             

N.Y. + 3 / K.C. + 3 / G.B. + 3

For those of you that can see the Colts as they really are this pick is an easy one. The Colts have been struggling all year long. Reggie Wayne has lost a step, Garcon is inconsistent, Tamme keeps dropping that 15 yard pass up the middle that Dallas Clark never dropped and even Manning seems as though he has lost a little magic. The Colts have a decent pass rush but everyone knows the Jets are not going to pass much. The Jets will try to run the ball down Indy's throat and I believe they can do so. Shonne Greene is fresh and will be the difference in this one. The Jets defense will be able to contain the score in this one. Super Bowl losers are lucky to get this far. Jets are on the rise and Rex is a great game planner.
Prediction: Jets 27-19

The magic of Arrowhead returns to the playoffs. Joe Flacco on the road has been a disappointment all year. This Baltimore offense has been under achievers all year. They just don't seem to be able to rise to their talent level. The Baltimore defense is still very good and very aggressive but this Kansas City team can run the ball and will do so. The Chiefs will win the battle for time of possession and that is how to beat this Raven defense. They will tire in the 4th quarter if you keep them on the field too long. Jamaal Charles will run to the outside and Thomas Jones will pound it inside which will leave Bowe open for a T.D. or two.
Prediction: Chiefs 17-13

The Eagles have played poorly in their last few games. Their offense can get better quickly with Vick at Q.B. but it is their defense that worries me. They have been vulnerable to both the pass and the run as of lately. Heck, Joe Webb even found ways to score against them. The Packers come into the playoffs riding high on their great defense and with Aaron Rodgers spreading the ball to 5 different targets. I see Rodgers scoring early and often in this one.
Prediction: Green Bay 38-24