NFL Playoff Picks, Wild Card (Week 1)

The second season is now upon us. And while I don't have a horse in this race (the Bengals being knocked out by the Steelers last week), I still enjoy watching championship-caliber play. More to the point, I really enjoy watching playoffs of any sport, basketball and hockey included. And I usually hate those sports.

Prognostications:
Chiefs at Colts: The Chiefs can, should, and will win this game. The Colts opened up the season strong, but fell off really precipitously when teams realized that they could run the ball down the Colts' throats with impunity. Last week, the blue and white defense from Indianapolis gave Texans RB Ron Dayne a 100-yard game for the first time since 2001. The Chiefs have Larry Johnson, who's far better than Dayne, although he doesn't have the same goatee. KC in the upset.
Cowboys at Seahawks: ESPN is trumpeting Romo-to-Owens as the solution to all of the Cowboys' ills. I think they're forgetting that the Seahawks are a pretty good team, with a great stadium home advantage. SEA
Jets at Patriots: These teams split the season series, each winning in the other's house. But there's a difference between the regular season and the playoffs. Eric Mangini, the Jest rookie head coach, may think he knows that difference, but Bill Belichick is the master of the postseason domain. NE
Giants at Eagles: Tom Coughlin will get fired after this game. PHI