CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

So my playoff picks haven't exactly been, well, that good. None the less I press on as I hope to salvage the last three games of the NFL playoff season:

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Pittsburgh Steelers - 23
Baltimore Ravens - 10

There is WAY too much going right for the Steelers in this match-up. They are the home team. They are going against a rookie QB. They are much more healthy. They have a better offense. They are playing better in all facets of the game. This is why I am nervous to pick them but the Steelers are just better. It is very hard to beat a team three times in one season but Pittsburgh gets it done.

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Arizona Cardinals - 34
Philadelphia Eagles - 30

If you had this match-up for the NFC title you should look into a career change as a poker player. Or at the very least go play the lottery right now! Anyway ... The Cardinals have a better offense and are playing at home. Big Factor! The Eagles defense is stout but the Arizona offense is REALLY clicking right now. For that matter so is the Arizona defense. Is it me or does the Eagles offense just look very "blah" right now?