The 2012 NFL playoffs are here and sadly the Kansas City Chiefs are not included in that group. But I've gotten over it (not really) and I'm ready to enjoy some playoff football this weekend.
Here's a look at the schedule for this weekend's games and which ways I'm leaning in my picks.
Saturday, January 7
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m., NBC: Leaning toward taking the Bengals with the upset pick. The Texans and T.J. Yates are a little unreliable and have lost three in a row. I like the Bengals.
Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints, 8 p.m., NBC: I'd be tempted to take the Lions if the game weren't in the dome. The Saints are unstoppable there.
Sunday, January 8
Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants, 1 p.m., FOX: The Giants could seriously make a Super Bowl run if everything fell into place just right. That defensive line can get to the quarterback on their own, which is what you need to beat some of these top tier offenses.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos, 4:30 p.m., CBS: Gotta roll with the Steelers, though I don't think this will be the blowout everyone is predicting. I can see the Steelers winning in a 14-10 game.