CSR Round 1 Playoff Predictions

Since I can't ignore the playoffs completely being the complete  football nut that I am I've decided to show my ignorance yet again. Here are my playoff games prediction for the round 1 games being played this weekend.

#6 Washington vs. #3 Seattle

Though I realize Seattle had little to play for when they played the Panthers, I was still unimpressed. If the Redskins run the ball successfully, which I think they will, then I see the 'Skins riding the Sean Taylor emotion to a playoff victory. Redskins 23 Seahawks 16

#5 Jacksonville vs. #4 Pittsburgh

Given the Jaguars just beat the Steelers a few weeks ago pretty handily makes this an easy pick. I think the Jags again run all over the Steelers and Big Ben doesn't have enough weapons to compete. Jaguars 31 Steelers 17

#5 New York vs. #4 Tampa Bay

I think tanking your last two games just because you have nothing to play for creates a bit of a hangover that leads to mistakes. I think the Giants mix in just enough passing and a lot of running to outlast the Bucs in a close game.
Giants 27 Bucs 24

#6 Tennessee vs. #3 San Diego

This is a rematch of the incredible comeback the Chargers delivered on the Titans mid-season. With Vince Young a game day decision I think the Chargers will play one their best games of the season as LT has a big day. Chargers 34 Titans 13

So there it is, I'm predicting 3 lower seeds knock off the higher seed on the road as the Redskins and Giants ride recent momentum and the Chargers just outclass the Titans. This prediction hurts me to say it: the NFC East has three of the four best teams in the conference.

So let me hear your predictions my faithful readers.