Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-3) - This matchup features two quarterbacks that have won Super Bowls:
Each team won their respective home game this season to split the series. Both teams are limited by injuries- Leveon Bell is out for this game.
Big Ben has 2 rings while Flacco recently won his in 2012.
Each team won their respective home game this season to split the series. Both teams are limited by injuries- Leveon Bell is out for this game.
As it stands right now, the Steelers are 3-0 against the Ravens and go into this game having won its last 4 games. The Ravens with Flacco have won its 2 past road games in the postseason when it went on to win the super bowl. Still, the defense does not have guys like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed to help out the Ravens defensive unit, and has been decimated by injuries on the offensive line and secondary.
Arizona Cardinals @ Carolina Panthers (-5.5)- Ryan Lindley makes a start who is so far 1-5 as a starter and 0-2 this season in place of Stanton. While the Cardinals defense has been solid all season, they have struggled to contain rushing quarterbacks like Russell Wilson.
It also looks like the Panthers defense is playing well given that they held the Falcons offense to only 3 points last week.
Cam Newton has rushed for over 50 yards in each
of his past two games since his car accident.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) -
While Indianapolis is only 2-4 against playoff teams this season, it's one win was a 27-0 victory over these Bengals. This is certainly a winnable game for the Bengals, but given that Andy Dalton has been inconsistent and his playoff stats have been lackluster with only 1 touchdown and 6 interceptions in three starts.
Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys (-6.5) -
Since losing to the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day, the Cowboys have averaged over 40 points in their past 4 games. The Lions may prove to the toughest defense that the Cowboys have faced in a while. Still, the Lions offense has been anemic and has not scored more than 20 points since week 9.
AJ Green is doubtful with a concussion.
While Indianapolis is only 2-4 against playoff teams this season, it's one win was a 27-0 victory over these Bengals. This is certainly a winnable game for the Bengals, but given that Andy Dalton has been inconsistent and his playoff stats have been lackluster with only 1 touchdown and 6 interceptions in three starts.
Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys (-6.5) -
This may be the year that Tony Romo
gets it together in the postseason
Since losing to the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day, the Cowboys have averaged over 40 points in their past 4 games. The Lions may prove to the toughest defense that the Cowboys have faced in a while. Still, the Lions offense has been anemic and has not scored more than 20 points since week 9.
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