Fearless First-Round NFL Playoff Predictions…Sunday Edition

January 10, 2010   ·   Brian Peoplis   ·   Jump to comments

Let me start off this column by saying that I have been humbled by the NFL playoffs once again. I went 0-2 in my 'Fearless First-Round' Saturday edition column.
The Jets took care of business against Cincinnati, and the Cowboys easily dismantled the Eagles for a second straight week.
I guess the lesson learned is that I should start taking into account the importance of those Week 17/Wild Card rematches, and how they may or may not have affected the outcomes of yesterday's games.
With that in mind, I bring you my Fearless First-Round playoff predictions, Sunday edition.
 
Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots (12:00 CST)
Despite the slight difference in regular season record (Baltimore 9-7, New England 10-6), I think this is a battle of two very evenly matched teams.  In fact, I'd call it the closest game of the weekend.  
Both teams were basically feast or famine on a week-to-week basis during the regular season, so in the end, I think it's go...

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