This is a game the Bears expect to win. This season the Bears offense has been far stronger than in recent years and the defense has been solid as usual. But they do have some obvious weaknesses. They (Cutler) commit far too many unnecessary turnovers and their pass defense has looked shaky at times. For Cutler, this is his first playoff game of his career.

The Seahawks, on the other hand, have experienced success in their last two elimination games (the last game of the regular season against the Rams was an elimination game) and have a been-there-done-that QB in Hasselbeck, who has already been to the Super Bowl this decade. Hasselbeck has proven to be clutch under pressure and is leading a hungry team that wants to prove they do belong in the playoffs.

What will happen: Cutler will throw some silly picks and Hasselbeck, with the help of Marshawn Lynch, will shred the Bears defense and lead the Seahawks to an upset of seismic proportions (see: Quest Field "earthquake")

SEAHAKWS 30 BEARS 20

Jets @ Patriots

Get ready for round three folks, because the Jets and Patriots will meet again, this time with much more than divisional superiority and bragging rights on the line. This time the winner will be one win closer to touching the Lombardi trophy. The feeling around the country is a "here we go again" type of feeling, as last time the two rivals met there was a lot of back and forth garbage talk from both sides, actually, all of it was from the Jets.

The last time the Jets came into Gillette they were brimming with confidence, only to be thrashed by the Randymosslessnewlookpatriots. Ryan put down the loss to a lack of preparation for the new Patriots offense, one that spread the ball around and was just as confusing as a colorless Rubik's-cube. Ryan says his team will be more prepared for the Pats offense this time around. You see, that's the beauty: There is no possible way to prepare for the offense. That is the new identity. It is rare that you see the same receiver or tight-end filling up the stat sheet in consecutive weeks. That does not mean the offense is inconsistent, they've put up over 30 points in each of the last nine contests.

The Jets offense will also have problems. They will try to run the ball all day long, and that may work for a bit, but eventually they will have to put Sanchez to the test against the opportunistic Patriots defense. Led by rookie interception monster Devin McCourty, the Patriots defense always seems to find away to sway momentum.

In the end, Brady is better than Sanchez, Belichick is smarter than Ryan, and the Jets defense does not get as many turnovers. The Patriots will open the game with a touchdown and the Jets will panic by throwing the ball too many times into Patriots hands.

PATRIOTS 37 JETS 21

By Arjun Parikh

Wild-Card Round Predictions NFC

No.5 New Orleans Saints (11-5) at No. 4 Seattle Seahawks (7-9)

When Quest Field is packed it makes life for opposing QB's very difficult - especially turnover prone ones. While I'm not saying Drew Brees is turnover prone, well, he has been this year. This is the first time in a while he has thrown over 20 interceptions. I have a feeling the Seahawks score a TD on the opening drive and score again on the next to make it 14-0. By the time the Saints wake up and realize this is a playoff game against a playoff team the Seahawks will be up 21-0 on a Brees pick-6 and it will be too late. Or none of that will happen and the Saints will win comfortably.

SAINTS 31 SEAHAWKS 38

By Arjun Parikh

The other game tomorrow...

Wild-Card Round Predictions AFC

No. 5 Baltimore Ravens (12-4) at No.4 Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)

I think Matt Cassel will wish he was Tom Brady's back-up again once this is over. The Raiders gave a formula for beating the Chiefs this past weekend: Blitz Matt Cassel. Although Cassel has made great strides in his third season as a starting QB, the Raiders showed that Cassel can't throw with pressure as he completed only 11 out of 33 passes. With no passing attack, the Chiefs lost 31-10. I have a feeling the Ravens imposing defense will have no problem getting to Cassel.

RAVENS 34 CHIEFS 16

No. 6 New York Jets (11-5) at No. 3 Indianapolis Colts (10-6)

Rex Ryan likes seeing feet in action (See: Rex Ryan foot fetish), and he will see plenty of his kickers foot in action. The Jets will hit field goal after field goal, but Mark Sanchez will choke under the red zone pressure and the Jets will not score a touchdown. I heard Peyton Manning does a pretty good job of scoring touchdowns and the Jets defense has not lived up to its pre-season "Hard-Knocks" bill.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 24-12

Up Next: NFC

By Arjun Parikh

Short People in the NFL

After watching games featuring NFL shorties Danny Woodhead and Drew Brees, I decided I was going to put together an All-Shorty NFL team. For shorties across America, here is your All-Shorty NFL team.

QB: Drew Brees, 5 11

Drew Brees looks much shorter than his listed height of 5 11. In his recent game against the Falcons, I remember reading a stat that said Drew Brees has thrown the most balls tipped at the line of any QB ever. Being a QB of his stature does have shortcomings.

RB: Maurice Jones-Drew, 5 7

Jones-Drew is a tiny 5 7, but try tackling someone that tall that weighs 208 pounds and runs a 4.5 40. He finds holes where they aren't, and never seems to go down.

RB: Danny Woodhead, 5 7

Woodhead gets bonus points for his name. Woodhead came out of little known division II college Chadron State, did not get drafted, got released by the Jets, and signed with the Patriots. Woodhead did not seem like he 5was going to get much playing time, but when Kevin Faulk went down with a season ending injury, Tom Brady's security blanket became Danny Woodhead. With his rugged playing style, Woodhead instantly endeared himself to all Patriot fans.

WR: Steve Smith, 5 9

At 5 9, Steve Smith was overlooked until the third round in his draft year. After being drafted Smith became Carolina's best receiver. Smith not only has the ability to play in the slot, he also has a knack for making great catches down field.

WR: Wes Welker, 5 9

Wes Welker has the most receptions in the NFL since the start of the 2007 season. Enough said.

Defense coming soon.

By Arjun Parikh

Ideas for the NFL

I know there is as much of a chance of this happening as there is of Tom Brady scoring a TD on a punt return, but I thought the idea was good.

In the English Premier League, there are 20 teams. Obviously, the team that finishes first wins the title. The three teams that finish last are relegated to the second division. In the NFL, we always have teams that just can't seem to win from year to year, teams like the Lions and the Browns. Teams such as the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts have dominated the NFL in recent years, and I think the NFL needs a change in structure.

LEAGUE STRUCTURE

- 24 teams in the NFL

-16 game season

-Super Bowl

-Two worst teams from each conference relegated (four teams relegated total)

- 8 teams in a league called R-League (Rebuilding League)

-Each team plays each other twice

-Top four teams get promoted to the NFL

DRAFT

-Draft would start with the eight teams in the R-League, followed by the teams in the NFL

-Rookie contracts are handed out using a scale

-All rookie contracts are all six years

-If the team that they were drafted on does not gain promotion by the fourth year, he may opt out into free agency (described below)

-If drafted player fails to sign with the team that drafted him by the first game of the season, said player must re-enter the draft the next year

FREE AGENCY

-Players entering free agency may join the team of their choice

-Each player is labeled Type A, B, C, D or none

-According to the order of the draft, each team may only offer Type A free agents a certain amount, Type B free agents a certain amount, etc.

-More on the last rule: The team that finishes with the NFL's best record can offer Type A free agents less than the team with the worst record in the R-League

-Teams may only sign 1 Type A free agent, 3 Type B free agents, 4 Type C free agents, 5 Type D free agents, and unlimited "none" free agents

Post your opinions below. Most opinions are welcome.

By Arjun Parikh