Championship Weekend Picks

So, the final 2 games before the Super Bowl take place this weekend. With the Steelers being the only team ranked above 3 in the initial playoff seedings, the NFL shows why a playoff system truly works (yes, that's a shot below the BCS' belt buckle) So writers, who you got?

Sunday 3:00 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals

ESPN Line: Eagles by 1.5

Jay: Cards- Honestly, I'd love to pick the Eagles, but they're 0-6 in their last 6 NFC title games. I just don't think this is the year. Sorry Philly

Casey: Eagles- I've picked against the Cardinals the last two weeks but I think the Eagles D is the best that they will have faced in the NFC playoff run

Matt: Cards - Because like Jay said, the Eagles suck in NFC championship games, and because the eagles look beat up a bit. Also, because I can't put any trust in Donovan or Reid to deliver when it counts the most

Sunday 6:30 PM ET

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers

ESPN Line: Steelers by 2

Jay: Steelers- They belong in the Super Bowl. Period. Their defense is stout, their offense is unpredictable most of the time, and Willie Parker, Hines Ward and Big Ben are good enough to carry the team through this game if needed.

Casey: Ravens- Third time is the charm (going with this logic for the second time) but I think based on how closely the Ravens played the Steelers the two previous times this year, I think the Ravens defense can hold the offense of the Steelers and Flacco gets it done through the air, McGahee on the ground.

Matt: Ravens - Because I believe this game will be down to field goals, and the last time the Steelers won it was on a bad call in my opinion. Each team will score only one touchdown, and the Ravens will come out barely on top due to being called 'the underdog' all week.