If I were a betting man, ooops, I am...

Here's week one of Butt Fox's magical NFL playoff game predictions. And they're free; none of that 1-900-bullshit bs. For your gambling [addiction] pleasure:

KC at Indy
The Colts are still fighting the tag of postseason choke specialists, but ask the Denver Broncos if going to Indy in January is an easy task. The Broncos have done so twice in the last three years and were embarrassed both times. If Indy does stumble, it’s much more likely to happen at San Diego or Baltimore than at home against decent-but-nothing-special Chiefs.

Prediction: COLTS, 35-20

Dallas at Seattle
If recent exploits are any indication, the Cowboys are in a heap of trouble. The problem for Seattle is that the Seahawks really haven’t played much better than the ‘Boys, save for last week’s cruise at Tampa Bay. A month ago, we were looking at Dallas as a serious Super Bowl contender and I can’t believe that much has changed. In the second postseason meeting between Bill Parcells and Mike Holmgren (Super Bowl XXXI – Packers 35, Patriots 21), The Tuna gets his revenge.

Prediction: COWBOYS, 24-17

NYJ at New England
It’s remarkable how the visiting team has fared so well in this rivalry in recent years. Make you think the Jets might have a chance. But this is the postseason, friends. It’s a whole new ballgame, if you can forgive the cliché. Picking against Belichick at home is like putting chocolate frosting on a baloney sandwich – there’s no law against it, but it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.

Prediction: PATRIOTS, 23-10

NYG at Philly
It appears as if the only real concern for the Eagles is whether they’ve peaked too soon – having won their last five games entering the playoffs. Tough to win eight straight to get to the Super Bowl, although their in-state brothers in Pittsburgh put such a run together last season en route to a championship. The spread of a full touchdown is begging folks to consider the Giants for an upset… and I believe it’s a real possibility. Sure, New York has been pretty bad over the second half of the season. But 8-8 doesn’t mean awful, it means streaky. The Giants have been cold for a while now, but last week’s clutch win could start another winning skein. And they certainly have the talent to get it done. I believe this one comes down to a late turnover and a game-winning field goal in the final seconds.

Prediction: EAGLES, 24-21

Think you can beat me? Bring it on, you holes of corn. Use the comment section to post your predicted scores or to tell me what a prick I am.