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Philadelphia Eagles @ 3. 
Minnesota VikingsWinner: Philadelphia Eagles 21-17
Analysis: Fresh off their 44-6 route of the Cowboys, the Eagles led by a stellar and athletic defense and one of the most underrated and under appreciated quarterbacks in NFL history, Donovan McNabb will travel to the Metrodome to take on the Vikings with momentum on their side. The Vikings will be led by the resurrection of Tavaris Jackson and the great Adrian Peterson. While the Vikings are also a very good defensive team look for the Eagles to utilize Brian Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter to establish a running game early if stud defensive tackle Pat Williams is unable to go. All in all Philadelphia is the better team in this match up as Minnesota struggled to win Sunday against the New York Giants, who basically played their 2nd and 3rd string players for majority of the game.
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Atlanta Falcons @ 4. 
Arizona CardinalsWinner: Arizona Cardinals 31-30
Analysis: I know all the experts give the Cardinals no chance to win a playoff game and I don't blame them but my gut is telling me that Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, and Anquan Bolden are prolific enough for at least one playoff win. Two things I know for certain: Micheal Turner will rush for at least 130 yards and Warner will throw for at least 300 yards. Neither guarantee a victory. Matt Ryan has been a great story this season in helping change the culture in the dirty and will most certainly win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award and will turn in a solid performance but that will not be enough. As hard as it is to explain , surprisingly the Cardinals rank higher than the Falcons in most of the major defensive categories. Atlanta ranks 22th against the pass, 21st against the run , and 24th overall will the Cardinals rank 20th, 17th. and 19th respectively.
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