Andrew Richards

Saturday afternoon the Cardinals host the Atlanta Falcons in Arizona's first playoff appearance in 10 years. Odds makers are calling the Cardinals slight home favorites in the opening game of Wild-Card weekend. NFL betting lines have Arizona at -1 with the total in the game sitting at 52.

Cardinals have ridden all the way to the post-season on quarterback Kurt Warner's right arm. Warner is a 2-time league MVP, and won Super Bowl MVP honors after leading the Rams to the title following the 1999 season. After several inconsistent years, the Arizona signal caller regained his old form in 2008.

With 96.9 passer rating, Warner is third in the league. His 4,583 yard and 30 touchdowns has the Cardinals offense 2nd in the NFC in...

After losing five regular season games the LSU Tigers can call themselves defending National Champions for just a few more days. One year removed from their BCS Title run, unranked LSU prepares to take on the no. 14 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in the Georgia Dome.

Odds makers are calling the Yellow Jackets favorites in what should amount to a home game for Georgia Tech as they hope to get to 10 wins in 2008. NCAA betting lines have the Yellow Jackets at -4 with the total in the game sitting at 54.

The Tiger lost five regular season games for the first time since...

Monday night in San Antonio, no. 21 Missouri Tigers square-off with the no. 23 Northwestern Wildcats in the 2008 Alamo Bowl. Though Missouri is just two spots ahead of Northwestern in the BCS standing, odds makers are calling the Tigers heavy favorites in San Antonio's version of Monday Night Football. NCAA betting lines have Missouri at -12.5 with the total in this one sitting at 66.

Missouri will be trying to get their tenth win and accomplish double digit victories...

Saturday night in the Emerald Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco the Miami Hurricanes take on the California Golden Bears as the Canes look to snap a two game skid. Odds makers are not giving Miami much of a chance as the Golden Bears are double digit favorites in a contest that will be much like a home game for California. NCAA betting lines have the Bears at -10 with the total sitting at 50.5.

California is lead on offense by featured tailback Jahvid Best. The sophomore out of Vallejo, CA has rushed for just...

Sunday afternoon home field advantage in the AFC is up for grabs in Nashville when the Tennessee Titans host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a battle of conference powerhouses. Odds makers are calling the Steelers slight favorites on the road. NFL betting lines have Pittsburgh at -2 with the total in the game sitting at 34.

Last week against the Ravens, Pittsburgh locked up a first-round bye and home playoff game with a division-clinching road win in Baltimore. The Steelers have won five in a row and are one of the hottest teams in the league. This is no doubt due to the play of their defense.

The Steelers lead the league in rush defense...

Monday night in Philadelphia, Donovan McNabb and the Eagles did what they had to do, manhandling the Cleveland Browns in a lop-sided match-up. After the win, Philadelphia, at 8-5-1, still remain alive, with an outside shot at making the postseason.

McNabb was 26-of-35 while throwing for 290 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles 30-10 victory.

It started from the opening whistle as the Eagles took the their first drive 64 yards on 8 plays capped by a McNabb 14 yard touchdown pass to Kevin Curtis.

Sunday the Pittsburgh Steelers head down to Baltimore to take on their AFC North rival. Odds makers are calling the Ravens home favorites in what should prove to be one of the most physical games of the season. NFL betting lines have Baltimore at -3 with the total sitting at 33.5.

The Steelers and the Ravens are mirror images of each other. They are 1 and 2 in the NFL in most defensive categories as usual. Both of these teams are tough physical football teams and their offenses are not flashy but they win games.

The Ravens has shocked everyone except maybe themselves this season.

The Tennessee Titans head to Reliant Stadium as they look to lock up home field advantage throughout the playoffs against the Texans on Sunday. A Pittsburgh loss and a Titans win would lock-up the number 1 seed in the AFC for Tennessee.

Odds makers are calling the Titans road favorites when they head down to Houston this weekend. NFL betting lines have Tennessee at -3 with the total in the game sitting at 45 points.

The 6-7 Texans, have won three in a row...

Sunday Chicago will play host to the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Bears look to keep pace with the first place Vikings, who they trail by one game for the division lead. Odds makers are calling Chicago home favorites as they push for a playoff berth. NFL betting lines have the Bears at -6.5 with the total sitting at 40.

At 6-6, the Bears play three of their final four game games at home. They may not have to win all of their remaining game to make the post season; however it appears to be their best chance after losing last Sunday night 34-14 to Minnesota.

"Win out. Win the NFC North," says center Olin Kruetz...

Sunday night the Chicago Bears head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings for first place in the NFC North. Odds makers are calling Minnesota a home favorite with both teams coming into this week with convincing wins on the road. NFL betting odds have the Vikings at -4 with the 41.

With a one game lead over Green Bay, these two teams, at 6-5, are tied atop the division.

"Right now we're in a position, and so are the Bears, to kind of control where we want to go," said defensive end Jared Allen...