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By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football since 2000

Forecast For Sunday

Saturday January 3, 2009
Hey... I guess I didn't learn my lesson in taking two road teams on Saturday because I'm jumping right back in the fire and doing it again on Sunday.

Can the Dolphins Produce Another Miracle?
Sunday's early game features a pair of teams in the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins that posted 11-5 records in 2008 following poor showings the previous year. And both are rather hot entering the postseason, which is key since momentum can be such a big ally this time of year (ask the 2007 New York Giants about that). But who has the advantage in this contest? The rookie quarterback with the intimidating defense? Or the veteran QB with the not-so-intimidating defense? Read more...

Jackson is Vikings' Key, Not Peterson
On the surface, it seems Sunday's wild-card contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings should hinge on Adrian Peterson's performance. If he runs wild, the Vikings should control the contest. But if the Eagles can keep him in check, they should prevail. There's another player, however, who's performance will probably be even more critical, and his name isn't Donovan McNabb. It's McNabb's counterpart on the Vikings, Tavaris Jackson. Read more...

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