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We got through the really tough games to predict. Today I will start looking at the two sunday games, which on paper are the easier ones to pick, but in the playoffs anything is possible. Today, we have Seattle and Chicago.

Thoughts on the matchup: I'm still in shock that this isn't my Saints in Chicago, but the way they played they didn't deserve to win. Many people probably forget that these two teams met IN Chicago in October and Seattle came out with a 23-20 victory. Can Seattle pull the same magic out? Lets take a closer look.

How the Seahawks can Win: The main thing that the Hawks have going for them is that all of the pressure in the world is on Chicago, as it was last week with the Saints. The Hawks can come out free as a bird, no pun intended, and attack this Bears team. However, this Chicago team is much more solid now then they were on their first meeting, and despite winning in Chicago, Seattle is a totally different team on the road, in a bad way.

How the Bears can win: This defense should be light years ahead of the defense that the Hawks played last week(they shall not be named). The key I think is to get Hasselbeck rattled and put him on the ground early. Against the Saints, he was able to get into a groove and hit receiver after receiver without much opposition. And if they can get a score early, that crowd will start rocking the place.

My Prediction: I think the magical seahawks run has to end here, on the road against a far superior team. I think the Bears come out hungry and motivated and know that for all intensive purposes this a golden opportunity to cruise to the NFC championship to play a team that will be beat up after the Falcons and Packers play. I like Chicago here 27-14.

Tune in tomorrow where I will break down the final matchup of the week: New York at New England. Thanks for reading.