So the playoffs begin this weekend and I fell off the map with my picks in the last 2 weeks of the regular season, so i totally have to make up for it here just for my own peace of mind. I ended up finishing above .500 for the year, which bodes well for the playoffs. As always, all lines are from TheGreek. Hot cheerleader is Meghan from the Baltimore Ravens. Lets get to the games*:

New York Jets at CINCINNATI -2.5

The Bengals know they are going to win this game and they will. The young “Sanchize” shouldn’t be much of a factor here as rookie quarterbacks with questionable receiving corps. generally do not do well in the playoffs. The Jets D might be able to keep this close for awhile, since the Bengals only have one receiving threat themselves, but I expect the Bengals to easily win this game by well more than a field goal. Take the Bengals.

PHILADELPHIA +4 at Dallas

The Eagles got destroyed last time they faced the Cowboys, getting shut out 24-0. The first time they faced the Cowboys, they lost 16-20 at home. So why am I picking the Eagles this week? Simple! I hate the Cowboys. Also there is no way an NFC East team beats another NFC East team 3 times in a row. Its got to be some sort of statistical fact that this never happens. Like ever. Unless it has, then its almost never. Take the Eagles, at the very worst, they will probably cover, at best, they win outright.

BALTIMORE +3.5 at New England

Picking against the Patriots, at home, in the playoffs should be suicide for you bank account. This year, I do not think it is. I think the loss of Welker is going to really hurt their offensive attack which was hardly as dynamic as it has been in past years. Some people in Baltimore still say they would’ve beaten the Patriots in the regular season if it werent for all those phantom roughing the passer penalties on them. I’m all about the road dogs this week apparently.

GREEN BAY +1 at Arizona

The Cardinals were in the Super Bowl last season and they are only favored by 1 point here? Ohhh, maybe its because Kurt Warner has no healthy bodies to throw the ball to and is depending on a couple of backs dealing with a little case of fumbleitis. Meanwhile Green Bay can score on anyone but they have supreme difficulty in stopping anyone. Luckily, in this game, they shouldnt have to do much to stop the Cards. Take the Pack. Road dogs rule!

Good luck.

*Deuce of Davenport is only doing this column for entertainment purposes only, you’d be a fool to actually follow any of this advice and/or these picks. We accept no responsibility for anyone actually gambling with these picks.

Followers of Ocho Cinco on the Twitters know how much he plays Call of Duty. If it’s not Call of Duty for some, it’s World of Warcraft for others. You may mock online gamers but maybe it’s best to leave them to their own devices. Warning: Language NSFW.

Damn Saskatchewan wasn’t kidding about the roughriding. Just hope their GM wore one when he was getting his Mark Chmura on.

It’s the end of the season for most NFL players and you know what that means. More time for NFL players to get in trouble with the groupies. There’s nothing women love more than dating tips from married men especially married, rich men who aren’t going to “date” them. Cosmo asked 10 of the “hottest NFL stars out there” about their dating preferences and pet peeves. That’s great but not applicable. Sorry, ladies. Most of you aren’t going to land a Tony Gonzalez despite what your magazines tell you. And no he’s really not listening. Don’t put your head in your salad. The Deuce is here to help you. We went out and found out what real NFL players want and don’t want from women.

JaMarcus Russell: I like a woman that makes me another pork pot pie while I’m eating the first one. I also like a woman that smells like bacon. If you look like food, I got time.

Darnell Dockett: You gotta be down with the Dutch Oven. They don’t call me Fart Box for nothing.

Pat Patriot: I need a wicked pissah of a woman who knows what to do when I drop into the three point stance. Steely Dan style if you know what I mean. Don’t worry, I got small bills in case you gotta make change. Me and Welkah get them nice Warwick girls. Down for whatevah and no questions. No dahkies unless they look like Crispus Attucks.

Ray Lewis: What time is it?? Gametime!!! Woo!!! This what I come to do today!!

Kyle Boller: Well I like a woman that’s nice and spe… (phone drops and hangs up)

Tony Romo: Can you sing? No? Good. Can you chew and think at the same time? No? Good. Do you have a problem with me not being able to finish the job? No? Good.

Michael Vick: I only rock one position. I’m like Black Sheep, honey. I drop the ney like when you drop to your knees! Woof woof, babygirl!! Grrr!!

Hopefully you ladies have a little more insight into the minds of NFL players. We wish we could do more for you but as Oran “Juice” Jones says, we can’t give you nuthin’ but advice cause you’re still young. In the words of Dave Chappelle, “Get out there and be somebody!”

Here’s a tip for the New Year. It doesn’t matter how long Mike Tyson has been out of the boxing game. When he wants something, you give it to him.