Wild Card Weekend: Analysts' picks for first round of playoffs

Published: Jan 03, 2013 at 02:37 AM

What can we expect on Wild Card Weekend? Our NFL.com and NFL Network analysts provide their picks for the opening round of the playoffs.

Click here for an in-depth look at each wild-card matchup.

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