Sports Circus January 5th, 2013 Edition | Page 5

PLAYOFF PREVIEW

Bengals @ Texans

We didn't think we would see the Texans playing in the Wild Card round after the amazing start to the season that they had. The Bengals had a good year, their highlight being securing a playoff spot by beating their division rival Steelers in Week 16. Andy Dalton and AJ Green combine for a lethal combination, but the Texans defense is capable of really limiting that option. The Texans offense is also stout. Schaub, Johnson, Owens, and Foster lead one of the most dangerous offenses in the league. It's gonna be déjà vu for these teams as they faced off last year in the playoffs.

Winner: Texans

Colts @ Ravens

Andrew Luck and the tremendous story of the Indianapolis Colts will face the Ravens who were a dropped pass from being in the Super Bowl last year. But, every good story has to end. The Ravens will play their hearts out as Ray Lewis returns from injury and he announced that he will retire following this season. Joe Flacco struggled a little in the second half of the Regular Season, but he seems to play better in the big games, and in the postseason. The Harbaugh and Flacco Ravens have won a playoff game every year that they have been together and I expect that to trend continue.

Winner: Ravens

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