Indianapolis: After dispatching the Ravens, the Colts now face the New York Jets who handed them one of their two losses. This is the second season Peyton will step up to the challenge and NY will earn a one way ticket home. The Colts are starting to remind me of 2006 when they won the super bowl. Only time will tell if the rookie can outsmart the 12 year veteran. Final Score: Colts 24 Jets 17

Brett Farve was brought in by the Vikings for a purpose. On Sunday he and the rest of the Vikings will take on the New Orleans Saints at 5:40 PM at the Louisiana Super Dome. Meanwhile, on the other side of the football, New Orleans is lead by Drew Brees who is looking to carry a city that has seen so much devastation to the Super Bowl. Also, this marks the first time that the vikings will face former teammate Darren Sharper. Sheriff’s Prediction: Vikings 24 Saints 20

After a buy week the Colts begin play in the playoffs with the Baltimore Ravens. Peyton Manning won his fourth MVP in twelve years, while the Ravens dismantled the Patriots. The keys for the Colts are to put pressure on Joe Flacco and get the Ravens off the field on third down.

It’s time for the NFL to crown a new champion. It all begins on Saturday with the Eagles and Cowboys re-igniting the rivalry. This year Pittsburgh will be sitting at home watching it on TV.

When number 1 Alabama battles number 2 Texas there will be plenty of interesting story lines to follow. Will the Tide sweep away the Longhorns and give Nick Saban his first college championship, or will Texas make it into an old west shootout?