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The NFL’s Wildcard Weekend featured hours of blowout football. Finally, in hour 14 of 16, the Packers and Cardinals saved the day with a suspenseful finish. While AFC underdogs utilized an old school formula to produce victories, the NFC made it rain.

The NFL’s Wildcard Weekend commences in just over twelve hours. I’m a nervous wreck. Aaron Rodgers hopes to lead Green Bay to a potential third shot at Brett Favre, the AFC favorites hope to regain lost momentum, and I prepare for what could be a joyous or calamitous evening. Yeah, I just used calamitous.

I’m lucky to be alive. On Sunday evening, while sitting comfortably on the Eagles’ bandwagon, I was trampled by an exodus of millions of Eagle fans. Only Swoop (Birds’ mascot) and myself remain. The road’s now bumpy and the sky’s grown dark. Nonetheless, I am alive, and contrary to popular belief, so are the Eagles.

The Dallas Cowboys avenged an embarrassing performance in the final week of the 2008 season by pinning an even more embarrassing loss on their division rival. With the exception of a devastating injury, there were few surprises in Week 17. Let the postseason begin.

The NFL blew the week 17 schedule yet all sports writers discussed was Pittsburgh “unfairly” being kept out of the playoffs. This made as much sense to me as chemistry. By day’s end on Sunday we’ll know who plays who and where. Hopefully, we’ll be treated to a Favre-Rodgers showdown on Wildcard weekend.

NFC teams are eager to learn where they’ll begin the postseason. For the first time this year, the NFC playoff picture is the bigger mess. Yes, we know the six playoff qualifiers, but seeds two through five are undecided. I venture into the chaos with hopes of providing some clarity. (I’m pretty sure I failed.)

Remember when the Sunday night Flex Schedule was implemented to ensure competitive matchups down the playoff stretch? No? Well don’t feel bad, apparently the NFL forgot too.

The Giants entered Sunday with their season on the line. In their final game at the Meadowlands, New York lost their fans’ respect … and a shot at the postseason. As of right now, ten playoff berths have been claimed, while ten playoff positions remain undecided. Let’s be honest, Sunday mostly stunk.

Santa brought extra gifts this year so there are plenty of intriguing games to enjoy on Sunday. A legend returns home, a quarterback is legendarily bad, and a legendary TV contestant gets my vote to be an NFL coach. Enjoy the NFL now. Soon we’ll be stuck watching bowling.

Twelve playoff spots. Two weeks to go. Ten positions remain undetermined. Eight AFC teams are battling for two Wildcard berths. Fans nationwide are anxious, especially in Minnesota. This landing could get a little rough.