Two more playoff games, two more predictions

Day 2 of the NFL playoffs.

Two more games, two more predictions.

New York Giants at Tampa Bay

It’s easy to pick the Bucs because of the Eli Manning factor, but the Giants quarterback played well in the loss to New England during the regular season finale. Was that enough to awaken the potential everyone once saw in the former No. 1 pick? I’m not sold, especially when he will face the Bucs' defense.

The Giants pass rush will be a factor, as will 6-foot-4, 264-pound running back Brandon Jacobs. If the Bucs have any weaknesses, it’s stopping the rush and stopping big, powerful running backs.

That said, Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia was brought to town for one reason, and that is to win playoff games.

A rested Bucs team with Garcia at quarterback should be enough to move the team to the second round.

I see Garcia making a few plays late to clinch the victory.

Bucs 19, Giants 13.

Tennessee at San Diego

The Titans just made the playoffs with the help of an Indianapolis squad that basically took the night off.

The Chargers have won their past nine and are playing at home. That ought to be too much for the Titans, who might not have starting quarterback Vince Young for long if Young’s injured quad is a problem.

Expect San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who led the NFL with 10 interceptions, to get another one today.

Chargers 34, Titans 10.

Record: 1-1.