Where Everybody Knows Your Name . . .

When did the Dallas Cowboys become Cheers'?? I mean really, all they seem to want to do now is have people come back in through that door that left some time ago - what loony-juice is Jones drinking, exactly? I am happy to see him consider Singletary and, hopefully, Rivera. Otherwise, expect more 7-9, 8-8 seasons before the 'boys have to make a coaching move again.

As far as the actual game happening this week - I agree with LLD that the Colts haven't faced a particularly great offense yet - nor will they on Sunday. Both teams should be able to run the ball, although I'd give the edge to Chi-town there. And I don't believe that Grossman will play all that badly (though if he does, this could quickly become a rout, barring miraculous play from Hester again - not an impossibility). But lets also be honest here - yes, Berrian has speed, but his big catch against the Saints that began to put them down for good was against one of the worst corners in the playoffs, Fred Thomas. The pass to Berrian was just a prayer, basically - although a great catch by him then. The Bears also seem to be at their best when they can look at the field, and Urlacher can play QB for the defense. The hurry-up O that the Colts run should keep them off-balance enough to make a few plays, and I also don't fully trust the Bears secondary - it has to get pressure up front to have much success, and it would have to be against a very good offensive line.

That said, I agree that Peyton gets happy-feet in the playoffs, and if he reverts to previous playoff performances, it will be a long day for him and the Colts. My guess? I think he holds up enough to score more points than the Bears defense, special teams, and several good plays from Grossman: Colts in a good game, 31-24.