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By Josh Hart Jan 6, 2009

The San Diego Chargers have the Indianapolis Colts number and dumped the Peyton Manning led team from Wild-Card weekend of the NFL playoffs as tiny Darren Sproles ran all over the field and Sproles put the Colts away with a 22-yard TD run in overtime for a stunning upset. The 8-8 Bolts beat the favored Colts 23-17 thanks to Sproles incredible play. Can he do it again? Let's take a look at the NFL lines and picks for the National Football League playoffs for the second round.

NFL Playoffs Second Round Picks, Betting Lines: Can Darren Sproles Spark Chargers?

Tennessee Titans (-3) Baltimore Ravens - Epic defensive battle but the Titans are well rested and more balanced. Expect a ton of pressure on the Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Flacco. These teams are evenly matched but home field should be enough. Lay the three and take the Titans.

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Carolina Panthers (-10) vs. Arizona Cardinals - The Cards actually ran the ball last week and that meant a balanced offense and a home win over the Atlanta Falcons. That won't happen here, but ten points is too many with an offense with stars like Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald. Slight lean to taking the points with the Cards, but this should be easy for Carolina.

New York Giants (-4) Philadelphia Eagles - The number seems low as I'm not really convinced of this 'resurgent' Eagles squad. The NFL champs will dispose of the Eagles and the number will likely rise as the week goes on. Lay the wood and take the Giants.

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Pittsburgh Steelers (-6) San Diego Chargers - Will the Darren Sproles factor be enough for the Chargers? No. The Pittsburgh defense and the long trip east will end the Chargers weird and wild season. Take the Steelers.

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