who is the pressure on this weekend?

I know that the word pressure is in poor taste due to recent catastrophic events. We pray for the people of Haiti and hope that every day things get better for them. I still can't believe that Pat Robertson said what he said. I am sickened sometimes by people in power..
I feel the team that has to win in order of importance goes, San Diego, Minnesota, Indianapolis, Dallas, New Orleans, Arizona, Baltimore and then the Jets. This post season is about San Diego and Minnesota. I will explain why for all of the teams.
The Jets win and Mark Sanchez is going to have so many expectations put on him for years to come. I am sure he will welcome it and grow into the best quarter back in Jets history. The Jets have the perfect team to win a title. They can run the ball against anyone and their defense does not get exposed as much as people think. San Diego may have these tall receivers and the great tight end but if Rivers is on his back, he cannot throw the ball. Better yet, If Rivers is on the sideline more than on the field, the Jets will win outright. The Chargers don't have a great running defense. The Jets are playing with house money. Nothing to lose...
The Ravens also have nothing to lose. Last year they were in the Championship game and Pittsburgh just had their number last year. The Ravens can run the ball too and need to stay out of 3rd and long situations. If the do that and keep Manning on the sidelines too they will win the game. The Colts are not a difficult team to stop. They have run the same plays for years. What kills the Colts is once in a while someone makes a mental mistake and for some crazy reason it always seems to happen in the playoffs. Baltimore has to match up with Clark better and maybe they can pull off the upset.
Arizona is only playing to keep Kurt Warner's career going. They have nothing to lose. They know that they can go on the road anywhere and play anyone tough. They present so many match up problems for any team. Warner has no fear throwing the ball to anyone and if their defense chips in they will roll all the way to the Super Bowl just like last year. Their opponent The Saints have been struggling to stop people lately and stopping the Cardinals is going to be a difficult task. If the Cards run the ball, they will win with ease against anyone. This game is going to be epic.
The only pressure that the Saints feel is that they had this great season going and would really hate to see it end without playing for a title. The Saints ambushed every team they played until the Cowboys showed them that they are the kings of the south. The Saints want a re-match with Dallas very badly. Ever since Katrina, the Saints have been playing for these people to give them something to smile about. Beating Arizona would be a start, but getting to the Super Bowl would be monumental.
Dallas is the scariest team in the playoffs. They can do it all on both sides of the ball. If they win against Minnesota Tony Romo will be exulted as a god. Wade Phillips has never won a super bowl in all of his years coaching in the league and he needs validation. He has had great teams and always seems to get a a point and then fades away. He had San Diego and could not get to the big party. This game is more important for him than Romo. Romo is just learning his core of players now. Next year will be Dallas's year. Unless....
Indianapolis rested their players for the playoffs. They could have gone for history. If they lose this game, the public will never let them forget it. They MUST win or everyone is going to ridicule the ownership, the coaches, the players and anyone who wears a Colts jersey. The players don't care because they did what they were told. Peyton already has his ring. They have lost the last three times they have had a bye in the playoff round. Cannot wait to see how this unfolds..
Minnesota every year gets to this game and then gets beat. They went out and got Brett Favre off of the farm to lead this team to a championship. Tavaris Jackson was the quarterback last year when they lost to the Eagles. The bad thing for the Vikings is Favre has a horrible history against the Cowboys. Remember Reggie White standing on the sideline yelling at his teammates because he was sick of the Cowboys kicking their tails. Favre does not play badly against the Cowboys, they just don't score enough points. This game will vindicate the Vikings or destroy them for a few years. Adrian Petersen has to have over 100 yards and 30 touches. Brad Childress better be ready to eat crow if they lose.
The San Diego Chargers have the most "pressure" to win this weekend. They have been the best team not to win a ring over the last 6 years. Every year they have some kind of excuse. Injuries to L.T. and Rivers one year. Field goal Kicker missing easy kick. No calls against opposing teams defensive backs for interference. They are the hottest team in the league right now. They have won 11 games in a row. They have beaten good teams, playoff teams and seem poised to become a champion. Phillip Rivers is having so much fun throwing the ball down the field to his NBA sized receivers. The Jets have a great defense. If the Chargers lose, Norv Turner will be fired. Turner and Phillips have lead the Chargers to great records. Now it is time for Norv to get through that door and win a title for the football crazy Charger fans. No predictions but I think all 4 games will be decided by a touchdown or less....