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NFL Playoffs Feature Rematches

Each game this round is a rematch, but don't expect similar results

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(Newser) – All four match-ups for next weekend's NFL playoffs are been-there, done-that this season, but the outcomes aren't necessarily givens, USA Today reports:

  • Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco's interceptions helped the Titans as much as Kerry Collin's 80-yard touchdown drive in defeating the Ravens, but Flacco's seen a lot of play since then.

  • Plenty of factors could affect the Steelers and Chargers, including LaDainian Tomlinson's groin, Ben Roethlisberger's head, and Pittsburgh's weather.
  • The Giants and Eagles have split their meetings this year, and the third is a toss-up.
  • The Panthers beat the Cardinals despite Kurt Warner's 381 yards. How many does he need to win?

Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns in his last meeting with the Carolina Panthers, but his Cardinals still came up short.
Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns in his last meeting with the Carolina Panthers, but his Cardinals still came up short.   (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark, left, grabs at San Diego Chargers running back LaDainlian Tomlinson as he runs for a first down in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark, left, grabs at San Diego Chargers running back LaDainlian Tomlinson as he runs for a first down in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison, left, hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and knocks the ball loose in the end zone in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison, left, hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and knocks the ball loose in the end zone in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tennessee Titans' Chris Hope, left, and Keith Bulluck, right, tackle Baltimore Ravens' Le'Ron McClain during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.
Tennessee Titans' Chris Hope, left, and Keith Bulluck, right, tackle Baltimore Ravens' Le'Ron McClain during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Tennessee Titans' Albert Haynesworth (92) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Baltimore.
Tennessee Titans' Albert Haynesworth (92) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson is brought down by New York Giants' Danny Clark in the first quarter of their NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at Giants Stadium.
Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson is brought down by New York Giants' Danny Clark in the first quarter of their NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at Giants Stadium.   (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) at the end of the NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) at the end of the NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner tries the thorw a pass as Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson defends during the second quarter of the Panthers' 27-23 win on Oct. 26, 2008.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner tries the thorw a pass as Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson defends during the second quarter of the Panthers' 27-23 win on Oct. 26, 2008.   (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
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