With the end of the regular season, the playoff brackets are set. From here, only the strongest survive, all the way to the Super Bowl. I've already detailed my predictions for the early clinchers, and now I'll make my predictions for the last teams to clinch.

AFC

1. San Diego Chargers

To say that I don't expect much from the Chargers would be an understatement. They're hot. I don't care. They're an 8-8 team in the incredibly thin AFC West. You are what your record says you are, and the Chargers are the definition of mediocre. That won't cut it when they're facing the best teams in the AFC. If they make it out of the first round, I'll be shocked. This isn't the Chargers team that beat the Colts last year. This team is without Merriman, and they'll be going into a game where both teams will be playing a pass-heavy offense. Phillip Rivers won't be able to out-Manning Manning. The Colts cover-2 defense won't let him.

2. Miami Dolphins

This is a good team. I know it's shocking after they went 1-15 last season, but this really is a good Dolphins team. They have a good defense, and with a newly created passing game on top of the good running game they had last season, they finally have a good offense to go with that. Unfortunately, they're probably going to be done in by their matchup. I'd be surprised (yet thrilled) to see them beat the Ravens in the first round, which is a shame. I think they could make it deep into the playoffs if they didn't have to play such a stingy defense in the first round.

3. Baltimore Ravens

I don't have to tell you that the Ravens are dangerous. You know that. You've heard it all year. ESPN has told you, as has every sports commentator, and rightfully so. Always a great defensive team, this year the Ravens also have a high-power, high-scoring offense. That is one dangerous combination, folks, and if your favorite team ends up playing the Ravens in the playoffs, don't take the matchup for granted. Even though the Steelers managed to beat them twice this season, I'd still like to see the Dolphins deal with them before my team has to.

NFC

1. Minnesota Vikings

If this team can beat the Eagles, watch out. They're this year's spoiler. While I don't see them being good enough to get to the Super Bowl because they lack a passing game regardless of whether it's Tavaris Jackson or Gus Frerotte that gets the start, they're good enough on the ground to beat any team in the league. Couple in a great run-plugging defense, and the only way to beat them is long drives through the air. Not many teams can do that, but the Eagles are one of those teams, as are the Falcons. The NFC matchup between the Eagles and Vikings will probably be one of the best of the entire playoffs, because it could truly go either way.

2. Philadelphia Eagles

Again, this is a great team. Good defense, good offense. More balanced than the Vikings, but they're not as dominant in any one category as the Vikings are on the ground. Like the Vikings, I don't expect them to make it to the Super Bowl, but I think they could ruin a few teams that have a good shot of making it.