Yes, yes, I know I’m overloading on the NFL posts, and I know I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again: If you’re looking to get into betting sports, look no further than a healthy start this weekend. The entirety of North America is in a deep freeze, you’re in a post-holiday January slump, so what better weekend activity than watching the 2008-09 NFL season come down on the line? February 1st ain’t too far away, folks.

Sure, most of this weekend’s buzz is going towards Ravens vs Steelers odds – and how can you resist when the preview commercials have coaches screaming at their teams while the voiceovers intone “grudge matches” and “brutal rivalries”? – but I think I’m a little more partial to the Eagles vs Cardinals line. I mean, here’s two crazy underdog teams that hardly anybody thought would have a shot at the Super Bowl…fighting for a shot at the Super Bowl. Trust me, the Super Bowl XLIII line is gonna be going crazy because of this one.

So let’s take a look at the matchup: You have Donovan McNabb finally coming through for the Eagles in a big way. Even though the big man still looks a little shaky at times, it’s easy to tell that Philly is putting most of their hopes on him, and he ought to be able to carry them through. Kurt Warner looks stellar for the Cards right now, but I just don’t think it’s going to be enough to keep Arizona above the Philly defense. Bet on the Eagles for the NFC Northbet win.

Also – and I’m not sure how I missed this the other day – Frito Pie. That’s all I really need to say. Frito Pie. Wow.