Wild Card Spherical Playoff Picks

Right here we’re, the playoffs!! The most effective 14 groups have survived and made it to the large dance. Who will win the large recreation, Will we see any upsets? Which groups have issues heading into the playoffs. Right here’s my evaluation of the primary spherical of the NFL Playoffs.

Chargers at Texans: Fairly wonderful Harbaugh has taken the Chargers to the playoffs in his first 12 months! He has this staff believing and has staff to make a run. The difficulty with the Chargers is the power to place up massive numbers. They play a bit like Michigan when Harbaugh coached them. That model of soccer can be adequate to win in opposition to the Texans, however as they transfer alongside it would turn out to be tougher. The dearth of weapons on the offensive facet of the ball could be their nemesis. Regardless that the Texans are at dwelling I believe they lose by no less than 3. Chargers 24 Texans 20.

Steelers at Ravens: Right here we go once more, the Steelers vs the Ravens. Two groups that hate one another and know one another very effectively. In my eyes, these two groups are heading in two totally different instructions. The Ravens with Derek Henry are taking part in at a really excessive stage whereas the Steelers have misplaced 4 straight and are limping into the playoffs. Has Russell Wilson misplaced his magic? There was talks this week that they play Justin Fields too to maintain the protection on their heels. They should do one thing and pull out the methods, as a result of the Ravens can be very robust to beat at dwelling. I just like the Ravens by 10. Ravens 31 Steelers 21.

Broncos at Payments: Is anybody giving the Broncos an opportunity? They’ve an opportunity however it will likely be very very robust for thus many causes. One, a rookie QB taking part in an away recreation. Two, the Payments are extra hungry than ever as they’ve been so shut so many occasions. Three, Josh Allen has a stable RB to take the stress off him in these massive video games. Denver has a stable staff with a confirmed coach in Sean Payton, however they received a troublesome draw taking part in the Payments, first spherical in Buffalo. With the intention to win this recreation, they should get Josh Allen to show the ball over and create a brief area. As soon as they get the brief area, they should rating touchdowns, not area targets. If potential, get the lead the place Buffalo is taking part in from behind and urgent. That can be robust, however very potential. Within the playoffs something can occur, and we see that 12 months in and 12 months out. With all that mentioned, I just like the Payments in a decrease scoring recreation. Payments 27 Broncos 20.

Packers at Eagles: Did the Eagles get who they wished to play? I’m undecided about that. Did they need one other crack on the Commanders or a Packers staff who has an awesome operating again, good QB and a stable coach. This recreation is all decided on the quarterback place. If Jalen Hurts performs, I believe the Eagles take this recreation. The Eagles are too gifted on either side of the ball to say they gained’t win this recreation. The Packers are all contingent upon Josh Jacobs and his skill to run efficiently. The lack of Christian Watson is massive, however they nonetheless have Jayden Reed together with different key gamers like Tucker Kraft. The Packers have to determine the run and get Eagles to make errors. It seems to be like as of now Jalen will play which is why I’ll choose the Eagles in a shootout. Eagles 37 Packers 33.

Commanders at Bucs: Is Jayden Daniels enjoyable to observe or what? He has led this staff to so many shut victories this 12 months, you neglect he’s solely a rookie. A number of cause for concern in case your a Commanders fan. The protection has struggled this 12 months with each the run and cross. Tampa’s energy is their offense the place they’ve Bucky Irving in addition to high notch receivers. Baker has put up over 4000 yards this 12 months with out Chris Godwin. On the offensive facet of the ball, Jayden has struggled at time in opposition to the blitz. The blitz is one thing Tampa likes to do with mixing up totally different seems to be. So this recreation can be a problem for them. For Tampa, can they deal with the elusiveness of Jayden Daniels? You may have a plan for him however simpler mentioned than finished. He’s too quick for defensive lineman and corners and safeties are too busy in protection. Earlier than you realize it, he simply ran for ten yards earlier than you make contact with him. We’ll see a special recreation than Recreation 1 when these two groups performed one another. Jayden has received means higher, extra mature and he understands defenses higher. The Commanders know what they must do to gradual the Tampa offense down, it’s only a matter of if they’ll execute. If the Commanders can recover from 100 yards speeding between their RB’s and Jayden, they need to win this recreation. I can undoubtedly see this recreation taking place to the final play. I just like the Commanders away. Commanders 30 Tampa 27.

Vikings at Rams: Prayers for all of the households of the wildfires in California! What occurred to the Vikings in opposition to the Lions? Did the true Sam Darnold arise? I don’t suppose so. I believe they ran right into a buzzsaw at Detroit, in opposition to a fired up Lions staff. You will notice a special staff this week with Darnold taking part in rather a lot higher. The Rams have plenty of weapons on either side, however I believe the Vikings profitable 14 video games this week is not any fluke. Once they get Aaron Jones going with TJ Hockenson catching balls and naturally Justin Jefferson, there arduous to beat. On the defensive facet of the ball, this unit is led by Defensive Coordinator, Brian Flores. What Flores has down with this staff is fairly outstanding. That is the place they may win this recreation. Their skill to get stress on Stafford, get sacks, and some turnovers is the rationale they win this recreation. I’ll take the Vikings away. Vikings 34 Rams 31.

LAST WEEKS RECORD: 10-6