RECORD LAST WEEK:10-6
RECORD FOR THE SEASON:170-97
PLAYOFF RECORD LAST YEAR:11-2
Saturday, January 13th, 3:30PM CT
Cleveland Browns @ Houston Texans
These two teams met on Christmas Eve in a game where the Browns
dominated Houston, who was without C.J. Stroud. Cleveland won 36-22 in
a game where Joe Flacco and Amari Cooper connected 11 times for 265
yards and two touchdowns. Stroud being back gives them a better chance
as the rookie quarterback has come up big time all year. The Browns
defense has been great all year, but it takes a slight dip on the road. While
he’s been exciting, Joe Flacco has turned the ball over in his short stint in
Cleveland quite a bit. Flacco raises his game every postseason but it’s a
new day, and I think Stroud leads Houston to a victory.
Browns 24 Texans 27
Confidence Level:3
Saturday, January 13th, 7:10PM CT
Miami Dolphins @ Kansas City Chiefs
This game is projected to be one of the coldest games in NFL history,
which may play right into the Chiefs hands. The Dolphins have to fly into
KC with an already beat-up roster try to get the upset over Mahomes
and the Chiefs. Miami does have a more than capable rushing attack that
can help them in this cold weather. The question is can Tua raise his play
on the road in a hostile environment? It’s difficult to believe in Kansas City
offensively, but they seemed to trend in the right direction in their week 17
win over the Bengals. Miami has lost 11 straight games where the weather
was under 40 degrees and somehow Mahomes always seems to take his
play to an even higher level this time of year give me KC.
Dolphins 14 Chiefs 24
Confidence Level:7
Sunday, January 14th, 3:30PM CT
Green Bay Packers @ Dallas Cowboys
This game should produce fireworks as both offenses are extremely
dynamic and both quarterbacks are on fire right now. As we all know all the
pressure sits with the Cowboys who have been the most dominant team at
home this season. Dallas knows anything less of the NFC Championship
game is a failure, so Green Bay who has the youngest roster to ever make
the playoffs, should be loose and put up points against a Cowboys team
that has struggled defensively over the last month. I think it’ll be a shootout,
but Dallas pulls it out.
Packers 30 Cowboys 33
Confidence Level:8
Sunday, January 14th,7:15PM CT
Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions
This game presents a storyline that is made for Hollywood. The Rams and
Lions made a trade a few years ago that swung them both in an upward
trajectory. The Rams felt with Jared Goff they had hit their ceiling so they
went and got Matthew Stafford from Detroit and immediately went on to win
the Super Bowl. Stafford now makes his return to Detroit where he spent
the first 12 years of his career. I think this game similar to the Packers and
Cowboys will be a high-scoring affair, but Matt Stafford leads the Rams to
an upset win over the Lions.
Rams 30 Lions 28
Confidence Level:5
Monday, January 15th, 3:30PM CT
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Buffalo Bills
The Bills are a 10-point favorite, but a world exists where Pittsburgh wins
and not many would be surprised. If Josh Allen shows up, plays smart and
takes what the defense gives them Buffalo should have no problem getting
the win. BUT if he comes out and tests the waters and gets aggressive,
Pittsburgh may be able to take advantage and with a couple of plays to
George Pickens they can escape. I still think Buffalo will get the win.
Steelers 16 Bills 28
Confidence Level:9
Monday, January 15th, 7:15PM CT
Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Eagles are limping into the playoffs having lost five of their last six.
Tampa was a surprising story as they won the NFC South and now host the
reigning NFC Champions, who look nowhere near as dominant as they
were last season. This game has all the potential in the world to be an
upset but I can’t see Philly going out in the first round. These two teams
met earlier in the season and the Eagles won 25-11. It won’t be as easy for
them this time but I’ll still take Philly.
Eagles 24 Bucs 23
Confidence Level:1
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