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Writer's pictureJustin Frazier

NFL WILD CARD PREDICTIONS

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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