Divisional Week Picks
Wildcard Round Record: 5 – 2
Divisional Round Predictions
Texans at Ravens
Even accounting for the home/away splits for Cleveland, CJ Stroud was electric against the vaunted
Browns defense last week. I expect him to continue to do so this week. The Ravens have consistently
moved the ball all season long. Do not be fooled by Lamar’s 29 total TDs. If it wasn’t for their dominate
run game in the redzone, Lamar’s stat’s would look much prettier. This game will come down to who
wins the turnover battle, and I expect that to be the Ravens.
27 – 20 Ravens
Packers at 49ers
Green Bay comes into this matchup as the overwhelming underdog, much like last week. The 49ers have
the advantage at most positions across the board… besides quarterback. Jordan Love has been electric
since week 11, and I believe he will continue to show he belongs in the conversation for top QBs in the
league. Once again, the Packers defy all odds and come away with a victory.
27 – 24 Packers
Buccaneers at Lions
The Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield, do not know when to quit. They came into Philly and smashed
the Eagles in the mouth, effectively dismantling their coaching staff in the process. On the other hand,
the Lions have taken the monkey off their backs with a playoff win in the Wildcard round, eliminating
their former franchise QB, Matthew Stafford. The Lions will show the league they are ready for the next
step, Amon St. Brown will decimate the Bucs’ defense and Detroit will move on.
37- 27 Lions
Chiefs at Bills.
In recent playoff history, the Bills come into this game seemingly unable to best KC. Patrick Mahomes
knows how to rally the troops and get his squad to perform at a high level when it matters most. Josh
Allen and the Bills have come alive in the latter half of the season, they look to take their momentum
and excorcise their demons this week. Josh Allen plays within the system and shows the NFL why he
should’ve been this season’s MVP. Bills beat down the Chiefs at home, with the score being deceivingly
close.
34 - 27 Bills