Round Wild Card

NFL YTD 18-22
NCAAF YTD 9-10

2021! Back in time for the playoffs to dish out some winners.

Bills Colts Under 51 – The Bills wide receivers are a little banged up. Diggs and Beasley will play they are just a little nicked up. The guy throwing to them, Josh Allen, yeah that dude had an amazing season. Unfortunately, Allen has had struggles in the postseason. I don’t think Buffalo will put up 56 points like they did last week vs Miami. The Colts defense is solid. Many teams want what the Colts have cooking, so teams are interviewing their assistant GM to become a GM, and their Defensive coordinator to become a Head Coach. The playoffs are a different game, and i think the Colts defensive line will not make things smooth for Allen. And when the Colts have the ball, they have Johnathan Taylor at running back so that will keep the colts defense fresh. Look for Buffalo to advance, because Rivers is on the tail end of his career and wont be able to pull off the upset. 51 is just too high for me.
Bills 27 Colts 21

Seahawks -3 vs Rams – The Seahawks offense struggled to end the season. Wilson looks out of sort, and is being carried by his defense. That defense isnt 100% this week, Jamal Adams will play but hes hurting. Adams has been such a key piece in the defensive turnaround. Hes a disruptor who’s getting sacks! This Rams defense has been a disruptive unit as well. All-Pro’s Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey are just shutting teams down. Unfortunately, the Rams have a wounded quarterback. Looks like Jared Goff will play just a few weeks after thumb surgery. He hasnt been great this season, and this will just make it harder vs a surging defense. I cant see the Seahawks going out like this. A few weeks ago they beat the Rams 20-9 and i could see something similar to that. Russ will make enough plays. Thats a guarantee. Mr. Unlimited might not be able to feed DK Metcalf because of Jalen Ramsey, so Lockett and David Moore will have to step up. Look for one of the Seahawks Tight Ends in Hollister or dissly, even Olsen, to step up and be the deal breaker vs this Rams defense.
Seahawks 23 Rams 17

Football Team v Bucs Under 44.5 – The Bucs are one of the hottest teams coming in to the playoffs. But, there were too many primetime games this season where Tom Brady looked pedestrian. The offense is hot, but its Sunday 1pm hot. What about Saturday 8pm?!? This game has offensive struggle written all over it. The Football Team’s offense is also in a weird spot. Is Alex Smith healthy? What will Alex smith give them? He’ll give them check downs, punts, and no turnovers! The Football team will play field position and try and let their defense win the game. The Bucs will win this game, but they arent playing the Falcons anymore, this WFT defense is serious!
Bucs 20 Football Team 14

Titans +3 vs Ravens – The Ravens are surging but lets put some respect on the Titans. They are the home team, they have Tannehill who is playing like a top7 Quarterback, and have a playoff force in Derrick Henry. The Titans are 2-0 vs the Ravens in the last 12 months, and coach Vrabel seems to know how to gameplan vs Lamar Jackson. I dont expect things to change. The Titans cant defense so Lamar and Dobbins will still eat, but Vrabel will put them in position to make 1 play. Thats all it will take for me, in this expected shootout. I think Lamar Jackson will shine for years to come, but Tannehill is here and he’s the elite one in this game.
Titans 31 Ravens 30

Bears +10 at Saints – I do not trust the Saints in the playoffs. It’s that simple for me. Kamara is coming off Covid, Mike Thomas has been hurt all year, Brees is great but has three turnovers in the three games he came back for. The Saints are loaded all around and should be favorites. These Bears though are clicking. Mitch somehow is getting things done. He’s moving the chains slowly, but has an elite security blanket in Allen Robinson. David Monti is looking like the top back we thought he’d be. They still have Khalil Mack and a great defense that will help slow down the Saints. The Saints offense is super efficient, but it’s not explosive. If the Bears play discipline, they can slow down the well oiled machine. Ultimately, Brees is just better than Mitch. This game will be close but I don’t see Mitch being victorious. The Saints advance but Chicago shows up!
Saints 28 Bears 24

Browns +6 at Steelers – The Browns are against all odds this week. They haven’t won in Pitt in like 15 years, they aren’t going to be able to practice in person this week, and their head coach has Covid and will be home for the game. Their coach is so good though … that it wont matter that he isn’t there. A sign of a good leader is that he will put people in position to succeed even if he cannot be there. The first two drives will be scripted, Baker will know what to check to if problems arise, and the assistant coaches will know what to call. The Steelers started 11-0 and finished 1-4 down the stretch. Ben just looks bad. Like he’s hall of fame but he’s 38 off an elbow surgery. Give me the team with the 2 headed monster at running back. Give me the team who gives Jaguars 2017 vibes and Titans last season vibes. The Browns will win this game and it wont be that shocking because the Browns are the better offense. The Steelers defense is great but the Browns will chop away getting four yards a carry. Look for the Browns to go up early, 10-3, and ball control the lead.
Browns 24 Steelers 20

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