Right here we’re, the playoffs!! The perfect 14 groups have survived and made it to the massive dance. Who will win the massive 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 superb Harbaugh has taken the Chargers to the playoffs in his first yr! He has this group believing and has a superb group to make a run. The problem with the Chargers is the power to place up massive numbers. They play slightly like Michigan when Harbaugh coached them. That model of soccer will likely be adequate to win in opposition to the Texans, however as they transfer alongside it’d turn into tougher. The dearth of weapons on the offensive aspect of the ball is perhaps their nemesis. Despite the fact that the Texans are at house I believe they lose by at the least 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 nicely. In my eyes, these two groups are heading in two completely different instructions. The Ravens with Derek Henry are enjoying at a really excessive degree 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 will likely be very robust to beat at house. 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 enjoying 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 strain off him in these massive video games. Denver has a stable group with a confirmed coach in Sean Payton, however they obtained a tricky draw enjoying the Payments, first spherical in Buffalo. So as to win this recreation, they should get Josh Allen to show the ball over and create a brief discipline. As soon as they get the quick discipline, they should rating touchdowns, not discipline objectives. If attainable, get the lead the place Buffalo is enjoying from behind and urgent. That will likely be robust, however very attainable. Within the playoffs something can occur, and we see that yr in and yr 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 group who has an amazing 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 proficient on each side of the ball to say they received’t win this recreation. The Packers are all contingent upon Josh Jacobs and his means 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 appears 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 look at or what? He has led this group to so many shut victories this yr, you overlook he’s solely a rookie. A number of cause for concern in case your a Commanders fan. The protection has struggled this yr with each the run and cross. Tampa’s energy is their offense the place they’ve Bucky Irving in addition to prime notch receivers. Baker has put up over 4000 yards this yr with out Chris Godwin. On the offensive aspect 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 completely different appears. So this recreation will likely 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 completed. 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 distinct recreation than Sport 1 when these two groups performed one another. Jayden has obtained method higher, extra mature and he understands defenses higher. The Commanders know what they need to do to sluggish 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 positively 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 rise up? I don’t assume so. I believe they ran right into a buzzsaw at Detroit, in opposition to a fired up Lions group. You will note a distinct group this week with Darnold enjoying lots higher. The Rams have a variety of weapons on each side, however I believe the Vikings profitable 14 video games this week is not any fluke. After they get Aaron Jones going with TJ Hockenson catching balls and naturally Justin Jefferson, there exhausting to beat. On the defensive aspect of the ball, this unit is led by Defensive Coordinator, Brian Flores. What Flores has down with this group is fairly outstanding. That is the place they’ll win this recreation. Their means to get strain on Stafford, get sacks, and some turnovers is the explanation they win this recreation. I’ll take the Vikings away. Vikings 34 Rams 31.
LAST WEEKS RECORD: 10-6
