Right here we’re, the playoffs!! The very best 14 groups have survived and made it to the large dance. Who will win the large sport, Will we see any upsets? Which groups have considerations heading into the playoffs. Right here’s my evaluation of the primary spherical of the NFL Playoffs.
Chargers at Texans: Fairly wonderful Harbaugh has taken the Chargers to the playoffs in his first 12 months! He has this crew believing and has an excellent crew to make a run. The difficulty with the Chargers is the flexibility to place up large numbers. They play slightly like Michigan when Harbaugh coached them. That type of soccer will likely be ok to win in opposition to the Texans, however as they transfer alongside it would develop into tougher. The dearth of weapons on the offensive facet of the ball may be their nemesis. Despite the fact that the Texans are at house I feel 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 properly. In my eyes, these two groups are heading in two totally different instructions. The Ravens with Derek Henry are taking part in 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 powerful 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 powerful for thus many causes. One, a rookie QB taking part in an away sport. Two, the Payments are extra hungry than ever as they’ve been so shut so many instances. Three, Josh Allen has a strong RB to take the strain off him in these large video games. Denver has a strong crew with a confirmed coach in Sean Payton, however they acquired a troublesome draw taking part in the Payments, first spherical in Buffalo. With a view to win this sport, they should get Josh Allen to show the ball over and create a brief subject. As soon as they get the brief subject, they should rating touchdowns, not subject objectives. If doable, get the lead the place Buffalo is taking part in from behind and urgent. That will likely be powerful, however very doable. Within the playoffs something can occur, and we see that 12 months in and 12 months out. With all that stated, I just like the Payments in a decrease scoring sport. Payments 27 Broncos 20.
Packers at Eagles: Did the Eagles get who they needed to play? I’m unsure about that. Did they need one other crack on the Commanders or a Packers crew who has an amazing operating again, good QB and a strong coach. This sport is all decided on the quarterback place. If Jalen Hurts performs, I feel the Eagles take this sport. The Eagles are too gifted on each side of the ball to say they gained’t win this sport. The Packers are all contingent upon Josh Jacobs and his potential to run efficiently. The lack of Christian Watson is large, however they nonetheless have Jayden Reed together with different key gamers like Tucker Kraft. The Packers have to ascertain the run and get Eagles to make errors. It seems like as of now Jalen will play which is why I’ll decide 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 crew to so many shut victories this 12 months, you neglect he’s solely a rookie. Just a few purpose for concern in case your a Commanders fan. The protection has struggled this 12 months with each the run and move. Tampa’s energy is their offense the place they’ve Bucky Irving in addition to high notch receivers. Baker has put up over 4000 yards this 12 months with out Chris Godwin. On the offensive facet 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 totally different seems. So this sport will likely be a problem for them. For Tampa, can they deal with the elusiveness of Jayden Daniels? You possibly can have a plan for him however simpler stated than finished. He’s too quick for defensive lineman and corners and safeties are too busy in protection. Earlier than you understand it, he simply ran for ten yards earlier than you make contact with him. We’ll see a unique sport than Sport 1 when these two groups performed one another. Jayden has acquired means higher, extra mature and he understands defenses higher. The Commanders know what they need to do to gradual the Tampa offense down, it’s only a matter of if they will execute. If the Commanders can recover from 100 yards speeding between their RB’s and Jayden, they need to win this sport. I can undoubtedly see this sport 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 get up? I don’t suppose so. I feel they ran right into a buzzsaw at Detroit, in opposition to a fired up Lions crew. You will notice a unique crew this week with Darnold taking part in rather a lot higher. The Rams have loads of weapons on each side, however I feel the Vikings profitable 14 video games this week is not any fluke. Once they get Aaron Jones going with TJ Hockenson catching balls and naturally Justin Jefferson, there laborious to beat. On the defensive facet of the ball, this unit is led by Defensive Coordinator, Brian Flores. What Flores has down with this crew is fairly outstanding. That is the place they are going to win this sport. Their potential to get strain on Stafford, get sacks, and some turnovers is the explanation they win this sport. I’ll take the Vikings away. Vikings 34 Rams 31.
LAST WEEKS RECORD: 10-6
