NFL Divisional Round Predictions

Wildcard Record: (3-1)

NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions

AFC

San Diego Chargers Vs Denver Broncos

It’s kind of hilarious how the media actually thinks that this is going to be a good game since The Chargers played The Broncos well in Denver during the regular season and yeah sure Peyton Manning has been known to choke in the playoffs, but come on let’s not kid ourselves The Chargers are not a good team and are not even a legitimate Super Bowl contender. I have a feeling The Broncos are going to come out the gate scoring and just dominate The Chargers from the start. The Broncos are a better team from top to bottom and are coming off of a bye week where they had plenty of time to put together a good game plan to beat The Chargers. I really don’t think this game is going to be close at any point except for the coin toss.

Broncos over Chargers 45-10

Indianapolis Colts Vs New England Patriots

The Colts have more than over achieved this season especially considering one of their leaders, Reggie Wayne, has been injured for the second half of this season. Andrew Luck has proven he is a leader and never quits playing until the clock hits zero. The problem with The Colts is their defense, they can get lit up and that is not a good thing when you are playing Tom Brady at home. The Patriots once again dominated on offense this season and also overcame numerous injuries, but Tom Brady has kept the offense going and here they are back in the playoffs ready to compete for another Super Bowl. I don’t think The Colts are a team that is mentally tough enough to go into New England and beat them in their house and try to contain Tom Brady. The Patriots defense is going to have their eyes on T.Y. Hilton all day and I believe will take him out of the game forcing more pressure on Andrew Luck who has been prone to turnovers lately. I think this game will start off close but The Patriots will start to run away with it after halftime and win in a landslide.

Patriots over Colts 35-17

NFC

New Orleans Saints Vs Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks, by far, are the best team in The NFC if not the entire NFL, they have dominated all season long on offense and defense and play great at home! The Saints have been up and down this season and have played horribly on the road. The Saints defense is improved, but has been known to give up some big plays! Earlier this season New Orleans played in Seattle and got stomped into the ground, Seattle owned The Saints from start to finish in that game. This is the playoffs so what happened earlier in the season does not matter, so I do not expect this game to be an ass kicking at all like the previous matchup. Russell Wilson has been the leader for the Seahawks this season and has only improved upon what he accomplished last year and the defense is just as dominant, they know how to frustrate quarterbacks and cause turnovers for points and that is where I think Seattle will have the edge because the key to beating The Saints is making sure Drew Brees is uncomfortable and forcing him into turnovers. The Saints defense is not good enough to shoulder the load and I feel like The Seahawks offense will pick them apart all day long.

Seahawks over Saints 35-21

San Francisco 49ers Vs Carolina Panthers

This matchup will be showcasing two of the most athletic quarterbacks that we have in the league. Kaepernick’s season has not been as impressive as last season, but he is still capable of going off whether it be through the air or on the ground. The 49ers defense has been getting better every single week and I think will step it up big against Cam Newton this weekend. Cam has had a great season, but the 49ers defense is just the type of defense that can shut him down and force him to make mistakes he wouldn’t normally make. The Panthers defense has been tops in the league and I think will keep Kaepernick in check, but I think the 49ers will be able to take advantage of what little opportunities will be given to them over The Panthers. This game I believe will be more about the defense than the offense and it should be close the whole way through and will come down to who makes the least amount of mistakes. The 9ers are looking for payback and this game is the perfect game to serve it to The Panthers!

49ers over Panthers 24-21