Friday, January 6, 2017

NFL Wild Card Round Playoff Predictions



NFC

Detroit Lions Vs Seattle Seahawks

I’m pretty sure the Lions are just as shocked as everyone else that they made it into the post season because the way they ended the season it looked like they had no interest in making the Playoffs! The Seahawks have also had their ups and downs throughout the season. You can see just how much pressure Marshawn Lynch took off of Russell Wilson over the years because Wilson has spent a lot of this season running for his life or on his back. The Seahawks are still a defensive powerhouse even though they have had multiple injuries to some of their top defenders. This matchup almost seems pointless to break down because the Lions are involved and usually that ends up being a loss no matter the circumstance.

Seahawks over Lions 24-13

New York Giants Vs Green Bay Packers

This is the only game I am looking forward to in this round of the Playoffs because it should be a great matchup! The Packers are one of the hottest teams in the league right now. They started the season off in complete disarray looking like a team that would be lucky to finish above .500, but Aaron Rodgers maintained composure and has led his team to a Division title. The Packers offense outside of Rodgers is extremely mediocre, especially at running back so I’m not anticipating a high scoring game. The Giants offense is just as mediocre, for the most part they don’t move the ball at all outside of a few big plays from their receivers and their ground game is non-existent. The defense is what carries them and they will need to bring their “A” game against a red hot Aaron Rodgers.  This game is going to be determined by Aaron Rodgers and what kind of a day he is going to have. If the Giants defense is able to control the line and force him into making poor decisions with the ball, then this is going to be an easy win for the Giants. If Rodgers keeps playing as great as he has over the past six weeks, then the Packers are moving on. I’m taking Green Bay in this one because they’re the hot hand right now and at home. The Giants for the most part are a fairly mediocre team and I have a feeling that will be proven at the end of this game.

Packers over Giants 17-10

AFC

Miami Dolphins Vs Pittsburgh Steelers

I don’t believe there will be any surprises in this game. The Steelers will dominate on offense and defense. The Steelers offense is on fire right now and have really found their stride, they were going to be tough for anyone to face! The Dolphins are an extremely mediocre team that is even lucky to be here! I’m expecting Steeler domination from start to finish.

Steelers over Dolphins 41-10

Oakland Raiders Vs Houston Texans

I cannot believe this is actually going to be a Playoff matchup we are forced to watch! I mean if you’re a real football fan like me you literally watch any and all football, especially during the Playoffs, so I will be one of the few sitting through this atrocity. The Texans have NO business even being in the Playoffs because this team is an absolute dumpster fire, but since they’re in the worst division in the NFL here they are! Brock Osweiler has turned out to be the bust I expected him to be and it should be fun to play count the turnovers he causes during the game. The Raiders actually had a great season, but everything came crashing down once Derek Carr broke his leg. That’s the name of the game though and no one is going to feel sorry for them, you just have to keep playing. I’m not even quite sure what to expect from this horrific matchup since the Texans suck and the Raiders have terrible luck. I’m taking the Raiders in this one just because I think the Texans are that pathetic!

Raiders over Texans 17-10

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