NFL Wild
Card Playoff Predictions
NFC
Seattle
Seahawks Vs Dallas Cowboys
The
both of these teams have had similar paths to the Playoffs. They started out
shaky and have lost some tight games but, have finally found an identity at the
right time of the year! The Cowboys defense has been one of the best in the
league led by DeMarcus Lawrence, Jaylon Smith, and the rookie linebacker
Leighton Vander Esch. It has been extremely difficult for any offense that they
have faced to get around any one of those guys. The defense has really carried
the Cowboys throughout the season, even though they also have a stout offense
ever since the trade for Amari Cooper. The trade for Cooper has opened up this
offense and taken it to another level. The Seahawks are pretty much all Russell
Wilson at this point and there is nothing wrong with that, but at some point it
will cost you games because one player can’t win it all. The “Legion of Boom”
is over and this Seahawks defense looks like a shell of themselves. Don’t get
me wrong they have had their moments and can hold their own, but overall this
defense lacks that swagger and confidence that we’ve grown used to over the
years. I have a feeling this game is going to be a battle in the trenches and
whichever team is able to overpower the other one on the line is going to get
this win. The Cowboys have the leading rusher Ezekiel Elliott and he is the
perfect running back for this type of matchup. If Zeke can dominate in this
game like I believe he can the Cowboys should come out on top.
Cowboys over
Seahawks 28-24
Philadelphia
Eagles Vs Chicago Bears
With
the way the Eagles have played this season I am really surprised they were able
to back their way into the Playoffs, but here they are! Led by Nick Foles yet
again because Carson Wentz is injured…again! I know the Philly fans are hoping
for some more Foles magic, but I don’t think that is going to happen this year!
The Eagles are not a good team at all. The ground game is non-existent, the
passing game has not been consistent, and the defense is weak. The Bears on the
other hand are a strong team with a killer defense and I think they are going
to give Nick Foles hell! If that dude was hurting last week, I don’t know how
he’s going to feel after he faces the Bears defense! Khalil Mack has made all
the difference for this team and was obviously the last piece they needed to
complete this defense. The offense is not flashy, but they are solid and can
get the job done. I don’t think this is going to be much of a game because I
don’t anticipate the Eagles are going to actually have a chance in this one!
Bears over
Eagles 27-7
AFC
Los Angeles
Chargers Vs Baltimore Ravens
I
smell a revenge game coming in this matchup! In the regular season the Chargers
were embarrassed in their own stadium when they got kicked to the curb by the
Ravens. This time around I think it will be a much different result. The last
time they played seemed like the typical trap game for the Chargers, and they
fell for it and now have learned from it. The Chargers offense has been tops in
the league and Philip Rivers has been having a career year. Melvin Gordon is a
huge part as to why this Chargers offense works so well because not only can he
take you head on up the middle and break for day light, but he is also a weapon
in the passing game and can open things up for everyone else on the offense.
The Ravens defense has been tops in the league and is the main reason why they
were able to get into the Playoffs. On offense Lamar Jackson looks like he has
potential to become a good quarterback in the future, but I have a feeling this
game will be one he remembers forever, and not for good reasons. The Chargers
defense has also been one of the best in the league and I believe they will
keep Lamar Jackson in check all day. The Ravens don’t have any other offensive
weapons to fall back on to pick them up, so this will not be a pretty game.
Chargers
over Ravens 35-10
Indianapolis
Colts Vs Houston Texans
I
think the Houston Texans are the most fraudulent team to make the Playoffs!
They do have some really good players like J.J. Watt, DeShaun Watson, and
DeAndre Hopkins, but last time I checked teams won football games, not
individuals. Overall as a team the Texans are mediocre and soft. The offensive
line is garbage, they have absolutely no ground game besides the quarterback,
and the only time the defense looks dominant is when they play subpar teams.
The Colts on the other hand are a very strong team who seem to have finally
found their identity as the season has moved along. Now that Andrew Luck
finally has a good offensive line he has plenty of time to get the ball to one
of his many offensive weapons. T.Y. Hilton is probably one of the most
underrated receivers in the league because he is consistent game in and game
out, and has been ever since he was drafted. The Colts defense has been the
biggest surprise thus far and while they will have their hands full against the
Texans I believe they will be able to lock down the Texans offensively and make
sure that their defense is stuck on the field getting lit up by Luck and the
Colts offense.
Colts over
Texans 24-13
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