2016 NFL Playoffs Wild Card Preview
AFC Playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans
The way the Chiefs have been playing, this game should easily be won by the Chiefs. Houston has been playing well too, after starting 1-4, they won their next 8/11, winning the miserable AFC South division. This is also a week 1 rematch that the Chiefs won by a TD. Unfortunately for the Texans, they have serious QB issues and that is going to hurt them in this game against a really good KC defense. The Chiefs are the hottest team in the NFL and I wouldn't be surprised one bit if they play for the AFC Championship in two weeks. I'm going with the Chiefs over the Texans, 23-17.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
I think this will be the best game of the weekend. Division rivals that split their season series where the road team won each occasion. With the Bengals past history, I think people are counting them out too fast. This Bengals team was one of the best defensive and offensive teams in the league before Dalton got hurt. Pending if Andy Dalton plays or not, I think the Bengals will keep it extremely close even with AJ McCarron as the starting QB, but I'm going to have to go with the Steelers even without DeAngelo Williams, 27-24.
NFC Playoffs
Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings
I think too many people think the Seahawks are going to steam roll through the playoffs based on their last few games and demolishing of the Cardinals. The Vikings are no easy beat. Don't think they have forgotten about the beat down Seattle game them just over a month ago in their own house. The Vikings are tough and want revenge. I think this game is going to be way closer than what people are saying and what Vegas has them at (5.5). I think this game will be won by a FG by either team. I am picking against the Vikings only because of the inexperience of the Vikings, but I think it will be a great game with a lot of down hill running. Seattle by a FG, 26-23.
Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins
As the week has gone on, the line started at (-2) favoring the Redskins, to now a pick em' game. I thought it was crazy to have the Redskins as the favorites even with the recent play of both teams. Rodgers might have been in a slump the last few games of the season, but he is a different QB in the playoffs. Kirk Cousins has really improved as well as the season went on, earning the Player of the month award, which he deserved. Like Tom Brady, I would never bet against Rodgers in a game worth a lot. I'm taking the Packers by 4, 24-20.
AFC Playoffs
1. Denver Broncos
2. New England Patriots
3. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Houston Texans
5. Kansas City Chiefs
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
As the week has gone on, the line started at (-2) favoring the Redskins, to now a pick em' game. I thought it was crazy to have the Redskins as the favorites even with the recent play of both teams. Rodgers might have been in a slump the last few games of the season, but he is a different QB in the playoffs. Kirk Cousins has really improved as well as the season went on, earning the Player of the month award, which he deserved. Like Tom Brady, I would never bet against Rodgers in a game worth a lot. I'm taking the Packers by 4, 24-20.
AFC Playoffs
1. Denver Broncos
2. New England Patriots
3. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Houston Texans
5. Kansas City Chiefs
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC Playoffs
1. Carolina Panthers
2. Arizona Cardinals
3. Minnesota Vikings
4. Washington Redskins
5. Green Bay Packers
6. Seattle Seahawks
AFC Playoffs Divisional Round
1. Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers
2. New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs
NFC Playoffs Divisional Round
1. Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks
2. Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers
AFC Championship
New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC Championship
Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals
Super Bowl 50
New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers
Super Bowl Champions
New England Patriots
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