Saturday January 14
Seahawks @ 49ers
While San Fransisco quarterback Brock Purdy has proved he can help the 49ers win regular season games (they are on a 10-game winning streak) now it’s time for him to show off what he can in the playoffs and the same is also true for Christian McCaffrey who came over from Carolina. As for Seattle if they can find a way to get the ball into DK Metcalf’s hands, they could make it a long day for the 49ers’ defense. Our Pick: 49ers
Chargers @ Jaguars
While Trevor Lawrence showed what he could do on a national stage at the collegiate level now is his chance to show what he can do in the playoffs when playing against the pros and he may have his hands full in his first playoff game against a Chargers defense which is ranked seventh in the NFL in passing yards at 200.4 yards per game. As for the Chargers if they could keep their offense on the field (they have a 43.6 third down percentage for eighth best in the NFL) that could make it a long day for the Los Angeles defense. Our Pick: Jaguars
Sunday January 15
Bills @ Dolphins
This game could be a matter of which team handles things better at the line of scrimmage as both teams as the Bills have the seventh most rushing yards in the league at 139.5 yards which will square off against Miami’s fourth-best rushing defense in the league. The wild card factor for this one (no pun intended) could be how well Miami’s defense handles Josh Allen once he leaves the pocket. Our Pick: Bills
Giants @ Vikings
With Giants running back Saquon Barkley being out in week 18 if he is also out in the wild card round of the playoffs that could potentially land a fatal blow to the Giants running game. If Barkley does suit, he could help turn this game into a marathon of sorts as the Giants defense will have to deal with Kirk Cousins and the Vikings high powered offense. Our Pick: Vikings
Ravens @ Bengals
The Bengals potentially could have more trouble with the Baltimore offense in this one than when they beat the Ravens in week 18, 27-16 as Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could potentially be back this week. It will likely come down to the running game as that is the strength for both teams and Jackson’s superior rushing ability over Joe Burrow could potentially be the difference, especially if he returns to early-season form. Our Pick: Bengals
Monday January 16
Cowboys @ Bucs
Tom Brady is going to be playing as the lower seed, a situation in which he is not familiar with but that doesn’t mean he won’t have a never-ending burning desire to save the best for the last. In order for Tampa Bay to win that may be necessary as two of their top receivers in Julio Jones Mike Evans could be out. As for the Cowboys, who are ranked fifth in the league at third down conversions offensively at 45.5 percent, if they can keep Tom Brady and company off the field they could make it a long day for the Tampa Bay defense. Our Pick: Bucs
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