NFL Wild Card Playoff Predictions.

 Chargers at Texans (Saturday)

LAC -3 O/U 42.5

My Pick: Chargers 24-17

Fey of the Day: CJ Stroud under 231.5 passing yards.

The Chargers have played hard nosed football all year. They are top 10 in passing yards allowed, and interceptions. With the Texans losing two major receivers, and allowing the 3rd most sacks in the league, I see this being a defensive minded game, with LA coming out on top.

Steelers at Ravens (Saturday)

BAL -9.5 O/U 43.5

My Pick: Ravens 31-14

Fey of the Day: Russell Wilson over 0.5 INT

After beating the Ravens in a defensive masterclass earlier this year, the Steelers took a bit of a step back, dropping 4 of their last 7, with 3 being double digit losses to playoff teams. The Ravens have played their best football as of late, and Lamar is so close to his 3rd MVP. I believe this is the year the Ravens get over the hump, and it starts with a rout of Pittsburgh on Saturday.

 

Broncos at Bills

BUF -8.5 O/U 47.5

My Pick: Bills 17-10

Fey of the Day: Broncos + 8.5

The Broncos have been surprising, and it's hard not to root for Bo Nix. While I believe this will be closer than some think (hence my game pick), it's hard to bet against Josh Allen right now. He has lifted this Bills team to another level, and I don't think it stops here. The Broncos and DPOY Pat Surtain will put up a great fight, and the game will be low scoring, but will ultimately fall short.

Packers at Eagles

PHI -5.5 O/U 45.5

My Pick: Eagles 28-20

Fey of the Day: Saquon Barkley over 103.5 rushing yards.

This is by far going to be the best game of the wild card round. From OPOY Saquon Barkley, to the Eagles star studded defense, the Packers young hungry team, and of course what Green Bay did to their NFC East opponent in the playoffs last year. This game has all the makings of a classic. With Christian Watson going down, the Packers are thin against a great secondary. The Eagles beat the Packers earlier this year with their strong run game, and I see them taking the same route this weekend. Don't be surprised if Barkley or Hurts has multiple touchdowns on the ground. 

Commanders at Buccaneers

TB -3 O/U 50.5

My Pick: Commanders 28-24

Fey of the Day: Jayden Daniels over 49.5 rushing yards (and sprinkle any time touchdown)

Daniels went for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first career NFL game, which happened to be against Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers have been on and off this year, losing some bad games and winning some good ones. I truly think the Commanders get it done, I do, and it will be in large part thanks to Jayden Daniels and his legs. Baker Mayfield will do everything he can, but I think ultimately the Bucs run out of gas a bit too early. 

Vikings vs. Rams (Monday)

MIN -2.5 O/U 47.5

My Pick: Vikings 17-14

Fey of the Day: Matthew Stafford over 0.5 INT.

The Vikings have been a pleasant surprise. Darnold has completely reshaped his career under the amazing coaching of Kevin O’Connell, and their defense has forced a whopping 1.4 turnovers a game. I fully expect this to be low scoring, and although McVay and Stafford have been here before, I just don't see the Vikings losing this game. They want a rematch with the Lions and they very well may get it.