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| We know Nick Foles will be full of energy, but can the Eagles move on to the divisional round? (Photo creds to Sporting News). |
Ryan
Colts +1 at Houston
The Texans will continue their postseason misery as Indy's offense manages to score enough points to squeak out a close one
Colts 21, Texans 17.
Seattle +2 against Dallas
Dallas's hot streak comes as Seattle runs through a slightly dinged up Cowboys defense
Seattle 24 Cowboys 14.
LAC +3 over Baltimore
The Ravens beat LA just two weeks ago, but the running-QB never lasts in the NFL.
Having seen Lamar Jackson already, the Chargers snuff out the run and force Baltimore to try to win through the air, which isn't a successful formula for them. Give credit to the Browns who utilized some late-line-shifting to throw off the Baltimore D last week in the second half and provided a helpful blueprint for the Chargers' success.
Chargers 24, Ravens 20
Bears -6.5 over Eagles
Philly limped into the playoffs while Chicago has been the surprise of the season. The Bears D is too much for an overmatched Eagles offensive line and injury-riddled QBs.
Bears 28 Eagles 13.
Rutz
Indianapolis +1 over Houston
At one of the relatively easier road venues, Andrew Luck has a huge game and the Colts win a surprisingly easy one.
Colts 31, Texans 17
Philadelphia +6.5 over Chicago
Nick Foles in the playoffs and an improving Eagles defense make me think this will be a tough, gritty, close game.
That said, Chicago has been dominant at home and will get a big takeaway late to seal this one.
Bears 23, Eagles 20
Baltimore -3 over San Diego
The Ravens defense is playing exceptionally well, and the Chargers aren't going to like playing in nasty Baltimore in January. Lamar Jackson makes enough plays to win.
Ravens 27, Chargers 17
Dallas -2 over Seattle
The recently fading Cowboys D scares me a little, but the Seahawks are never that tough on the road in the playoffs. Their only road playoff win under Pete Carroll came in a fluke against the Vikings in 2015. Still, it should be a fun game. Dallas wins with a last-second field goal.
Cowboys 22, Seahawks 19
Eagles +6.5 over Bears
I expect the Chicago to win but think Nick Foles will keep it close
Bears 17 Eagles 14
Jeff
Texans -1.5 over Colts
Houston is the better team and has more talent on both sides of the ball.
Texans 27, Colts 21
Seahawks +2 over Cowboys
I can’t imagine the Cowboys doing well in the postseason, and I have faith in Russell Wilson
Seahawks 24 Cowboys 17
Ravens -2.5 over Chargers
I don’t think anyone will be able to stop Lamar Jackson and the Ravens defense is too good
Ravens 31 Chargers 20
Eagles +6.5 over Bears
I expect the Chicago to win but think Nick Foles will keep it close
Bears 17 Eagles 14
Brad
Colts +1.5 over Texans
I think Indy will win this game straight up. I see Andrew Luck knocking off DeShaun Watson in this battle of QBs.
Cowboys -2 over Seahawks
I don't expect this to be a game. This isn't the same Seahawk and Cowboy teams that would respectively, make runs every year and lose in the first round. The Cowboys are better.
Chargers +2.5 over Ravens
Baltimore is a much easier team to play the second time around. LA fell to the Ravens a few weeks ago, so I seriously doubt we get the same result.
Eagles +6.5 over Bears
Two words. Nick. Foles.
Joe
Indy +1 over Houston
The Colts are the hottest team in the AFC playing in, as Rutz alluded to earlier, a not-so-intimidating venue. Andrew Luck is better than DeShaun Watson, and if he can outperform Watson, I like Indy's chances.
Colts 30, Texans 20
Seattle +2 over Dallas
I don't generally like picking the Seahawks away from home, but I can't trust Dak Prescott to beat Russell Wilson in a playoff game. Seattle will suck it up, drown out the noise and silence Jerry World.
Seahawks 34, Cowboys 27
Ravens -2.5 over Chargers
These teams met two weeks ago in LA, and Baltimore controlled the game from bell to bell. The Ravens haven't slowed down since then, so I don't expect a different result.
I am anticipating the most physical game we see this postseason largely because of the conditions, which will also favor Baltimore. The legend of Lamar Jackson grows, and the Ravens advance.
Ravens 10, Chargers 6
Eagles +6.5 over Bears
Initially, I thought for sure I'd pick Chicago because of how good the Bears are at home. My thoughts have changed, however, for two reasons.
The first is Nick Foles. The guy has been playing lights out since taking over (again) for Carson Wentz, and although I'm not as high on Foles are some are, I expect him to be ready to perform. The second is the Eagles offensive line.
Two weeks ago, Philly's front limited one of the best defensive players in football, LA's Aaron Donald, not allowing him to get to Foles. Now, they face the NFL's Defensive player of the Year in Kahlil Mack. If Philly's tackles can limit Mack the way its interior linemen limited Donald, I like Foles to have a big day and for Philly to pull an upset.
Eagles 20, Bears 13
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