The Chiefs are on fire, finishing the season with all those consecutive wins, then destroying the Texans in Houston in the first round by 30 points. But they had a couple dinged up people including the key clutch target Maclin. Still unknown if he will play or not, but Kelce will be the big piece for Smith to look for if Maclin is out. Brady is a QB that knows what to do in the playoffs and a very tough to beat no matter how many pieces the Patriots are currently missing. Gronk looks to be active and it will take a big game from the Chiefs defense in order to take Brady down. The Chiefs have not won in New England since 1990, but I am looking to see that come to an end. The spread favors the Patriots by 4.5 but I am going with the Chiefs, they are to hot while the 2-4 over the last six games Patriots are not. Chiefs 23-21.
The Packers were killed when they visited Arizona last month, a solid 38-8 defeat and the worst game since Mike McCarthy took over as head coach. The Packers did look a lot better last week in Washington however, but this will be a much tougher challenge. The Cardinals are coming off a bad game to finish the regular season against Seattle but should still have all the weapons they need to overcome Green Bay. The Packers have been having receiver issues all season and lost one of Rodgers favorite targets, Adams to injury. The Cardinals are favored by seven, but I will give it to them 24-20 Arizona.
Seattle got lucky last week, that missed field goal is the kind of break Pete Carroll seems to always catch. Now the Panthers have beaten Seahawks already this season back early in the season, but it was a last second comeback and that was when the Seahawks were cold. Now Seattle has taken nine of their last eleven and are coming wanting to get to a third straight Super Bowl. The Panthers are favored by 1.5, but expect a good challenge from the Seattle defense. Though I would much rather see the 15-1 Panthers continue on, I think Seattle, with Lynch back will keep things up and pull off the upset. Seahawks 27-24.
The Steelers lost two keys pieces to their offense last week in their win over the division rival Bengals. With both Brown and Williams out it is up to the injured Big Ben to make the difference with some assistance from Bryant and Miller. Against a defense like Denver however, they are going to have a real hard time. I don't have to much faith in Peyton Manning, but I do believe the Broncos defense will come up with the turnovers and plays that will slow the injured Steelers offense down enough. The spread is seven points but I don't think this will be much of a competition. Roethlisberger is known for being clutch especially in the playoffs, but with his injury there will not be much he can do. Broncos 31-17.
Last Week: 3-1
Record: 162-98
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