Wild Card Round NFL Playoffs Predictions

The Playoffs are finally here as Super Bowl 50 approaches in the Bay Area. Unfortunately for San Francisco they had quiet the off season, but are already busy firing their coach for that. Looking back 50 years to the first Super Bowl, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs which could be a possible matchup this season, however very very unlikely. I can see the Chiefs reaching the bog game, but the Packers offense can't overcome their opponents in the NFC. Looking at the history of the two teams in the playoffs, you would trust Green Bay a lot more than Kansas City but its all about here and now, not back then.

Chiefs (11-5) @ Texans (9-7)
First off the Chiefs head in to Houston taking on Hoyer and the Texans. These two teams met to start the season, as the Chiefs won 27-20 and then tanked for the next five games. Houston started rather slow as well but have taken seven of the last nine games. That however is nothing compared to the Chiefs taking the final 10 games of the season. Both teams appear to be hot, but I don't think the Texans have much of a chance against that Chiefs defense and Alex Smith leading the offense. The spread is three favoring the Chiefs, but with Peters in the secondary and Maclin running routes for Smith, prepare to see a Kansas City 24-15 win.

Steelers (10-6) @ Bengals (12-4)
Saturday night concludes with a good AFC North matchup between two high scoring teams. The Bengals want to get out of their drought. They have not won a playoff game in 25 years, which is something their fan base must be getting sick of. The Steelers have dominated the rivalry of these two teams however, including a victory in Cincinnati just a little over a month ago. The Bengals started hot with their 8-0 record, but have gone 4-4 since with Dalton's injury being in the mix. They are relying on McCarron to carry them to their first win they are starving for. The spread favors the Steelers by 2.5 points, but I think Roethlisberger will have a good time finding Brown and Miller for good yardage and a few TDs. DeAngelo Williams health is a big factor, but I am going Steelers 31-23. 

Seahawks (10-6) @ Vikings (11-5)
Now the Seahawks may have started things slowly dripping games to their division rivals, but they have taken eight of the last 10 including a destruction of Minnesota in early December. The Seahawks look to be getting Lynch back as their offense will be to much for the Vikings to cover. Bridgewater and Peterson have been very impressive this season, but the Seahawks defense has come back to life and will expose their weaknesses and force mistakes. The Seahawks are favored by five points, I think the reigning NFC Champions will take it 34-20 Seattle. 

Packers (10-6) @ Redskins (8-8)
The Green Bay Packer may have started hot with their 6-0 record, but they have been cold since only winning four of their last ten games. The Packers offense has just been terrible, as their receivers can't get open and Rodgers is left with the options to run, throw it away, or just take the hit. The small passing plays and lack of running game is what will keep the Packers from going anywhere this year. Washington has been hot recently, but you look at who they are playing and you agree it wasn't much of a challenge. They have only played two teams that made the playoffs and got smoked by both of them and have not beaten one team that with a positive record all year. But I think Cousins is hot enough to bring one hope for the Country's Capital. Packers are favored by one, but I am going 23-21 Redskins. 
Last Week: 10-6
RECORD: 159-97 (.621)