January 13 & 14, 2018.
Jacksonville vs Pittsburgh -7.5 / 41
Let me tell you one thing. This Jaguars defense is one of the best in the last 2 decades. Make no mistake about that. If you like Denver defense back when Manning was playing, you’ll like this defense more, because their LB core can actually cover guys. Giving this vaulted defense 7.5 points is insane. But I guess the counter to this is Blake Bortle, it always come down to Bortles. It’s funny that no one gives him respect, but telling you, if he’s on his A game, this team will beat anybody. Same can be said about Big Ben, he will always have his classic 3 pick game every 5 games. You rattle this guy, he will melt like butter. Advantage on defense is greatly for the JAX. Offense will go in favor for PIT obviously. I suggest that Brown don’t play this game, if they do make it to the conference championship game. They will need him in that game. Also, he will not be 100%, he will be more of a reliability if he does play.
Tennessee vs New England -13 / 48
What a comeback victory for TEN. But you know what, I can’t give them that much credit because KC has been bad all year and they are known for choking. I understand Kelce did not play the 2H, but cmon, 0 points? 19 unanswered from TEN, KC barely scrape up 100 yards in the 2nd Half after putting up nearly 300 in the first half. TEN now gets +13 points against the Patriots, I bet dog lovers are salivating the 13 points. Make no mistake 13 points is a lot, but is that enough versus a top notch team like the patriots? Patriots is led by arguably the best QB/Coach tandem in NFL history. They had extra week to prepare and study film on the Titans. From the film I saw, in the first half, Tyreek Hill speed was too much for Titans defense. Travis Kelce ate them alive as well and it opened up holes for Kareem Hunt. When you have 2 players that demands double team, it makes it very hard for the defense to play well. Double team opens up the run game. KC was on fire pretty much the first half. So let’s look at Patriots: they have Brandon Cooks, their speedster and deep threat. Gronk their TE. These two will demand double team from a weak Titans secondary. Let’s not forget Chris Hogan, Amendola, and surprise surprise, Dion Lewis baby. The passing attack is going to be deadly come this weekend. 300 yards in the air is going to happen and it will open up the run game which will produce 100 yards on the ground. Make no mistake, NE coaching staff been there and done that, they simply know how to win. Don’t forget, you have the Goat QB and Goat Coach. NE simply needs to control TEN run game, and let their star paid Corners lock up TEN WR. NE linebacker and pass rush isn’t the same as before, but their secondary is improved. So they can focus a little more on the middle coverages and play man outside. TEN on the road again, but this time won’t be so lucky.
New Orleans vs Minnesota -4 / 46
What I know: Winner of this game will most likely go on to the Super Bowl.
Atlanta vs Philly +3 / 40
What I know: Matt Ryan and the falcons are known for playing indoors. This game will be out in the cold where temperature will be low. Matt Ryan and the falcons historically are not known for being great outdoor team specifically cold weather. Factor that in. Nick Foles, last two week of the season he looked like complete trash. But will this fool anyone…maybe he does look like trash and then all of a sudden he plays like a god come this weekend…Atlanta defense look great last weekend, that was the thing I was amazed with, it looked solid, it may look solid again against Foles. Philly will need to rely on the run game and defense in order to come away with a win. Tall task for the Eagles.
Offense : ATL
Passing Gm: ATL
Running Gm: PHI
Defense: PHI
Special Teams: PHI
Experience: ATL
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