Playoff Predictions Division Round

by GabrielJB | 4 years ago | 0 Comments

 

(3) Chargers at (2) Jaguars

 

The Jaguars blew a 14-point lead to the Chargers in the regular season. Since then they’ve won five in a row. They also have the number one defense in the league and the number one running back in yardage this season. If they get a lead, don’t expect them to blow it this time.

 

Prediction: Jaguars defeat Chargers

 

(5) Browns at (1) Ravens

 

These two teams also met in the Division round last year, with the seeding flipped. The Browns lost two close games to the Ravens in the regular season, but are on the hottest streak in the NFL right now. The Ravens come in after a deflating loss to the Dolphins that ended their hopes of a perfect season. The Browns are looking to avoid losing three to their rival to keep their hot streak alive.

 

Prediction: Browns defeat Ravens 

 

(3) Cardinals at (2) Eagles

 

It’s easy to pick the reigning Super Bowl champions here, but they cannot underestimate this Eagles team that has beaten some good teams this year. Plus the Philly crowd could cause a slow start for the Cards. Expect a close game, but I have to pick the defending champs.

 

Prediction: Cardinals defeat Eagles

 

(4) Vikings at (1) Saints

 

The Vikings proved me wrong and won a close in the Wildcard round. The Saints, though, are the best team in the NFC right now and rookie QB Rhett Hackett has been sensational in his first season. 

 

Prediction: Saints defeat Vikings