This is it – the playoffs are finally here! I am beyond excited – let’s kick things off right away…
TEXANS -3.5 over RAIDERS
The Texans finished the season with the second best passing defence in the league, allowing 201.6 yards per game. Throw in the fact that Derek Carr, who was playing like an MVP Candidate all year for Oakland, is out… the Raiders don’t stand a chance unfortunately.
SEAHAKWS -8.0 over LIONS
The Lions have lost 8 straight playoff games and have never beaten the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Simply put, the Hawks have been in this position so many times over the last few years and the Lions are doomed to be an abysmal franchise. Matt Stafford can’t carry them any further than he already has.
STEELERS -10.5 over DOLPHINS
This one is a mismatch. The Steelers have won 7 straight games in a row and are 6-2 at home. The trend should continue after this game.
PACKERS -5.5 over GIANTS
The Giants have allowed 10 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games…so one would think I would be leaning New York…but Aaron Rodgers just dials it up to a new level in the playoffs. Other than Brady there’s no one I trust more. I gotta lean with the pack.