Kansas City Chiefs 28 - 24 Indianapolis Colts
Despite the Colts defeating the Chiefs in Kansas City in the regular season, I feel the Chiefs are the better and more sound team. They play stifling defense and the Colts have been shaky and inconsistent at times this season. Plus given the weather conditions expected this weekend, snowy and below freezing temperatures, the Chiefs have the upper hand as the Colts are used to climate controlled temps.
Despite the Colts defeating the Chiefs in Kansas City in the regular season, I feel the Chiefs are the better and more sound team. They play stifling defense and the Colts have been shaky and inconsistent at times this season. Plus given the weather conditions expected this weekend, snowy and below freezing temperatures, the Chiefs have the upper hand as the Colts are used to climate controlled temps.
Philadelphia Eagles 30 - 20 New Orleans Saints
I know the Eagles may seem like the underdog, but they're the favorite in my eyes. They're at home against a team that plays in a dome and is atrocious on the road. Brees and company have struggled mightily on the road this season and are 0-3 all-time in the playoffs when not at home. Plus, Foles and his Eagles offense are hot and have been playing great all season, and Philly's defense has come on strong as of late and force crucial turnovers. I take the Eagles in an interesting one.
I know the Eagles may seem like the underdog, but they're the favorite in my eyes. They're at home against a team that plays in a dome and is atrocious on the road. Brees and company have struggled mightily on the road this season and are 0-3 all-time in the playoffs when not at home. Plus, Foles and his Eagles offense are hot and have been playing great all season, and Philly's defense has come on strong as of late and force crucial turnovers. I take the Eagles in an interesting one.
Cincinnati Bengals 34 - 24 San Diego Chargers
The Bengals are 8-0 at home this season, and QB Andy Dalton has been playing his best football in Cincinnati. The Chargers have some quality wins this season, but they don't seem quite at the point where they can win a playoff game. The Bengals play great defense no matter the location and I expect their offense to be on point this weekend. The Chargers barely squeaked out a win last week against a backup Chiefs team, so I can't see them defeating an 11-5 Bengals team that's at their home field.
The Bengals are 8-0 at home this season, and QB Andy Dalton has been playing his best football in Cincinnati. The Chargers have some quality wins this season, but they don't seem quite at the point where they can win a playoff game. The Bengals play great defense no matter the location and I expect their offense to be on point this weekend. The Chargers barely squeaked out a win last week against a backup Chiefs team, so I can't see them defeating an 11-5 Bengals team that's at their home field.
San Francisco 49ers 28 - 21 Green Bay Packers
Despite the Pack being at home and the forecast of subzero temperatures at Lambeau Field, the 49ers are the better team. The Packers aren't even as good as they were last year, and their defense is playing even worse football than in 2012. QB Colin Kaepernick have been slowly playing better over the past several weeks, and their defense is as strong as ever. The 49ers were my preseason Super Bowl pick from the NFC and I'm sticking with them. I pick the 49ers in a weird one.
Despite the Pack being at home and the forecast of subzero temperatures at Lambeau Field, the 49ers are the better team. The Packers aren't even as good as they were last year, and their defense is playing even worse football than in 2012. QB Colin Kaepernick have been slowly playing better over the past several weeks, and their defense is as strong as ever. The 49ers were my preseason Super Bowl pick from the NFC and I'm sticking with them. I pick the 49ers in a weird one.