Eight teams left. Super Wildcard Weekend was definitely wild & surprising. I went 3-3 straight up, 2-4 versus the spread. Here’s hoping I do better this week.
Houston at Baltimore
The Texans destroyed Cleveland last week and no QB is playing better than rookie CJ Stroud. The Ravens laid an egg the last time they earned the AFC top seed, but this is a different Ravens team and a different Lamar Jackson. They’re laying a lot of points, but I’m taking them. Ravens (-9.5) 31-13
Green Bay at San Francisco
The Packers looked like Aaron Rodgers era Packers teams versus the Cowboys. I really thought the Niners would have a cakewalk to the NFC title, their path got a lot tougher. I’m still picking San Fran, but I’ll take the Packers and the points. (GB +9.5) 49ers 30-27.
Tampa Bay at Detroit
The Bucs looked good against Philly, but let’s face it, the Eagles checked out weeks ago. The Lions, meanwhile, are starting to sense destiny. Detroit will be rocking on Sunday, give me the Lions (-6.5) 30-10
Kansas City at Buffalo
The Chiefs have had Buffalo’s number in the playoffs and they looked as good as they have all year last week. However, Patrick Mahomes has never had to go on the road in the postseason before. Plus, last week I picked Buffalo to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, so I have to stick with that. I hate going all chalk, so I’ll hedge those bets by taking KC & the points. (KC +3) Bills 24-23.
Nickels and Dimes 