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9 Jan, 8 tweets, 2 min read

NFL PLAYOFFS! Wildcard weekend.

OK, so the 49ers didn't make it this year, but there's still some intrigue around the NFL Playoffs. Two sentimental favourites who've had their struggles, the Bills and the Browns, are involved and in the case of Buffalo, a realistic SB shot!

This is the first year of six wild card games. Not good for marital relations. Anyway, here's my picks for this week against the spread.

BUFFALO (-6.5) over Indianapolis - I do think Indy defensively has the potential to match up well with Buffalo, but Buffalo has just been smoking recently and Philip Rivers outdoors in the cold would concern me.

SEATTLE (-3) over LA Rams - Got to go with the better quarterback at home. A banged up Jared Goff or the backup Wolford - I'm not sure these can keep up with Russell hustle and bustle.

Tampa Bay (-8) over WASHINGTON - I think there's a big upset coming this weekend, but it's not here. I like the Bucs to roll all over the Football Team.

Chicago (-10) over NEW ORLEANS - Sneaky pick for an upset. OK, Trubisky on the road isn't good, but Brees has been pretty bad this year, and I think the Bears defense can keep it close. 10 seems rich given that they went to overtime in the regular season.

TENNESSEE (+3) over Baltimore - Everyone is raving over the Ravens after wins over the atrocious Cowboys, Giants and Bengals and a close win over Cleveland. Tennessee has dominated this matchup recently and I think they can keep it close and actually win outright here.

PITTSBURGH (-6) over Cleveland - I was primed to take Cleveland here, but the COVID issues taking Stefanski out from playcalling their offense mean I think I'm going to lean Steelers here. Also Cleveland barely beat Pittsburgh's backups, not convincing.

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