Thoughts: I've been saying it for years and will continue to do so, I hate the current format, imo the 12 team format was just about perfect. 14 is too many and too often allows bad teams in. While the current 14 aren't bad compared to past years (thankfully no one is in with a losing record this year) it really makes the WC round less interesting as 2v7 and 3v6 seeds are usually massively over matched. 4v5 usually are too but that's because the best WC team gets to beat up on the most pathetic of the division champions. The point is we get lucky if 1 WC match a year has 2 legit SB contenders, this year barely qualifies. Okay rant over.. on to the playoffs.
WC Steelers @ Bills - Steelers have a decent D and both teams have been inconsistent all year. An upset wouldn't surprise me, but I'll go Bills as they should be better. Also, while QBs aren't everything, Allen vs Rudolph is a massive advantage. Bills win.
Dolphins @ Chiefs - Chiefs have been mighty inconsistent to bad the last month plus, talent drain and cap issues. They have had a hell of a run making the AFCCG 5 straight times and 3 SBs winning 2. The streak ends here though with a WC loss. Dolphins are more talented even if more injured outside of the QB edge KC has and can really abuse the OL for KC potentially. KC should win given the injured Dolphins and conditions, but I don't buy them. Dolphins win.
Browns @ Texans - A game I can't really care about, Cleveland should win but either way it's a toss up and the winner should lose before the AFFCG. Browns win.
Packers @ Cowboys - The Cowboys are known chokers, but this would be a massive one. Packers simply too overmatched so no point going deep. I think the Cowboys don't choke. Cowboys win.
Rams @ Lions - Multi year super bowl hangover. But these Rams aren't those. And almost no one is mad to see the Lions not suck for once. I hope they go deep as those fans have been loyal. No reason the Lions should lose. They haven't been past the WC in over 30 years. Lions win!
Eagles @ Bucs - I said before and will again, Eagles are frauds. But the Bucs are just happy to be here I think. They have talent but it is another massive QB gap. Eagles win.
Div - Divisional round is the best week of football and this year is no different. 2 6 4
Dolphins @ Ravens - Ravens are absolutely rolling, but the Dolphins can't be counted out. It should be the Ravens to lose, but until I see Lamar make a run, I won't stop doubting him. Still. Ravens win.
Bills @ Browns - The worst match up of the weekend but an interesting one. Flacco vs Ravens would be kind of fun in a sick way, but i really think the Bills hold on to what little consistency they have found and win like the better team they are. Bills win.
Eagles @ 49ers - Potentially they game of the week. For my money the much more complete and consistent niners put the dirty birds in their place. Also, did i mention how much I hate Philly fans, almost as much as i hate Baltimore fans. 49ers are just so complete and that D will be the difference. 49ers win.
Lions @ Cowboys - Wait, it's the playoffs not thanksgiving right? This IMO is exactly the kind of game the Cowboys tend to blow and exactly the kind of game Lions fans would love to win and make an even deeper push, but with Jared Goff and that D? I don't know. Lions aren't crap but they have a lot to work on. Cowboys win.
CCGs
Bills @ Ravens - the Ravens should absolutely steam roll the Bills, but so far the playoffs have been going to scipt for the most part. It's late, but time for a massive upset. The Bills play up to their potential and Lamar does playoff Lamar things. Bills win!
Cowboys @ 49ers - Could we see 2 upsets on the same day!?!? No. Cowboys finally cowboy up... playoff style and lose badly. At least to a very good team this time.
SB - 49ers win. Only the Ravens can stop them and if they aren't there they take it.
