2021 NFL Week 20 Predictions: Divisional Round

 2021 NFL Week 20 Predictions: Divisional Round

 

Titans -4 over Bengals, 26-20

-Titans are well-rested and far better coached than folks realize. There’s something to be said about winning close games when you need to all year, and that’s what Tennessee has done. Derrick and His Metal Foot (DAHMF) makes me a little nervous. However, the Titans have been able to run the ball, even with backups, and I think they will do so even if King DAHMF isn’t 100%. 

 

Packers -5 over 49ers, 28-10

-Green Bay is well-rested, has the former, once, and future MVP, and the 49ers are really beat up. The health and performance of Bosa and Warner depletes the chance I think SF had in this game. 

 

Bucs -3 over Rams, 27-23

-The Rams are great and I wouldn’t be surprised if they won this game. They probably have more top-end talent, and they definitely have more top-end talent available. However, the Rams have to travel cross-country again, will not be able to run as they want against this defense. And to pick against Tom Brady in the playoffs is folly. 

 

Bills +2 over Chiefs, 38-35

-This score prediction is, in part, what I think we all want to see. All too often, the reality turns out to be a relatively boring 24-21 where both teams have a nervous first quarter and there are long drives eating up the clock. But I’m going with wish fulfillment and matching Buffalo’s score from their matchup earlier this season. This should be a massive shootout and, to me, is still the most logical predictor of the AFC team going to the Super Bowl. 

 

Record Last Week:

Straight Up: 4-2

By Spread: 4-2

 

Record This Year:

Straight Up: 172-96

By Spread: 144-124

 

Lifetime Record:
Straight Up: 1885-1033
By Spread: 1542-1379