2021 NFL Week 21 Predictions: Conference Title Round

 2021 NFL Week 21 Predictions: Conference Title Round

Bengals +7 over Chiefs, 24-30

-The game from a few weeks ago between these two teams is instructive, but only to a point. It shows the Bengals can beat them, but also that a lot of things have to go right. Honestly, the best bet for a Bengals victory would likely be a let down emotionally after a huge win last week. This is unlikely, for a team with the talent and experience that the Chiefs have. I’m grabbing the points because that’s a huge spread for a conference title game. However, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if this is a game more reminiscent of the mid 2010’s contest between the Colts and the Patriots. One juggernaut versus a young, exciting, well-built, young team with a superstar young QB…that ultimately isn’t quite ready yet.

 

49ers +4 over Rams, 27-30

-I’m picking the Rams to win but the 49ers to cover mainly out of respect for how close the 49ers play every game and my admittedly poor finger on the pulse of the 49ers overall. The Rams should be able to score with a ceiling much higher than the 49ers are capable of. However, that’s what I said last week, and the 49ers were able to smother the Packers. Weather differences aside, the 49ers have beaten the Rams 6 straight times. The 49ers have more blue chippers across the board. The only huge disparity in talent is at the QB position (all respect to Jimmy G and his win percentage). I think the Rams likely win, but there’s too many scenarios where the 49ers win, cover, or just keep it close. Doesn’t help that SoFi will be at least half red and gold this afternoon. 

 

Record Last Week:

Straight Up: 0-4

By Spread: 0-4

 

Record This Year:

Straight Up: 172-100

By Spread: 144-128

 

Lifetime Record:
Straight Up: 1885-1037
By Spread: 1542-1383