Playoff Pete is back with his NFL playoff picks for the Divisional Round, and he’s looking to continue his success from the previous week. With a 5-1 record against the spread and a 3-3 straight up record, Playoff Pete is feeling confident heading into this round of games.
First up, on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET, the Houston Texans will face off against the Baltimore Ravens. The Texans are coming off an impressive victory over the Cleveland Browns, while the Ravens had a bye week. The rest could benefit the Ravens, but their starters haven’t played in three weeks, which could be a factor. Texans rookie passer C.J. Stroud will face the challenge of his first road playoff game against the Ravens’ strong defense. However, Playoff Pete believes that Lamar Jackson, who is expected to be named the league MVP, will respond well in this offense. It’s predicted to be a high-scoring game, but ultimately, the Ravens will come out on top with a close victory.
In the second game on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET, the Green Bay Packers will take on the San Francisco 49ers. The Packers looked impressive in their win against the Dallas Cowboys last week, but facing the NFC’s best team on the road won’t be easy. The 49ers will be well-rested coming off their bye week, but there might be some rust. Jordan Love, who has been exceptional in the past eight weeks, is expected to continue his strong performance. The Packers’ offensive line has been playing well, and if they can block effectively, they have a good chance of winning. This game is predicted to be a shootout, and Playoff Pete is calling for an upset with the Packers pulling off a stunner.
On Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, the Detroit Lions will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams are coming off big home victories, with the Lions earning another home game. The Bucs blew out the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Lions had to hold on against the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions’ defense showed some flaws in their previous game, which could lead to another good day for Baker Mayfield and his receivers. However, Jared Goff is expected to play well, especially if he can handle the Bucs’ blitz. Although the Lions beat the Bucs earlier this season, Playoff Pete believes that Tampa Bay will get payback this time and advance to the title game with a close victory.
Lastly, on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET, the Buffalo Bills will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. This game is highly anticipated as it features two teams that have met in recent years. However, this time it’s a Bills home game, which means Patrick Mahomes will be playing his first road playoff game. The Bills have been on a roll, winning every game down the stretch, but they have some key defensive injuries. The Chiefs’ offense showed its strength in the previous week against the Miami Dolphins, which could pose a problem for the Bills. Josh Allen will need to limit his mistakes, but Playoff Pete believes he will do so and lead the Bills to victory, advancing them to the AFC championship game.
In conclusion, Playoff Pete is predicting some exciting games for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. With underdogs winning outright and close matchups expected, fans are in for a thrilling weekend of football. Will Playoff Pete’s picks come true? Only time will tell.
