2020 NFL Wild Card Picks

JJ Watt returns after a 10 week absence

Life is a never-ending succession of NFL teams adding ping pong tables w/stories about how they're finally coming together as a family and enjoying each other's company, and NFL teams removing ping pong tables w/stories about how they're finally taking football seriously.

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) January 3, 2020

Deshaun Watson is 5-0 in his career against teams to finish a season ranked top 5 in pass defense, with a 103.3 passer rating in those games. Bills ranked 4th this season. #BUFvsHOU

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) January 3, 2020

Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans (-2.5) - While one could argue that the Bills are a better team, the Texans still have DeShaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins.  Buffalo Bills only averages around 14 points per game against playoff teams this season.   Carlos Hyde could run well against the Bills defense. 

Tennessee Titans (+4.5) @ New England Patriots - The key for the Patriots will be if they can slow down Derrick Henry. If New England loses, this could possibly be the last game for Tom Brady in New England.  Stephon Gilmore could slow down AJ Brown who didn't have a great receiving game against the spread.  The snowy weather could mean that the Patriots rely more upon Sony Michel.  Ryan Tannehill could do enough to keep it close but I think Bill Belichick gives the Patriots the edge in the coaching department. 

Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints (-7.5) - It could be tough for Cousins to get it going in this one especially since Adam Thielen hasn't been 100 percent and Dalvin Cook is also banged up.  Drew Brees and the Saints look to avenge the Minneapolis Miracle. 

Seattle Seahawks (-1.5) @ Philadelphia Eagles- Seattle only beat the Philadelphia 17-9 earlier this season.  The Eagles are playing better lately without their top targets.  Then again, one would expect them to look much better playing NFC East opponents in their last four games.  While Seattle is without Chris Carson, they looked like they were hitting their stride with Marshawn Lynch in their lineup. 

Week 17 Against the Spread- 9-6-1
Week 17 Straight Up - 12-4
Week 17 Locks- 2-2


2019 Season Against the Spread- 121-110-3

2019 Season Straight Up- 154-101

2019 Locks - 21-19-2

2018 Season against the Spread- 112-107-7

2018 Season Straight Up- 137-86-2
2018 Locks- 21-16-2

2017-18 Against the Spread- 121-125-7

2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92

2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41

2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-110