Saturday, January 14, 2023

2023 NFL Divisional Round Picks

Bolded for spread

Italicized for straight up win

 

Then were 14 left via @ NFL



Gene Smith just set the passing record for the Seahawks surpassing Russell Wilson


Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers (-9.5) - Geno Smith and the Seahawks have had a surprising season.  However, the 49ers appear to be ready to make a deeper playoff run especially since Seattle has not been as impressive lately.  Seattle's offense has sputtered a bit at times because of the injury of Tyler Lockett who hasn't looked 100%.  




Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5) @ Jacksonville Jaguars - Initially not much separates these two teams.  The Jaguars have won 7 of their past 8 games.  The Jaguars are playing at home although the Chargers may be slightly more dynamic offensively thanks to Austin Ekeler in the backfield although anything is possible in this matchup.

Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills (-9.5) - Miami did manage to keep it close the last time in Buffalo and the weather is slightly warmer but Tua is ruled out plus Terry Bridgewater is questionable meaning the Dolphins will have to go with Skylar Thompson.

New York Giants (+3) @ Minnesota Vikings  - The Giants already had  fairly close game against the Vikings that went to overtime this season.  I am taking the Vikings only because Justin Jefferson is an x factor although Cousins being a no show is a real possibility.  I somehow have more confidence than Daniel Jones will play well although his lack of receiving options makes me reluctant to take the Giants here.  

Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals (-7) - The Bengals may be the hottest team in football at the moment plus the Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson.



Dallas Cowboys (-2.5) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The Cowboys didn't close out the season well losing to the Washington Commanders although it's unlikely that Dallas will turn over the ball twice on special teas.  Tampa in the meantime shut down the Cowboys earlier this season 19-3 although Dallas has looked much more impressive since especially considering they play in a stronger division.  The Cowboys have responded to all of their losses with wins the following week including a 40-3 drubbing of the Vikings.  Dallas coming up short is a real possibility.  While the 19-3 performance is concerning, it happened much earlier in the season.  Dallas will need to get a pass rush going on Brady or Mike Evans could break out like he did his last meaningful game against the Panthers.  


 Week 18 Against the Spread - 7-9

Week 18 Straight Up -  12-4

2022 Against the spread - 125-120-6

2022 Straight up - 176-91-1

2021 Against the Spread- 151-127-1

2021 Straight Up- 162-101-1
2021 Locks - 10-5

2020 Against the Spread- 124-140-6
2020 Week Straight Up - 173-97-1
2020 Locks- 24-24-2

2019 Season Against the Spread- 128-113-3
2019 Season Straight Up- 158-103
2019 Locks - 21-19-2
2020 Postseason against the Spread- 8-3
2020 Postseason Straight Up- 7-4


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 

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