Saturday, January 11, 2020

2020 Divisional Playoff Round Picks

Patrick Mahomes is the only QB who played
in the Divisional round last season
who play again this year





Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers (-7) - Kirk Cousins did get his first playoff win against the Saints.  Still, I think his competency  may be a bit overstated in a game where Drew Brees played terribly and a Will Lutz missed a field goal which would have given the Saints the win in regulation.   Adam Thielen did play well catching seven catches off of nine targets but injured his ankle in practice and may not be 100%.  Kyle Shanahan could also come up with an effective game plan against Cousins, who he coached in Washington.  Jimmy Garoppolo could play because he has effective wide receivers including Deebo Samuels and Emanuel Sanders.  The Vikings may struggle to contain George Kittle.  Plus Raheem Mostert and Matt Breida has been very effective running the ball lately.




Tennessee Titans @ Baltimore Ravens (-9.5) - The Titans did pull off an upset win but their offense struggled with Tannehill throwing for only 77 yards and zero points offensively in the 2nd half.  AJ Brown has been slowed down against top corners including the Saints and the Patriots; look for Marlon Humphries to put the clamps down.  Lamar Jackson looks to continue his historic play in what should be relatively good weather in Baltimore.  While running back Mark Ingram could be hampered with a calf injury, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill could fill in his absence




Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs (-9.5) - The Texans did pull off an nice comeback win against the Bills but can't afford to dig themselves into a big hole.  Patrick Mahomes should be able to find Hil and Kelce often.  The Chiefs defense has played much better lately especially at home.  DeShaun Watson could eep it close if Kendall Fuller is back at 100% but it may be unlikely given that Fuller missed last week.



Seattle Seahawks (+4.5) @ Green Bay Packers - Seattle has a chance to pull off an upset at Lambeau field.  Russell Wilson is excellent in one score games meaning he could play well under pressure in this playoff matchup.  Seattle has better wide receivers in Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.  Aaron Rodgers also hasn't been as effective this season partially due to him getting older.  Rodgers needs to defer more to Aaron Jones, who lead the team with 16 touchdowns, but sometimes the Packers don't use Jones effectively in the redzone.


Last week Against the Spread- 3-1
Last  Straight Up - 2-2


2019 Season Against the Spread- 124-111-3
2019 Season Straight Up- 154-101
2019 Locks - 21-19-2
2020 Postseason- 3-1

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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