2016 NFL Playoff Preview: Wild Card Weekend

Well, we’re here. After the Bears played sixteen games this season and won only three, they will miss the NFL Playoffs for the sixth straight year. Shockingly, the playoffs will continue without them. Here’s a quick preview of the games that will be happening this weekend.

AFC Playoffs

Raiders vs. Texans

Saturday at 3:30 pm CT on ABC

This game is going to be garbage. Both teams are on their backup quarterbacks and whoever turns the ball over three times instead of four will end up winning the game. The Raiders have the second best record in the AFC, but they’ve looked totally inept the last few weeks of the season and the loss of quarterback Derek Carr has only made things worse. The Texans are injured still can’t figured out their quarterback situation. This truly is a toss up.

Prediction: Texans win 10-6

 

Dolphins vs. Steelers

Sunday at Noon CT on CBS

This game also isn’t a very good matchup. The Dolphins are on their second string quarterback, while the Steelers are experienced and just look like a better team.

Prediction: Steelers win 28-7

 

NFC Playoffs

Lions vs. Seahawks

Saturday at 7:15 pm on NBC

The Lions are limping into the playoffs having lost their last three games of the regular season. The Seahawks, usually dominant during this time of year, are 3-3 in their last six games. Seattle’s defense and 12th man should be too much for the Lions.

Prediction: Seahawks win 31-10

 

Giants vs. Packers

Sunday at 3:30 pm on FOX

This is by far the best game of the weekend. Two of the hottest teams in the NFL meet up at historic Lambeau Field. The Giants have a history of winning big playoff games in Lambeau in recent years, but Aaron Rodgers has looked incredible during the Packers’ current win streak.

Prediction: Giants win 28-21

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