2016 NFL Playoff Preview: Divisional Round

Last week was truly a horrible week for football. All four games ended up being blowouts and not entertaining at all. Hopefully this week will be better with some more quality matchups.

AFC Playoffs

Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots

Saturday at 7:15 pm on CBS

There’s nothing really to say about this matchup.

My Prediction: Patriots win 35-7

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Sunday at Noon on NBC

This should be a good game. The Steelers looked dominant in their win against the Dolphins last week, and the Chiefs have consistently looked like one of the best teams in the AFC all year. The key matchup here is how effective Antonio Brown will be against the Chiefs’ secondary. If he’s able to make some big plays, the Steelers will be in good shape.

My Prediction: Steelers win 24-21

NFC Playoffs

Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons

Saturday at 3:30 pm on FOX

This is another intriguing game. The Seahawks have been the team that turns it up a few notches in the postseason the past couple of years. They certainly looked good against the Lions last weekend. But they face a much tougher team in the Atlanta Falcons this week on the road. The Falcons are coached by former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who will be looking to knock his former team out of the playoffs. Matt Ryan will be looking to quiet the critics who say he can’t win in the playoffs.

My Prediction: Falcons win 30-27

Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys

Sunday at 3:30 pm on FOX

The Cowboys beat the Packers in Green Bay earlier this season. The Packers have won seven straight games, and Aaron Rodgers has looked like the MVP of the NFL during the streak. But the Cowboys have looked like arguably the best team in the league all season behind superstar rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot. If the Cowboys can get a big game out of Elliot, they’ll be in good shape. They Cowboys will also be getting some key players returning from injury on the defensive side of the ball, including cornerback Morris Claiborne.

My Prediction: Cowboys win 31-28

Lets hope this weekend will be better than last week, or else Meryl Streep will be right.

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