PRO FOOTBALL MEDIA Week 20: #NFL Game Predictions (w/ spreads & analysis) DIVISIONAL ROUND

2021 NFL SEASON

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Week 20:  #NFL Game Predictions (w/ spreads & analysis)

DIVISIONAL ROUND

 

WILD CARD ROUND:

4-2 .667 (WINS); 2-4 .333 (ATS); 2-3-1 .400  (O/U)

2021 REGULAR SEASON TOTALS:

177-94-1 .653 (WINS); 153-117-2 .567 (ATS); 137-132-3 .509 (O/U)

  

 

Key (when applicable): Statistical analysis based on the following metrics (abbreviations): EWL (Expected W-L record); SoS (Strength of Schedule); SRS (Simple Rating System from PFR); Points scored (PF); points against (PA); Point differential (PD) Yards gained (YG); Yards allowed (YA); Red Zone TD efficiency (RZ); 1st downs (1st); 3^rd-down efficiency (3^rd); Turnover ratio (TO); Time of possession (TOP); Yards per play (YPP); P/R NY/A (Pass/Rush Net yards/attempt); Sacks (S); Interceptions (INT); Penalty yards (PEN); Against the spread (ATS). *All images from Google using Creative Commons license unless otherwise stated (including source)* 

 

 

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Good luck at the window this season!

Derrick Henry (22) hasn't played in 11 weeks for the top-seeded Tennessee Titans and the question is: Rest or rust? 

4 Cincinnati Bengals 11-7 (+3.5) @ 1 Tennessee Titans 12-5 (47.5): Bengals 27-23

Saturday, 4:30 PM, Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN (Weather: Sunny; high 30s)

Keys: The heart says Derrick Henry is back for the top seed in the AFC, but the head says Henry hasn't played since Week 9 and the rolling Bengals have the 5th-best run defense while the rusty Titans have the 7th-worst passing defense. 

6 San Francisco 49ers 11-7 (+5.5) @ 1 Green Bay Packers 13-4 (47): 49ers 27-24

Saturday, 8:15 PM, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI (Weather: Windy; low <10) 

Keys: The question is whether the 49ers explosive plays can keep pace with the Packers and the truth is, yes. Besides that the Packers are coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions and a week to stew on losing to the worst team in the league not called the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the 49ers seem to be getting hotter by the week. Jimmy G is the deciding factor here with the 49ers pass rush coming in a close second. I'd be shocked if the 49ers didn't cover the 5.5 points and I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled off the upset. 

4 Los Angeles Rams 13-5 (+3) @ 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14-4 (48): Buccaneers 28-24

Sunday, 3:00 PM, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay, FL (Weather: Sunny; low60s)

Keys: The Rams costly declining super stars are suddenly pulling their weight and suddenly Matthew Stafford doesn't have to rely solely on Cooper Kupp now that OBJ has arrived. Another piece on the opposite side of the field in Von Miller has taken some of the pressure off Aaron Donald, making life miserable for opposing QBs the pat few weeks. The Rams are hot, but it hard to bet against Tom Brady. 

3 Buffalo Bills 12-6 (+1.5) @ 2 Kansas City Chiefs 13-5 (54): Chiefs 30-27

Sunday, 6:30 PM, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO (Weather: Clear; low 30s)

Keys: The Chiefs have been waiting all season for revenge on this Bills from when Buffalo beat them up at their lowest point of the season and there's really not much else to say because look who's hosting. 

Stay tuned for Tuesday's Gone: Week 20 #NFL Game Reviews DIVISIONAL ROUND EDITION coming Wednesday!

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