Well, the first round is done with. The Texans, Chargers, Buccaneers, and Bears are out. Let's start out in the NFC:
The Vikings will face the 49ers. The 9ers have been almost unstoppable. They finish the year at 13-2-1. That one tie came from the Vikings in week 17 in Minnesota. Both have strong road records this year, and this time the 9ers are home. The Vikings were missing half of their team when they tied this powerhouse team, but still are going to be the underdogs in this fight. Teddy Bridgewater is a 2nd year QB who has not been to this stage in his career. This game will say alot for this young man. While, on the other side, Kaep has been to the Super Bowl, so this man knows how to handle the pressure. Even though the Vikings are hot, you're going to get a pick for the 49ers from me.
Next up Saints and Eagles. This one will be easy. Even though the eagles are tough under this Chip Kelly offense, Saints turn up in the playoffs, and they would have to prove to me otherwise that they won't own it like they did last year. Saints. Easy. NEXT
Onto the AFC we have the Browns and Chiefs. This game intrigues me. The Browns are a huge underdog, but THAT BROWNS DEFENSE THO. They have been tough all year. They ranked #1 last year, and went onto to be #5 this year. They stood up against the Chargers and forced 2 turnovers. Donte Whitner had a #SCTop10 pick that we will be seeing for the remainder of this playoff series. This game brings up two young QB's to battle, both with no playoff experience. Johnny Manziel put on his big boy pants in the Wildcard round and went 20/26 187 yards and 1 TD. He was very efficient, and ran this offense to victory. Lenex Shipley, out of Auburn, on the other side is a rookie. A rookie that got his chance with Alex Smith on the injured list. He has excelled in his first year and won the AFC West. Even though the Chiefs took a win in week 2 this year, the Browns are riding high, and I'm going with the underdog and everyone's favorite QB to hate, Johnny Football!
This leaves us to the last one. Bills at Patriots. This is the 3rd time in 5 weeks these two teams have played each other. It has been heated this year, and they have split the series this year. This game however, will be for all the marbles. One team moves on and gets bragging rights, one team goes home. The Patriots are 15-1 with their only loss coming to the Bills in week 17, while the Bills are right behind them at 14-2. Even though the Bills are motivated and amped for this game, you just can't doubt Tom Brady in the playoffs. Brady will be in the Hall of Fame without a doubt. Patriots in overtime!
Who moves on:
49ers
Saints
Browns
Patriots
Who goes home:
Vikings
Eagles
Chiefs
Bills
