We collect cookies to analyze our website traffic and performance; we never collect any personal data. Cookie Policy
Accept
NEW YORK DAWN™NEW YORK DAWN™NEW YORK DAWN™
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Trending
  • New York
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
  • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Art
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Reading: N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round
Share
Font ResizerAa
NEW YORK DAWN™NEW YORK DAWN™
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • New York
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
  • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Art
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Follow US
NEW YORK DAWN™ > Blog > Sports > N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round
N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round
Sports

N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round

Last updated: January 20, 2022 5:01 am
Editorial Board Published January 20, 2022
Share
SHARE
20nfl matchups arod facebookJumbo

On paper, the Rams have the better, and healthier, team. Odell Beckham Jr. has caught six touchdown passes in nine games with Los Angeles, Cooper Kupp leads the league in every receiving category that matters and Von Miller has become a nightmarish sidekick for Aaron Donald. But the Buccaneers have Tom Brady, whose vast playoff experience far outclasses Matthew Stafford’s.

Tampa Bay took two big hits to its offensive line last week with injuries to Tristan Wirfs (ankle) and Ryan Jensen (back), who are both questionable to play. If they’re absent, that may hinder an offense that is relying on second-string receivers in the absence of Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown and that cannot count on running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) to be ready.

The Buccaneers do have defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, though, and his exotic blitz packages may fluster Stafford, who threw 17 interceptions in the regular season, tied for the league lead. Even at 33, Stafford is still a relative postseason newcomer while Brady has proved he can elevate those around him. If Tampa Bay’s defense plays well, he should do it again. Pick: Buccaneers -3

No. 4 Buffalo Bills at No. 2 Kansas City, 6:30 p.m., CBS

Line: Kansas City -2.5 | Total: 55

No one should want to play the Bills, especially after they pitched a perfect offensive game against the Patriots in the wild-card round. After a short slump in the middle of the regular season, Buffalo appears to have caught fire — its offense has become more balanced and the defense, which finished the regular season with the fewest yards allowed and points scored, has created at least one turnover in four of its last five games.

Kansas City, as expected, easily dispatched the Steelers in the wild-card round, but only after failing to score in the first quarter. A lethargic start against the Bills could be too much to overcome. Pick: Bills +2.5

How Betting Lines Work

A quick primer for those who are not familiar with betting lines: Favorites are listed next to a negative number that represents how many points they must win by to cover the spread. Raiders -5.5, for example, means that Las Vegas must beat Chicago by at least 6 points for its backers to win their bet. Gamblers can also bet on the total score, or whether the teams’ combined score in the game is over or under a preselected number of points.

You Might Also Like

Liberty cruise previous Caitlin Clark-less Fever as Breanna Stewart comes near triple-double

How local weather change might drive FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston deserve likelihood to win Giants’ beginning quarterback gig

Knicks face important second apron selections for 2026-27 NBA season

Rookies Nolan Traoré, Ben Saraf to take a seat out Nets Summer season League finale towards Magic

TAGGED:Beckham, Odell JrBosa, Nick (1997- )Bowles, Todd (1963- )Brady, TomBuffalo BillsBurrow, Joe (1996- )Chase, Ja'MarrCincinnati BengalsFootballFournette, Leonard (1995- )Garoppolo, Jimmy (1991- )Green Bay PackersHenry, DerrickKansas City ChiefsLos Angeles RamsMiller, VonPlayoff GamesRodgers, AaronSamuel, Deebo (1996- )San Francisco 49ersTampa Bay BuccaneersTennessee TitansThe Washington Mail
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print

Follow US

Find US on Social Medias
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
TelegramFollow
Popular News
Lack of empathy is a key downside in folks with frontotemporal dementia—here is what’s taking place within the mind
Health

Lack of empathy is a key downside in folks with frontotemporal dementia—here is what’s taking place within the mind

Editorial Board April 27, 2025
Trump says it’s Biden’s financial system, however companies and economists beg to vary
Adams unveils new NYC Constitution revision panel with housing focus that may block Council effort
FDA approves Ryoncil for steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host after allo-HSCT
As Tanks Rolled Into Ukraine, So Did Malware. Then Microsoft Entered the War.

You Might Also Like

Jets RB Breece Corridor feels he nonetheless has one thing to show getting into 12 months 4
Sports

Jets RB Breece Corridor feels he nonetheless has one thing to show getting into 12 months 4

July 16, 2025
Aaron Boone, Pete Alonso and others react to MLB All-Star Recreation’s first-ever swing-off
Sports

Aaron Boone, Pete Alonso and others react to MLB All-Star Recreation’s first-ever swing-off

July 16, 2025
Caitlin Clark being evaluated for groin harm earlier than sport vs. Liberty in Brooklyn
Sports

Caitlin Clark being evaluated for groin harm earlier than sport vs. Liberty in Brooklyn

July 16, 2025
Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in All-Star Recreation’s first tiebreaking swing-off carry NL over AL
Sports

Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in All-Star Recreation’s first tiebreaking swing-off carry NL over AL

July 16, 2025

Categories

  • Health
  • Sports
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • World
  • Art

About US

New York Dawn is a proud and integral publication of the Enspirers News Group, embodying the values of journalistic integrity and excellence.
Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Term of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 New York Dawn. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?