NFL Playoffs Divisional Round: Ravens' blitzkrieg, Chiefs' balance likely to dominate

Wild Card round of National Football League (NFL) Playoffs threw up some interesting surprises. Patriots crashed out against Titans, which meant that for first time since January 2011, re would be an NFC Championship game without Patriots in tow. After an impressive regular season, NFC South champions New Orleans Saints also came crashing down in Wild Card round. As Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs gets underway, here are our predictions for upcoming games this weekend.

NFL Playoffs Predictions: Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers

Minnesota Vikings halted Saints' march in Wild Card round last week. Linval Joseph is only player with a Super Bowl ring on Minnesota’s defence. However, in 10 years he has been in NFL, Joseph only had four chances in  NFL Playoffs. With Vikings facing a well-rested San Francisco 49ers side, head coach Mike Zimmer may have to come up with ar out-of--box play if Vikings are to stand a chance against a defensive line constituting likes of Dee Ford, Nick Bosa, DeForest Buckner and Arik Armstead.

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NFL Playoffs Predictions: Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens

After a long break, NFL fans will finally see Baltimore Ravens return to action this weekend at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens have best rushing attack in NFL. Evidence of this is fact that Ravens produced almost 1,000 yards more than NFL’s second-best attack. However, Baltimore Ravens’ secret to success has been a blitzkrieg of sorts. According to a sports website, Ravens have outscored opponents 128-31 in first quarter this year. If Titans can somehow keep likes of Lamar Jackson and Mark Ingram at bay, y will be in prime position to repeat ir earlier heroics at Gillette Stadium. However, with Ravens enjoying best record across NFL, it is difficult to see Titans registering a win this weekend.

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NFL Playoffs Predictions: Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has blown more hot than cold this season. However, if Texans are to stand a chance at Arrowhead Stadium this weekend, Deshaun Watson will have to iron out his inconsistency altoger. Kansas City Chiefs are more than capable of blowing Texans away with 2018 NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes leading offence. Chiefs also look more balanced side of two, which could work in Chiefs’ favour against inconsistent Houston Texans.

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NFL Playoffs Predictions: Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers

Seattle Seahawks trampled all over Philadelphia Eagles in wild card round, led by exploits of Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. Marshawn Lynch, in particular, has bolstered Seahawks’ ranks in ‘Beast Mode’ since making his NFL comeback. However, Seahawks’ running backs were anything but impressive against Eagles.

Packers, on or hand, will be led by two-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field this weekend. His namesake Aaron Jones led Packers to victory during games against Cowboys and Panrs in regular season. With 32 carries, 200 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns, Aaron Jones will t be someone to back down against a quality middle linebacker, even if it is Bobby Wagner standing in way. While Seahawks vs Packers contest could be a close affair, Packers are likely to emerge victorious, considering Russell Wilson’s Lambeau Field woes.

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