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Huddle Pick'Em SZN 2 WILD CARD RD

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Congrats this week go to @FakePlasticTrees. Not only did he win last week, but in doing so he is now our new leader. He holds a 1 game lead over @Datawire, as well as one more total Power Point. This makes his lead effectively a two game lead heading into Wild Card Weekend!

1. All alone in second place this past week is @MHS831 with 12 correct picks.

2. In third, we have a three way tie between myself, @bigdavis, and @Khyber53 with 10 correct picks.

3. @Datawire and the bird both got 9 games right.

4. @Raleigh PF and @Mr. Scot both only scored 8 correct picks.

No picks this week from @CRA, @Wyank, @grimesgoat, or @Boxhead85. Understandable considering the holidays.

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WILD CARD PICKS

BUF @ HOU 44 PTS

TEN @ NE

MIN @ NO

SEA @ PHI 64 PTS

 

FOR THIS WEEK'S TIEBREAKERS - Predict the score of the early game Saturday and the late game Sunday.

First tiebreaker: BUF vs. HOU game
Second tiebreaker: SEA vs. PHI game

Good Luck All!

 

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Wild Card Weekend!!!

BUF @ HOU 51 PTS 

I think the Bills pass defense has been one of the best in the league the past couple of months. White is turning into a seriously legit corner back that will mostly likely limit many touches by Hopkins. JJ Watt may be back for this game but I don't know how effective he may be on the field after his injury. This will probably be a defensive battle down the stretch but I believe Josh Allen will be able to take some shots down the field against the Houston secondary enough to put the game away. 

TEN @ NE

This one is a tough one. Brady has been just an average passer this season but he did manage to produce better numbers at home than on the road. Which makes it a little more difficult to pick against NE at home. Stephen Gilmore got absolutely roasted against Miami last week and I don't know that he will bounce back from that. Throw D. Henry in the mix for the Titans offense and his success on short yardage gains over the last couple of months and the red zone success they have had, the Patriots may have a serious problem on their hands. Against my better judgement I am taking Tennessee to advance.

MIN @ NO

NO is arguably the best team in the NFC right now but with the defensive injuries that occurred in last Sundays game, it's going to be a difficult hurdle to overcome. That could potentially open things up for Cousins down the field and with the return of Dalvin Cook, things could get interesting for the Saints. However, Minnesota has not won a road playoff game since 2005. I say history repeats and the Saints take the win at home.

SEA @ PHI 61 PTS

I think Wentz will get better protection this week which will allow him to perform better, I think that's a pretty obvious statement but a valid point nonetheless. Both teams are dealing with a ton of injuries this week. The holes in the Seahawks defense will be a problem for them and the advantage will most likely fall to the Eagles. Im still debating on whether to change this pick or not.

 

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DATAWIRE--I am not letting you get away with narratives with no counter narratives. 

BUF @ HOU 51 PTS 

I think the Bills pass defense has been one of the best in the league the past couple of months. White is turning into a seriously legit corner back that will mostly likely limit many touches by Hopkins. JJ Watt may be back for this game but I don't know how effective he may be on the field after his injury. This will probably be a defensive battle down the stretch but I believe Josh Allen will be able to take some shots down the field against the Houston secondary enough to put the game away. 

I think Watts could electrify (yes, I went there) the Texans and get to Woody-less Allen a time or two.  This game will be close and could go either way--so I went with the home team since NFL teams from Houston have such a rich tradition and because I need to pick up a few points in a hurry to get back in this thing.  Houston 20, Buffalo 16

TEN @ NE

This one is a tough one. Brady has been just an average passer this season but he did manage to produce better numbers at home than on the road. Which makes it a little more difficult to pick against NE at home. Stephen Gilmore got absolutely roasted against Miami last week and I don't know that he will bounce back from that. Throw D. Henry in the mix for the Titans offense and his success on short yardage gains over the last couple of months and the red zone success they have had, the Patriots may have a serious problem on their hands. Against my better judgement I am taking Tennessee to advance.

Again, I went against my gut and much like when I am channel surfing without paying attention, stopped on the Brady Bunch.  The Pats are currently watching the film from the Titan walk through and will be ready to go.  Seriously, I smell the end of dynasty in Foxboro.  I hope they took pictures because the rebuild is going to be a bitch.  Predicting NE 23, Tenn 22 

MIN @ NO

NO is arguably the best team in the NFC right now but with the defensive injuries that occurred in last Sundays game, it's going to be a difficult hurdle to overcome. That could potentially open things up for Cousins down the field and with the return of Dalvin Cook, things could get interesting for the Saints. However, Minnesota has not won a road playoff game since 2005. I say history repeats and the Saints take the win at home.

Your analysis sounds researched, but I will counter anyway.  Yes, the Saints in the Big Easy will make it look easy, and Cousins will leave the field feeling feeling as if the only way he can brag about being first is by explaining that his last name is due to the fact that his parents were first (Cousins).  I will be here all week.  New Orleans 42, Minnesota 28

SEA @ PHI 61 PTS

I think Wentz will get better protection this week which will allow him to perform better, I think that's a pretty obvious statement but a valid point nonetheless. Both teams are dealing with a ton of injuries this week. The holes in the Seahawks defense will be a problem for them and the advantage will most likely fall to the Eagles. Im still debating on whether to change this pick or not.

I did not choose the Seahawks because I figured everyone would take the Eagles.  I seriously think Seattle is the better football team.  Not being at home will hurt them, but the Eagles are lucky to be in the Playoffs.  Wentz will wince from the sideline before this one is over.  Scoreboard:  Seahawks 33, Eaglets 23

I hope that you do not feel upstaged by my profound logic, but I have to force my will in a few of these games to get back in the race.  That 2-win week I had (when I had a cold) is punishing me into some risky choices. 

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