The 2019 NFL season is over and now for twelve teams, it's on to the NFL Playoffs.The Wild Card round gets going this weekend with the two AFC games on Saturday and then the NFC playoff games on Sunday.
In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills (10-6) travel to take on the Houston Texans (10-6) and the New England Patriots (12-4) will host the Tennessee Titans (9-7) in what could be two very close games.
The Sunday NFC contests has the New Orleans Saints (13-3) playing host against the Minnesota Vikings (10-6) and then the Seattle Seahawks (11-5) will face the Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) on the road as the slight favorite in that one. In fact, the Seahawks are the only road team favored to win in this weekend's games.
The following offers a brief preview of each game and the Heftyinfo predictions follow up.
Buffalo Bills (10-6) at Houston Texans (10-6) - The Bills defense keeps them in games, while QB Josh Allen and company mix it up on offense so this one should be no different. Texans have the better offense with QB Desahun Watson leading the way and they will also have All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt back in the fold for this one. Take the Texans in a close one.
Tennessee Titans (9-7) at New England Patriots (12-4) - There are some saying the Titans could spring the upset on the Patriots in this one. Tennessee has been solid since Ryan Tannehill took over as the starting quarterback, but the Pats have Tom Brady at QB and it's difficult to pick against him at home in the playoffs. Containing Titans running back Derrick Henry (NFL's leading rusher this season) will be the key for the Patriots strong defense. Patriots pull this one out late in a squeaker.
Minnesota Vikings (10-6) at New Orleans Saints (13-3) - Saints QB Drew Brees and company are on a roll heading into the post-season and you know that Super Dome crowd is going to be primed and pumped up for this one. The Vikings defense gives them a chance but they must avoid mistakes on offense and that means QB Kirk Cousins cannot turn the ball over. Saints win this one and advance to face the Green Bay Packers next week.
Seattle Seahawks (11-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) - Both of these teams are banged up on both sides of the football, especially the Eagles' offense. Seattle has Marshawn Lynch back in the game plan at running back, but the key to this game is QB Russell Wilson for Seattle and QB Carson Wentz for the Eagles. Both of these teams seem to find a way to get things done, but there's a reason the Seahawks are the road favorite in this one and they would love to get this game and face the 49ers next week in the divisional round.
The Heftyinfo picks for the wild card games . . . (Home teams listed in bold)
Houston over Buffalo
New England over Tennessee
New Orleans over Minnesota
Seattle over Philadelphia
Last Week's Record - 11-5
FINAL SEASON RECORD - 171-84-1
Lock of the Week Record - 14-3
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