It is that time of the year again. It is Playoff time in the NFL. This Wild Card Weekend showcases some very interesting matchups. It will all start today at 4:00 when the struggling Texans will take on the Bengals in Houston.
Saturday Games
3. Houston Texans -4 vs 6. Cincinnati +4
Houston has been really slumping lately. The Bengals are coming in hot winning their last 3 games. AJ Green has had an outstanding year for Cincy. This game is a rematch of last year's game between the two on Wild Card Weekend. Houston won that game with backup QB TJ Yates. Houston is favored by four points. I would take Cincy in this game. Their defense is playing really well and they have plenty of targets for Andy Dalton.
3. Green Bay Packers -7.5 vs 6. Minnesota Vikings +7.5
This game is a rematch of last week's thriller, where the Vikings won to clinch a spot in the Playoffs. The key in this game will be Christian Ponder. Ponder had the best game in his career last week against this Packers defense. However, Green Bay was missing a couple key defensive players. Charles Woodson will be back for this game. I think that he is the X-Factor in the game. He is one of the best tackling CBs in the game. That should limit Adrian Peterson's yards. I like the Packers wining in this game, but I think the Vikings will cover the spread and make it close.
Sunday Games
4. Baltimore Ravens -7 vs 5. Indianapolis Colts +7
One thing that is for sure in this game is that there will be plenty of emotion. This is most likely Ray Lewis's last home game ever. On the Colts side, this will be Chuck Pagano's second week back coaching after being treated for Leukemia. Andrew Luck will be playing in his first ever Postseason game tomorrow. I think that he will have a tough game against this defense. The Ravens D isn't anything what it used to be, but I think if they can get pressure on Luck they will win the game. This will be a great game, but I think that the Ravens will win it. I do think that they will cover the spread with a couple of late scores to seal the deal.
4. Washington Redskins +3 vs 5. Seattle Seahawks -3
These are two of the hottest teams in the game. Both have rookie QBs that have been on fire as of late. Both teams also boast a stellar running attack. Marshawn Lynch will be a big factor for the Seahawks. However, I think this game will come down to defense, and Seattle has the better defense. The Seahawks have arguably the best Secondary in the game. They will make it difficult for Robert Griffin III and the Redskins. I think that the Seahawks will win and cover the spread.
