The stage for the NFC and AFC championships games is almost set. In the NFC, Green Bay Packers number 1 awaits Tom Brady’s winner against Drew Brees after Aaron Rodgers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 32-18. In AFC, Buffalo Bills awaits the winner of the Chiefs-Browns. If Cleveland makes the turn, Buffalo will host the conference championship. Otherwise, it passes through Kansas City.
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New Orleans Saints -2.5
“They moved forward last week, but the Buccaneers fought a little against Taylor Heinicke and it was hardly one of those victories that you felt good about moving on. It looked like they just escaped, instead of sending a message to the rest of the NFC that they were around to do a deep run. In the meantime, the Saints had no problem with the Bears last time, but you could argue that we didn’t learn much about New Orleans, since Chicago did its best to go out with the ‘ L. ‘ Although Tampa Bay has the talent, it’s hard to trust that they go on the road and kill the Saints. In their careers, Drew Brees is 5-2 SU and ATS in direct confrontations with Tom Brady. This game will be closer than the fights but I’m still going to roll with the status quo in New Orleans. “- Tyler Sullivan on why he likes the Saints to cover Sunday.
“When two division rivals face off in the playoffs, I don’t necessarily pay attention to what happened during the regular season, but in this game it’s kind of hard to ignore. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers twice this year with wins of 34 -23 and 38- 3, and yes, I consider that first score a break because it was 34-17 at the end of the game until the Buccaneers scored a touchdown at the junk hour. Apparently, it’s hard to beat a team three times in one season, but I’m starting to think it’s an old story that some drunken NFL fan invented one night after drinking lots of drinks on Bourbon Street. Since 1970, a total of 21 teams have clashed. 0 against a division opponent in the regular season and then faced them again in the playoffs and those 21 teams were 14-7 in the third game, which means that 66.7% of the teams have finished scanning three games. In the last 25 years, that number is 75% (9-3). “- John Breech on why he is on the S aints to cover.
“The Tampa Bay attack is showing huge numbers thanks to Brady, but the New Orleans defense didn’t allow 300 yards to pass in any game throughout the year. So this New Orleans attack could be a little more pronounced than last week, but I think ‘D’ dictates the game and the attack becomes conservative in the second half. “- RJ White from SportsLine on Podcast Pick Six explaining why he is leaning towards Under.
Top Choices
Alvin Kamara Less than 102.5 yards in total (-115)
“Tampa Bay allowed a total of 100 yards for just two running backs throughout the year (Dalvin Cook, Brian Hill in Week 17). Shoot, just seven times had their running backs totaling 100 yards against this front! Bucs have kept opponent runners with 3.7 yards per load in their last eight years and, despite occupying first place in running back receptions per permitted game (6.18), they are sixth best in yards per permitted reception (6.5) and the 12th to receive touchdowns per game allowed (0.18). Kamara is obviously a special player, but even he has struggled to get 70 total yards against Bucs in two games this season, despite five receptions in each game. I hope Kamara dials and gets close to the number, but don’t get over it. “- Dave Richard of CBS Sports
Tom Brady More than 0.5 interceptions (-145) – Jordan Dajani