NFL Wild Card Round straight up, against the spread, and survivor pool picks

NFL Wild Card Round Predictions

The playoffs are finally here, and for those who like to gamble on football games, this is the time of year when wagers can really add up. I'll give you my picks on how these teams will do in their respective matchups.

First off, we need to note that the logos of each team don't necessarily indicate which team is going to cover the spread or win the game outright.

Here are the matchups:

* Rams (-10.5) vs Panthers: The Rams are clearly the more talented team, and while the Panthers had a great performance against them back in Week 13, lightning might not strike twice.
* Bears (+2) vs Packers: This one feels pretty simple to me. The Packers have lost four major contributors for the season due to injury, and I think that's going to hurt them big time against the Bears.
* Bills (-1.5) vs Jaguars: The Bills are unimpressive to me, with a high-powered rushing attack but a weak passing game. On the other hand, the Jags have been on fire lately, winning eight straight games.
* Eagles (+6) vs 49ers: This one feels like a close game to me, but ultimately I think the Eagles will come out on top. The 49ers are a bit of an enigma - their offense was hot at the end of the season, but it's unclear if that can be sustained.
* Patriots (-3.5) vs Chargers: The Patriots have scored at least 26 points in each of their last eight games, and I think they're going to keep up their scoring pace against the Chargers.
* Texans (+3) vs Steelers: This one feels like a close game to me, but ultimately I think the Texans are going to win. The Steelers' style of play might be able to match up well against Houston.

Now let's talk survivor pool picks.

My top pick in the Wild Card Round is clearly the Rams, who I think will take down the Panthers.
As for teams that cover the spread, my picks are:

* Bears (+2)
* Jaguars (+1.5)
* 49ers (+6)
* Steelers (+3)

And if you want to know how I'm doing this season, here are my numbers:

* Straight up: 174-95-1 (0.646)
* Against the spread: 50-56-2 (0.472)
* Last 11 seasons, ATS: 499-432-24 (0.535)

Keep an eye on JimmyKempski and PhillyVoice for all your NFL news and predictions!
 
I'm so excited about this wild card round ๐Ÿคฉ. I think the Bills are gonna have a tough time against the Jaguars, they just don't seem that impressive to me ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. The Texans (+3) vs Steelers is looking like a close one, but I think the Texans' offense will come out on top ๐Ÿ’ช. The Rams and Eagles both look strong to me, but the Rams are my top pick for survivor pool, they just seem so dominant ๐Ÿˆ. As for the Packers vs Bears, it's gotta be the Bears +2, they're looking pretty underrated in my eyes ๐Ÿ‘.
 
I think the Bills are gonna crush it against the Jaguars ๐Ÿคฏ, their rushing attack is so strong they can just control the clock and wear down their opponents. And I'm loving the Steelers +3 pick, I think they've got a solid game plan to take down the Texans. The Rams vs Panthers game might be closer than everyone thinks, the Panthers have been improving lately and might just pull off an upset ๐Ÿค”. But overall, I think it's gonna be a crazy wild card round with lots of upsets ๐Ÿ˜ฑ
 
๐Ÿค” I'm telling ya, the Rams are gonna smash those Panthers ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ฅ but then again, what if Patrick Mahomes gets hurt? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Like, seriously, how could that happen? ๐Ÿ’€ On the other hand, the Bills are basically a no-brainer win against the Jaguars ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ‘... or maybe not? ๐Ÿ˜’ I mean, Josh Allen's got some serious gunslinging skills ๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ’ฅ, but can he keep it up with all those sacks on his tail? ๐Ÿคฏ The Eagles vs 49ers game is gonna be a real nail-biter for me ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ, and I'm still thinking the Steelers are gonna pull off a crazy upset ๐Ÿคช! Can't predict anything these days ๐Ÿ˜…
 
๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’ก I'm low-key loving the unpredictability of these wild card matchups ๐Ÿค”! Like, who would've thought the Bears could take down the Packers with their injured squad? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ It's gonna be crazy to watch. The Rams and Bills are looking pretty solid as top contenders, but you can never count out the underdogs like the Jaguars ๐Ÿฏ. And can't wait to see how the Steelers match up against the Texans ๐Ÿค. My money's on the Rams to take down the Panthers and cover the spread ๐Ÿ‘!
 
I'm low-key surprised the Rams are favored against the Panthers ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿˆ Their defense has been a total game-changer this season, and I think they'll be able to contain the Panthers' offense. On the other hand, the Packers without their top players are basically a rookie QB with a bunch of new linemen trying to make it work ๐Ÿ˜… I'm predicting a blowout win for Chicago.

The Bills are just so... inconsistent ๐Ÿค” One week they're on fire, the next week they're getting destroyed. Can't they just decide what they want to do on offense? Meanwhile, the Jaguars have been on a roll and their coach is actually pretty smart ๐Ÿ‘

As for the Eagles vs 49ers game, I'm still not sure who's going to win ๐Ÿค” But if I had to pick, I'd say Philly pulls off a close one. The 49ers' offense was hot at the end of the season, but can they keep it up? ๐ŸŽฏ
 
I'm loving this wild card round ๐Ÿคฉ. Think the Rams are gonna smash those Panthers ๐Ÿ˜‚. Bills vs Jaguars is a tough one, but I think the Jags' hot streak might carry them over ๐Ÿˆ. Don't sleep on the Texans either, Steelers can put up some points ๐Ÿ’ช. My survivor pick is clearly the Rams too, don't know how JimmyKempski does it though ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ [www.jimmykempsi.com](http://www.jimmykempsi.com)
 
the nfl playoffs are here ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’ฅ its always crazy how the teams that struggle in the regular season can turn it around when it matters most, but i think the bears and steelers have a good shot at pulling off upsets against the packers and chargers respectively ๐Ÿค”. on the other hand, i'm not too sure about the bills and eagles, they seem like they're going to be in tough matchups against the jags and 49ers, but you never know what's gonna happen ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿ˜‚.
 
I'm loving this Wild Card Round! ๐Ÿคฉ The Rams look so dominant against the Panthers, but you never know with football ๐Ÿ˜œ. I think the Packers are gonna crush it against the Bears, their injuries are gonna be a major problem ๐Ÿ’”.

The Bills' rushing attack is insane, but they need to step up their passing game, that's where the Jags come in ๐Ÿ”ฅ. The Eagles-Packers matchup is gonna be so close, but I'm rooting for Philly ๐Ÿฆ…. The Patriots always bring it when they're playing at home, and I think they'll smash the Chargers ๐Ÿˆ.

I love how the Steelers match up against the Texans, it's gonna be a nail-biter ๐Ÿ”ช. My top pick for survivor pool is indeed the Rams ๐Ÿ’ฏ. Their talent just can't be denied ๐Ÿ˜Ž. Let's see what happens! ๐Ÿ‘€
 
I gotta say ๐Ÿค”, the Bills are a total mystery to me ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. They got this crazy powerful rushing attack that's gonna blow up teams, but their passing game is straight trash ๐Ÿ’ฃ. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are on fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ, and I'm loving the value on them going against the Bills. Plus, Bill Belichick always gets his team ready for the playoffs ๐Ÿ†... but can he solve the mystery of Josh Allen's inconsistent passing? ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
I'm rooting for the Rams to take down the Panthers ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’ช they've got that edge. The Bills' rushing attack is looking solid, but can it carry them against a hot Jaguars team? I think the Jags are due for an upset ๐Ÿค”. The Packers without their major contributors are gonna get smashed by the Bears ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ˜‚ on the other hand, Eagles beating the 49ers would be huge, they've got that one in the bag ๐Ÿ’ฏ. Patriots vs Chargers is looking like a blowout, I think Tom Brady's gonna light up that scoreboard ๐Ÿ”ฅ and the Texans beating the Steelers is possible but not looking too shabby ๐Ÿคž.
 
I'm so done with the way the sports world is treating players' health as disposable. Like, what's up with the Packers losing four major contributors to injury? That's not just bad luck, that's a recipe for disaster. And then they expect to just roll with it against the Bears? Please. The Packers need to prioritize their players' safety and well-being, not just think about winning at all costs ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿˆ
 
man i think the bills are gonna be a major letdown this week ๐Ÿค” they've got that sweet rushing attack but their passing game is whack ๐Ÿ˜ plus jags have been heating up lately so i gotta go with them +1.5 over buffalo ๐Ÿˆ my money's on the 49ers too, eagles are gonna take it down ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
I'm super hyped for this wild card round ๐Ÿคฉ! I think the Rams will totally take down the Panthers, they've got that dominant defense ๐Ÿ’ฅ. And the Bears are gonna crush it against the Packers, Packers have been down a bunch of players with injuries ๐Ÿค•. The Bills might be tough to beat, but I'm loving the Jags right now, they're on fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ! As for survivor pools, gotta go with Rams and Steelers, those two teams always bring the heat ๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ. And I've got my fingers crossed that JimmyKempski's predictions are spot on ๐Ÿคž!
 
I'm so nervous about my little ones playing football this time of year ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’ฆ I mean, they're not even high school yet! But I guess it's exciting to watch the pros take on each other in the playoffs. The Rams look like a solid team, but you never know what can happen when teams come from behind ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘€

I'm also keeping an eye on those young quarterbacks, some of them are so talented, but also super prone to mistakes ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ’ฅ I just hope they learn from their mistakes and stay safe out there. And as a parent, it's always hard to watch my little ones get hurt, but at least the players have the training and equipment to minimize that risk ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘

Anyway, it's gonna be an exciting few weeks of football, I'm sure! Can't wait to see how it all plays out ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ“บ
 
the nfl wild card round is gonna be lit lol ๐Ÿคฏ i gotta say tho, the bears are sleepin' on the packers, think they can take them down without their injured players? ๐Ÿ˜‚ and what's up with the bills rushing attack? they're like the most boring team to watch ever ๐Ÿ’ค
 
the nfl playoffs are finally here ๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŽ‰ i'm super excited to see which teams will make it to the next round, but to be honest i'm a bit worried about my own predictions ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ with so many talented teams, it's hard to predict who'll win. i think the bills are gonna struggle against the jags because their passing game is weak โš ๏ธ and the 49ers are just too unpredictable ๐Ÿคฏ but i'm keeping my fingers crossed for the rams ๐Ÿ™ to take down the panthers.
 
I gotta say ๐Ÿค”, it's crazy how teams can get so hyped up before a game just because of their logo or name, but not necessarily due to actual skill or stats. It makes you realize that sometimes we overthink things too much and need to trust our instincts.

The Packers losing four major contributors is a big deal ๐Ÿค•, it's like losing your whole offense! And the Bills' weak passing game is concerning, they're basically just running over teams.

But at the same time, teams like the Jaguars have been on fire lately ๐Ÿ”ฅ and can make some crazy plays when things aren't going their way. And that's what makes football so unpredictable ๐ŸŽฒ.

It's also interesting to see how people are doing in their fantasy leagues, it shows that even with all the stats and predictions, we're still human and prone to making mistakes ๐Ÿ˜….
 
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