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NFL 2020 Playoffs Predictions Thread - Divisional Round

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It's the Division Round, /r/NFL! We're getting closer to the big show, and while three of the four games last week ended in road team victories, I'm thinking this week will be a home domination. Wild Card weekend had me at a dismal 1-3. I would love to hear everyone else's final results if you all want to post them.

Saturday, January 11th

Matchup	Time/Network	Winner	Comments
Vikings @ 49ers	4:35p ET on NBC	49ers	In New Orleans, Minnesota's stingy defense was able to focus on Michael Thomas containment and take advantage of the Saints' critical mistakes. In San Francisco, though, Mike Zimmer's crew will have their hands full against a more diverse, complete attack. With a trio of talented running backs, the NFL's best tight end in George Kittle, and a deep receiving corps led by Deebo Samuel, Jimmy Garoppolo has slightly more loaded targets than the impressive and healthy Vikings team.
Titans @ Ravens	8:15p ET on CBS	Ravens	This is an unstoppable rushing force against the most unstoppable rushing force the NFL has ever seen. The Titans are benefiting from the fact that Derrick Henry finally is being supported by a legitimate passing attack, which was used it to upset New England in the Wild Card round. But the Ravens, who scored at least 40 points in five different games this season, led the league with 3,296 rushing yards and surpassed the 1978 Patriots (3,165) for the most rushing yards by a team in a single season in NFL history. The soon-to-be MVP and the dangerous weapons around him form a nightmare matchup for any team, and while Tennessee's defense is respectable, it won't be up to the task in Baltimore.

Sunday, January 12th

Matchup	Time/Network	Winner	Comments
Texans @ Chiefs	3:05p ET on CBS	Chiefs	The Chiefs are the biggest favorites in the divisional round for good reason. Not only are they completely healthy and fresh off their first-round bye, but they're riding a hot streak led by Patrick Mahomes' arm and the mismatches his targets create. Even with J.J. Watt back in the mix to make things uncomfortable, Houston will struggle to keep Kansas City below its average of 28.2 points per game.
Seahawks @ Packers	4:40p ET on FOX	Packers	As much as we want to make this game about the superstar quarterbacks, the biggest factor is the injury bug, which is biting the Seahawks much harder than the Packers. While the Marshawn Lynch story is amusing, it's also a reminder that Seattle is attempting to deploy its power rushing attack without its best power rushers in Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise. On the other side of the ball, Rodgers will take advantage of the two mismatch creators he has in Aaron Jones and Davante Adams, and Green Bay will reach the NFC title game in LaFleur's first season.

Those are my predictions, let's hear yours. Keep it civil and fun. Best of luck!

Update: 3-1, on to the Championship Round!

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