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NFL Divisional Weekend

After a Wildcard Weekend that lived up to its name, the AFC and NFC enter the divisional games this weekend. There will be a new champion this year after New Orleans was surprised by Seattle last weekend. Matter of fact, there will be two new participants in the Super Bowl since Indianapolis was also eliminated by the NY Jets.

In the AFC this week, the games will be the third meeting this season for New England/NY Jets and Baltimore/Pittsburgh.

The NFC has two rematches also with Green Bay looking to avenge a narrow loss to Atlanta and Seattle looking to beat Chicago for the second time this season.

Predictions:

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh

This rubber match will be a “slobber knocker” as John Madden would say. The ravens had the sweep in hand before Troy Polamalu imposed his will in the December game, allowing the Steelers to pull off an improbable win. This one could again come down to the final possession; I will take the Ravens by a whisker 2017.

Green Bay @ Atlanta

The Falcons pulled out a last second win earlier this season. Green Bay comes in after a big win in Philly but Atlanta in the “Dome” will be too tough an ask…..good season Packers. Falcons win 31-21.

NY Jets @ New England

The Jets have had a good run but will find it tough in Foxboro. The Pats are taking notes of all the “explanations” for their earlier blow out by the Jets’ staff and don’t be surprised if the game isn’t similar. Patriots 34-17.

Seattle @ Chicago

The Seahawks proved the were a playoff calibre team last week and could be a roadblock for a Chicago team whom the beat in the regular season. In the end, look for the Bears defense to get them through. Chicago 30-20.