Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers
The most perfect matchup for the game we’ve been waiting for all year. A potential dynasty is on the line for the Chiefs. While the 49ers have come so close the past 5 years and are hungry to win one. It’s worth noting that the Chiefs potential dynasty started with a win vs the 49ers. It can now be cemented or prevented against the Niners. I think the 49ers win, cover (-2), and the over (47.5) hits.
This was a wild year with many ups and downs in the NFL and CFB. At the beginning of the year, I made numerous predictions on what would happen this season and below are some of the best predictions I made:
Detroit Lions (3) @ San Franciso 49ers (1)
The 49ers are the most talented team in the league and have lived up to the massive expectations they had set for them. It was an amazing comeback and now they have a chance for redemption in a rematch vs the Chiefs. What a Super Bowl it’s going to be.
You have to feel for the Lions as their amazing year ends with a crushing blown lead. They are so young and talented, you have to believe they’ll back even better next year.
Kansas City Chiefs (3) @ Baltimore Ravens (1)
Wow. I picked the Chiefs to win and cover but it still shocks me a little. Baltimore was the better, more talented team this year. But the Chiefs are the Chiefs. They have the best QB and coach in the NFL and they know how to win. They remind me so much of the Pats dynasty, it’s crazy. They underwhelmed all year, but here they are back in the Super Bowl.
Now we just need Brock Purdy to be what Eli Manning was to the Pats.
Game/Betting Picks Results
Game: 2-0 (42-17 Overall)
Spread: 2-0 (42-16-1)
O/U: 0-2 (31-27-1)
Detroit Lions (3) @ San Franciso 49ers (1)
Regardless of who wins, I’ll be rooting for the NFC winner in the Super Bowl. The 49ers are a juggernaut and the most talented team in the league. The Lions are a great all around team and so easy to root for. I give the slight edge to the 49ers and think they win, the Lions cover (+7), and the under (51) hits.
Kansas City Chiefs (3) @ Baltimore Ravens (1)
This is one of those games where I don’t know who to root for because I hate both teams so much. In a close game, I think the Chiefs win, cover (+3.5), and the over (44.5) hits.
(3) Kansas City Chiefs at (2) Buffalo Bills
This was as entertaining as we thought it would be. I feel like both teams played great but couldn’t put it away. It ends as it always does though, with the Chiefs moving to the AFC Championship. For the Bills, they are now 0-3 against the Chiefs in the playoffs during the Mahomes – Allen era. They are super talented but keep just missing out.
Game/Betting Picks Results
Game: 0-1 (40-17 Overall)
Spread: 0-1 (40-16-1)
O/U: 1-0 (31-25-1)
(3) Kansas City Chiefs at (2) Buffalo Bills
This is a game that means so much to Buffalo. Despite being 3-1 vs the Chiefs in the regular season during the Josh Allen – Patrick Mahomes era, the Bills are 0-2 vs the Chiefs in the playoffs. This is the first time they get to play the Chiefs at home in the playoffs and it should give them an extra boost. The Chiefs though, have a playoff aura around them and are used to bad weather. It’s crazy to think that Mahomes has made the playoffs six times and only lost to Tom Brady (twice) and Joe Burrow. I think Josh Allen adds his name to that list this week and the Bills win, cover (-2.5), and the over (45.5) hits.
6 Miami Dolphins @ 3 Kansas City Chiefs
My goodness it just LOOKED cold out there. NFL players are so damn tough, the fact they can play through that and some of them don’t even wear sleeves is crazy. This game went like you’d expect it to, with the game not being exciting and the Chiefs dominating.
6 LA Rams @ 3 Detroit Lions
You gotta feel good for Jared Goff and the Lions. Goff getting revenge on his old team and the Lions actually getting a playoff win are what makes sports great. Since I don’t have a dog in the race, I’d love to see them win the whole thing.
Game/Betting Picks Results
Game: 2-0 (40-16 Overall)
Spread: 1-1 (40-15-1)
O/U: 1-1 (30-25-1)
6 Miami Dolphins @ 3 Kansas City Chiefs
I liked the Chiefs to win before I found out what the weather was gonna be, and now I love them. This will be the coldest game the Miami Dolphins have ever played in, with the wind chill bringing temperatures below 0. The Dolphins already struggle on the road and this is a cherry on top. I think the Chiefs win, cover (-4.5), and the under (43.5) hits.
6 LA Rams @ 3 Detroit Lions
It’s pretty insane how well the Rams-Lions trade worked out for both teams as they are now squaring off in the playoffs. In this game, I think the Lions are better, have more talent, and a deeper team than the Rams. The Lions will win, cover (-3), and over will (51.5) hit.
My playoff predictions are listed below. My predicted winners are bolded for each game.
AFC
2 Buffalo Bills vs. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers
3 Kansas City Chiefs vs 6 Miami Dolphins
4 Houston Texans vs 5 Cleveland Browns
NFC
2 Dallas Cowboys vs 7 Green Bay Packers
3 Detroit Lions vs 6 LA Rams
4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs 5 Philadelphia Eagles
AFC
1 Baltimore Ravens vs 5 Cleveland Browns
2 Buffalo Bills vs 3 Kansas City Chiefs
NFC
1 San Francisco 49ers vs 5 Philadelphia Eagles
2 Dallas Cowboys vs 3 Detroit Lions
AFC
1 Baltimore Ravens vs 2 Buffalo Bills
NFC
1 San Francisco 49ers vs 2 Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills
San Francisco 49ers
Below are my top 10 QBs in the NFL. I am not solely basing it off this year, but instead the last couple of years plus how I think they’ll perform in the postseason (if applicable) and next year.
1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
He had his worst season as a pro this year and still led his team to the AFC West title, won 11 games, and threw for 27 TDs. He would be the consensus pick if you were starting an NFL team right now and is dangerous in the postseason.
2. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow had a tough year, first dealing with a nagging calf injury that hampered him the first 4 games, then going on IR after the 10th game of the year. During the 5.5 games he was healthy, he threw for 13 TDs and showed how good he is when healthy.
3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen is the modern day Brett Favre. He is an absurd athlete who routinely makes jaw dropping plays. He will also go rouge every now and then and make you ask yourself what the hell he is doing. His 173 total TDs the past 4 years, make up for those mistakes.
4. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Lamar balled out and will be the league MVP this year. He is one of the most athletic players we’ve ever seen and can do things at QB that no one else in the league can. He needs to prove himself in the playoffs, but if he does, he will move up this list.
5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Herbert is insanely talented, but cannot win. I know he’s had horrible coaching his first 4 years, but the hope now is that he can get a coach who knows what they’re doing and starting winning big games. If that happens, the sky is the limit for him.
6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts is a special QB and a great duel threat. He had some up and down moments this year, but a great postseason run will launch him up this list.
7. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets
This season did not go as he wanted it to, however, I am still a believer that this all-time great will come back with a splash next year.
8. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Dak played great at times this year, but does not always bring it during big games.
9. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
Lawrence struggled this year, especially when his team needed him down the stretch. He’ll need to work out some kinks this offseason to return to the player he was last year.
10. Brock Purdy, San Franciso 49ers
He is definitely aided by his coach and playmakers around him, but he still gets them the ball and plays great. My only concern is that he struggles to bring his team back if they get too far behind.
On the Bubble:
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
He’s a solid starting QB, but is limited. We’ll see how he plays in the playoffs.
CJ Stroud, Houston Texans
Stroud established himself as one of the best young QBs in the league this year. Should he continue to develop, he could easily enter the top 10 next year.
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Kirk’s absence shows the Vikings and the world how good he really is. He just doesn’t get it done in the playoffs.
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
He’s a very similar QB to Brock Purdy. I give Purdy the slight edge, because I trust him more in big games.
Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos
I still am a Russ believer. He played well this year despite the fact that he did not have that much talent around him. I think Sean Payton scapegoating him for all of Denver’s woes is laughable. He may not be at his peak anymore, but is still a good starting quarterback.
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
He rebounded well this year and led a young team to the playoffs. I still think he’s slightly overrated.
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Kyler has all the talent in the world and he played well in limited action this season. I’m excited to see him back to full strength next year for an entire season.
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