NFC – New Orleans Saints against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
41-year-old Drew Brees meets with the New Orleans Saints in his possibly last career year on Tom Brady, two years his senior, who was with a team other than that for the first time New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs. A playoff game can be much bigger in the Divisional Round actually not be. The two future ones share innumerable records Hall of Famer between each other – and both want to go back to the in the late autumn of their careers Super Bowl.
Both opponents had a real underdog as an opponent in the first playoff round. the Saints had offensive against the aggressive Bears-Defense already a few problems, could with her strong Defense and a relatively lackluster attack performance in the end but bring in a safe victory. the Buccaneers had with that Washington Football Team but a little more effort. In the end, however, it was enough for a narrow success.
The balance from the Regular Season actually speaks clearly for them Saints – in the NFC South the two teams dueled each other twice. Both games went on New Orleans, At the beginning of November with 38: 3 even in a real show of force. The “Bucs“However, they improved significantly in the end of the season and are offensive with their many strong players Receivern and a Brady who is in full rhythm, much more dangerous than the previous encounter. the Defense the Saints is still one of the most uncomfortable Matchups for the Buccaneers.
Forecast: It becomes paper thin – and therefore it could actually affect the individual’s performance Quarterbacks be crucial. Brady has looked stronger than Brees in the past few weeks. Therefore: The Buccaneers win narrowly.
NFC – Green Bay Packers gegen Los Angeles Rams
the Los Angeles Rams overcame in defeating the Seattle Seahawks really many hurdles. A Quarterback injured, the other badly beaten – two more injury-related failures in the game. Nevertheless, the team sat down by Coaching-Mastermind Sean McVay in the end earned through, because especially the Defense den Seahawks completely pulled the tooth. However, they also acted frighteningly unimaginative and conservative.
And here the rabbit is in the pepper: Because with them Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers is up against a team that is not suspected of playing conservatively. On the contrary: Rodgers, favorite in the race for MVP-Trophy, is in the shape of his life. 48 Touchdown-Passports and only five Interceptions – the Packers are going for the very good Rams Defense to Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey the litmus test. the Packers Defense and the Rams Offense are both rather mediocre. So strength meets strength and “weakness” meets “weakness”.
Forecast: While the Rams some ailing players could have Green Bay Recharge your batteries as the best NFC team during the week without games. That – and the towering Rodgers – will be the keys to a close win for the Packers.
AFC – Kansas City Chiefs against Cleveland Browns
After 19 years the Cleveland Browns play a playoff game again for the first time. And now they are allowed to challenge the current title holder because they literally overran the Pittsburgh Steelers who were completely beside themselves with their aggressiveness. The Browns overcame the lack of in their victory Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and their most important Cornerbacks because of positive coronavirus tests. That should be the team Quarterback Baker Mayfield have welded together even more. the Defense was against Pittsburgh very strong, and that Running-Back-The duo of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt is arguably the most dangerous tandem in the league.
But: The opponent is the ultimate in the NFL. the Kansas City Chiefs were able to recover a bit thanks to their bye in the first round – so the key players should be rested. These are next to Quarterback-Superstar Patrick Mahomes especially his favorite passport recipients Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, who cause problems for every opponent with their speed and blind understanding for each other.
Forecast: With their high-speedOffense are the Chiefs just one size too big for that Browns team. For Cleveland the season has long been a success, against Kansas City But a lot of points are always needed for a win – and Mayfield and Co. simply need a little more time in the passing game.
AFC – Buffalo Bills against Baltimore Ravens
Again two young quarterbacks in a direct duel. Josh Allen, 24, from the Bills against Jackson, who was a few months his junior. Both are explosive and dangerous when running. While Jackson the even better one Runner is, has Allen This season, in addition to quite dangerous runs, also showed great improvements in the passing game.
In the first playoff round they were Bills against Indianapolis by all means, but present when it mattered. The result was the first playoff win in 25 years – and the first for everyone. Also for Jackson was the first round success over the Tennessee Titans after two defeats the first victory in one Postseason-Game. the Defense der Ravens The Bills should definitely challenge them with their aggressiveness, they have to deal with their many Top-Receivern to hide Stefon Diggs though. Probably on the other side of the ball Buffalos Defense with the running game of Ravens get into trouble. The Bills defense, even if it has improved a bit recently, has not quite been able to meet the high expectations this season.
Forecast: The Bills were outstanding at the end of the season and have not lost a football game since mid-November. That was against them, however Arizona Cardinalswho have favourited a similarly mobile in Kyler Murray Quarterback have like Jackson. Murray had two touchdowns back then. Therefore: Jackson carries the ball into the end zone and the Ravens to the surprise success over the Bills.
Stand: 13.01.2021, 10:32
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