Wild-Card Weekend: A Clash of Predictions

USAFri Jan 09 2026
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The NFL playoffs are here, and the wild-card weekend is about to kick off. This is the time when teams fight for a spot in the next round. The last week of the regular season didn't go as planned for some. One expert went 9-7 straight up and 6-10 against the spread. Meanwhile, another expert had a better run, going 11-5 straight up and 10-6 against the spread. Throughout the season, the first expert has a record of 174-97-1 straight up, while the second expert is slightly ahead at 181-90-1. When it comes to against the spread picks, the first expert is at 139-129-4, with the second expert close behind at 136-132-4. It looks like the race is still on. This week, the two experts only disagree on one final score. However, they have different views on three out of the six games when it comes to against the spread picks. Let's dive into their predictions.
The Rams are set to face the Panthers, and the first expert believes the Rams will win 34-17. The second expert thinks the Rams will win, but with a closer score of 27-20. The Packers and Bears are meeting again, and both experts agree the Bears will win. The first expert predicts a 23-17 victory, while the second expert sees a 23-20 win. The Bills and Jaguars game could be a game-changer for the Bills. The first expert predicts the Jaguars will win 24-21, while the second expert sees a bigger win for the Jaguars at 34-24. The 49ers and Eagles are set to face off, and both experts agree the Eagles will win. The first expert predicts a 20-13 victory, while the second expert sees a 20-14 win. The Patriots and Chargers game could be a tough one. The first expert believes the Patriots will win 27-20, while the second expert sees a closer game with a 20-17 victory for the Patriots. Lastly, the Texans and Steelers game could be an interesting one. The first expert predicts the Steelers will win 16-13, while the second expert sees a bigger win for the Texans at 27-10.
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