PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
This Sunday, the Rams visit the Eagles, and the Ravens visit the Bills in two of the four Divisional Round matchups. Check out the previews of each game and the bold predictions:
Rams @ Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 29: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles takes the field against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The number two-seeded Philadelphia Eagles will host the number four-seeded Los Angeles Rams this weekend in one of two NFC Divisional round matchups. The two teams played during the regular season, and the Eagles came away with the win. However, the teams look different now than they did then. The Eagles are coming off a win against the Packers, but it was an ugly win. Their pass game was really lacking, and they are going to need to do a much better job this weekend if they want to advance to the NFC Championship game. The Rams, on the other hand, finished the season 9-3 in their final 12 games and 9-2 in the games Matthew Stafford played in. They then beat a 14-win Vikings team very handily in the Wild Card round and enter this matchup against the Eagles feeling very good about themselves despite being underdogs.
Kyren Williams has 120 all-purpose yards
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Puka Nacua makes 10 catches and scores a TD
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 10: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts has 2 rushing TDs
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the second half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Saquon Barkley has 150 all-purpose yards
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during a football game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Matthew Stafford throws for over 300 yards
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass during the first half of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Devonta Smith has more catches and yards than A.J. Brown
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 14: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a 63-yard receiving touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Cooper Kupp is held to 3 catches or less
INGLEWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 21: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball after a catch during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
Ravens @ Bills
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, JANUARY 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
The number three-seeded Baltimore Ravens head to Buffalo this weekend to take on the number two-seeded Bills. This is a clash of two of the top teams not only in the AFC, but also in the NFL. The two teams are led by their QBs, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, who are both front runners for league MVP. Although both teams have good defenses, and they showed that last week in their Wild Card round wins, you should expect to see plenty of scoring in this one. This is the type of game that should be decided on the final possession.
James Cook Rushes for under 50 yards
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 12: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Derrick Henry has 175 total yards
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 05: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Josh Allen has 4 total TDs
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills passes the ball for a Touchdown to Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs #14in the game between the Buffalo Bills vs the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
Mark Andrews catches 2 TD passes
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Tight end Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after catching a second half touchdown pass against the Cleveland Brownsat M&T Bank Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson rushes for 80 yards, throws for 250, and has 3 passing TDs
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Khalil Shakir has 80 yards receiving
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 19: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Rashod Bateman scores a TD
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 21: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a 49-yard pass from Lamar Jackson #8 for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
