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Welcome to the NFL Playoffs. We have already witnessed some underdog teams sneak into the divisional rounds as the San Francisco 49ers continue to move into the next round. But does this mean they can take down the giants of the Eagles?
Sunday Divisional Playoff Football
San Francisco 49ers @ Philadelphia Eagles
his is expected to be a close game between two stacked rosters, but the location and QB makes all the difference here. Brock Purdy finally looked shaky for much of the Cowboys game and it limited the 49ers to field goal tries rather than TDs. The Eagles have the strongest pass rush in the league and have allowed 200 net passing yards just once in the last seven games. With Purdy going on the road in this massive pressure situation, don’t expect much from the 49ers offense.
- Expert Pick: Eagles ML
Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs
The Bengals won’t be lacking in confidence after beating the Chiefs three times in the last 13 months. The health of Patrick Mahomes has swung the line to Bengals being favored as everyone rushes to predict the home team loses. We’ll see if the Bengals offensive line can hold up without the benefit of snow slowing down the pass rush, and what worked against Josh Allen (blitzing to kingdom come) isn’t going to work against Mahomes, no matter his health. The Chiefs feel less dangerous than last year without Tyreek Hill, but Mahomes’ season numbers were actually better. I’ll take the home ‘dog
- Expert Pick: Chiefs ML