First order of business, Martin ended up victorious in our season Over/Unders, prevailing over me in a 18 to 16 win. He should be less proud about picking Cleveland to go over 4.5 wins and took the Under (7.5 wins) on his beloved Saints but came through with savvy Overs on Buffalo and Carolina and an Under on Seattle. I had a straight up nightmare, though I went Over on the Eagles (8.5 wins) and that’s all that really matters at the end of the day.
| Team | Over/Under | Jake | Martin | Actual | JakePoints | MartinPoints |
| Arizona | 8.5 | Over | Over | Under | 0 | 0 |
| Atlanta | 9.5 | Over | Under | Over | 1 | 0 |
| Baltimore | 8.5 | Under | Over | Over | 0 | 1 |
| Buffalo | 6.5 | Under | Over | Over | 0 | 1 |
| Carolina | 8.5 | Under | Over | Over | 0 | 1 |
| Chicago | 5.5 | Under | Under | Under | 1 | 1 |
| Cincinnati | 8.5 | Over | Over | Under | 0 | 0 |
| Cleveland | 4.5 | Under | Over | Under | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas | 9.5 | Under | Under | Under | 1 | 1 |
| Denver | 8.5 | Under | Under | Under | 1 | 1 |
| Detroit | 7.5 | Under | Under | Over | 0 | 0 |
| Green Bay | 10.5 | Over | Over | Under | 0 | 0 |
| Houston | 8.5 | Over | Under | Under | 0 | 1 |
| Indianapolis | 8.5 | Under | Under | Under | 1 | 1 |
| Jacksonville | 6.5 | Under | Under | Over | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas City | 9 | Over | Over | Over | 1 | 1 |
| LA Chargers | 7.5 | Over | Over | Over | 1 | 1 |
| LA Rams | 5.5 | Under | Under | Over | 0 | 0 |
| Miami | 7.5 | Under | Under | Under | 1 | 1 |
| Minnesota | 8.5 | Over | Under | Over | 1 | 0 |
| New England | 12.5 | Over | Over | Over | 1 | 1 |
| New Orleans | 8 | Over | Under | Over | 1 | 0 |
| New York Giants | 9 | Under | Over | Under | 1 | 0 |
| New York Jets | 4.5 | Under | Under | Over | 0 | 0 |
| Oakland | 9.5 | Over | Under | Under | 0 | 1 |
| Philadelphia | 8.5 | Over | Over | Over | 1 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh | 10.5 | Over | Over | Over | 1 | 1 |
| San Francisco | 4.5 | Under | Under | Over | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle | 10.5 | Over | Under | Under | 0 | 1 |
| Tampa Bay | 8.5 | Over | Over | Under | 0 | 0 |
| Tennessee | 8.5 | Over | Over | Over | 1 | 1 |
| Washington | 7.5 | Over | Under | Under | 0 | 1 |
| FINAL | 16 | 18 |
Here’s my rapid attempt at predicting the playoff picture and going 11/11.
Winners in bold/caps lock.
AFC Wild Card
Titans @ CHIEFS – The Titans are basically trash and I’m still not sure how they made the playoffs. Chiefs have started to get back on track at the end of the year and they have so many players who can get the job done. They also have experience, Smith has played in plenty of postseason games while Mariota hasn’t. Reid won’t be able to choke it away when he’s lining up against a guy who probably shouldn’t even be a coach in the NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
Bills @ JAGURAS – I’m dying to pick the Bills in this one but with McCoy being banged up, I just don’t see how they score any points whatsoever. Bills may have SuperBowl winning QB Tyrod Taylor but Blakey Bortles should be good enough to win this one if he doesn’t throw a single pass in the game. Sacksonville get it done with their DEF.
AFC Divisional
Jaguras @ STEELERS – This should be a great matchup on paper; Brown, Ben, JuJu, Bell vs. Ramsey, Bouye, Campbell, Ngakoue and of course Posluszny. Unstoppable force meets immovable object. Give the edge to Pittsburgh based on experience and the fact that Bortles is still the QB for the Jags. He’ll be tossing INTs all over Heinz Field and Chris Boswell will kick the game-winning FG for the Yellow and Black.
CHIEFS @ Patriots – Because fuck the Patriots, that’s why. Chiefs won’t be scared going into Foxborough, and while both defences have been rough at times this year, I think the Chiefs get it together. 40 year old Brady comes crashing back to earth and the dynasty ends this year with no Belichik and no succession plan.
AFC Championship
Chiefs @ STEELERS – Steelers catch a break and avoid the Patriots and get to face the bad Chiefs D with their array of dudes. Reid does some stupid Reid shit in a crucial moment and Steelers advance at home.
NFC Wild Card
Falcons @ RAMS – Man do I love the Rams this year. So balanced on DEF, OFF and ST. They’re just a force. Falcons haven’t seemed to click all year and Matty Ice is looking like Matty Mice. Not sure what that means but I’m going with it. Healthy dose of Gurley and Goff doesn’t have to do much in this one.
Panthers @ SAINTS – Going with all 4 favourites to win the Wild Card matches. I just don’t really see any upsets and this is no different. I’ve watched Cam a handful of times this year and he’s looked awful. Not just inaccurate and throwing dumb picks but really inaccurate and throwing game-losing, back-breaking interceptions. Kamara makes me want to be a Saints fan and there’s so much else to like on the team.
NFC Divisional
SAINTS @ Eagles – UUUGGHGHGHHGHHGH!!!!! Seriously, just fuck this season, fuck the NFL, fuck ACLs and fuck my miserable existence as an Eagles fan. Best Eagles season and I’m not allowed to enjoy it because our MVP QB gets hurt. Somehow its been 4 years since our last playoff appearance and Foles started that game against the Saints at home. Brees ended up with a game winning drive and I don’t expect this time to be any different.
Rams @ VIKINGS – Tempted to pick the Rams to win the whole thing but I think the Vikings are just too tough of a matchup for them. Minnesota’s home field advantage, playoff experience and some Jared Goff growing pains will rear their head in this game and the stout Vikings DEF will help shut down Gurley.
NFC Championship
Saints @ VIKINGS – Very real chance that the Saints could win this, especially since its in a dome. Sean Payton has made some weird coaching mistakes at the end of games this season and I think that will be the difference in this game. Just think the Vikings DEF is too good.
SuperBowl
VIKINGS vs Steelers – Vikings get their first SB and win it at home in a dream season. Purple People Eaters are champs Steelers are chumps. Wentz will be lifting that trophy in 2019.
Written By An Englishman 