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Dub’s Picks For The NFL Playoffs Divisional Round

The NFL Playoffs Divisional Round is happening this weekend. It’s the second weekend of the postseason. After this weekend and next weekend, we will know which two teams will face…

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The NFL Playoffs Divisional Round is happening this weekend. It's the second weekend of the postseason. After this weekend and next weekend, we will know which two teams will face each other at Super Bowl 58 coming up on February 11th. I love the postseason. This time of year it's win or go home. There is no next week.

Last weekend I went 4-2 with my picks. Yes, it was a winning weekend, but I'd still like to do better. So as of right now, my total record for the 2023-2024 season is 68 correct picks and 34 incorrect picks. That's still a pretty good record, but let's see if we can make it even better.

There are some teams that I'm surprised are still in the playoffs right now. Even though I picked Tampa Bay last week, I'm shocked they actually won. However, after seeing how The  Eagles basically gave up last weekend, it shouldn't come as a surprise. The biggest shocker from last weekend was the butt whipping Green Bay gave Dallas. Not only did The Packers beat The Cowboys 48-32, they did it in Dallas' house!

I'll go ahead and give you one of my picks now. Let's just start with the first game of the weekend.

The Houston Texans @ The Baltimore Ravens

This game is set for Saturday afternoon at 4:30 on ABC and ESPN and The Ravens are favored by 9.5 points. In our 2024 predictions a few weeks ago, I predicted that the Baltimore Ravens would win the Super Bowl this year. So there's no way that I can't pick them. Sure The Texans put up 45 points last weekend, but that was against The Browns and they were at home. The Browns ain't The Ravens, and Houston has to go to Baltimore. I'm taking The Ravens by at least 10.

 

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Dub's Official Pick- The Baltimore Ravens

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Here are the rest of my picks for the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round.

The Green Bay Packers @ The San Francisco 49ers

This game is set for Saturday night at 8:15 on FOX and The 49ers are favored by 9.5 points. Of course The Packers looked great last weekend against Dallas. But look, let's be honest, Dallas chokes in the playoffs. That's just what they do. San Francisco ain't Dallas. I think this will be a great game, but I don't see Green Bay putting up almost 50 against The 49ers. Gimme San Francisco by a touchdown.

Dub's Official Pick- The San Francisco 49ers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ The Detroit Lions

This game is set for Sunday afternoon at 3pm on NBC and Detroit is favored by 6.5 points. Hey look, good for Tampa Bay. They picked up a win at home in the postseason. But like I said before, The Eagles basically gave up. Detroit ain't giving up. The Bucs are going to Detroit this week, and I don't think they come away with a win this week. I'm taking The Lions by less than a touchdown.

Dub's Official Pick- The Detroit Lions

The Kansas City Chiefs @ The Buffalo Bills

This game is set for Sunday night at 6:30 on CBS and Buffalo is favored by 3. This is going to be the game of the weekend. Any time these two teams get together in the playoffs, it's always a great game. Can Buffalo finally beat Kansas City in the playoffs? I think they can, and I think they will this time. I think it will be another epic game, but I think The Bills win a close one. Gimme Buffalo by less than a field goal.

Dub's Official Pick- The Buffalo Bills

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Bryan “Dub” Axelson is the host of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on KICKS 99 and has been with Beasley Media Group in Augusta for over 20 years. He got his start in radio by being a regular caller on the Kicks 99 morning show. He was soon hired and has worked in various roles in Augusta, including Promotions Director. He was raised in Georgia, and currently lives in Grovetown with his wife Kelsey, their daughter Maddie, and their 3 dogs. Dub enjoys watching sports, playing golf, spending time with his family, and discovering new music.