NFL Playoffs - Divisional Round

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Saturday January 16
4:35 PM ET CHIEFS AT PATRIOTS
8:15 PM ET PACKERS AT CARDINALS

Sunday January 17
1:05 PM ET SEAHAWKS AT PANTHERS
4:40 PM ET STEELERS AT BRONCOS

Followed by the Democratic Debate on NBC. What a weekend. My favorite since it's the last time we get four games.

Here's my picks:
Patriots over Chiefs. I'm rooting for the Chiefs. They've won 11 in a row & Alex Smith is throwing well without turning it over much. It's just tough to go against the Pats at home, especially with Edelman apparently back.
Cardinals over Packers. I think Palmer, Fitzgerald et all should roll over the Packers. But never underestimate Aaron Rogers. It's just that the Pack's offensive line is so injured. And they didn't really beat a tough team last week (Redskins).
Panthers over Seahawks. Toughest call of the week. Seahawks are looking in fine form. Wilson's qb rating is through the roof. But the Panthers are so strong on defense, led by Josh Norman. Seahawks have relied on some miraculous wins in close games recently. They can't keep hoping to pull games out in the final few minutes. I think their luck could run out this time.
Broncos over Steelers. With Antonio Brown out and Roethlesberger not 100% I don't think the Steelers have enough. I expect Manning to start and maybe play the first half. I think the Broncos running game & defense will be their strengths. Of backups quarterbacks, I'll take the Broncos Oswieler over the Steelers Jones.

Make your picks / comments on the games here.