Welcome to Timerssports
Colts at Bills -
All of the games should be good this weekend, but this one might be one of my favorite of the weekend! Both of these teams are built differently, but both of these teams are very capable of making a strong postseason run. I feel like the Colts are set up for less success because of the inconsistent performance of Phillip Rivers! If there is a weakness on this team, then it has been Rivers, in my opinion. Earlier in the season, they also lacked a good run game. But it is becoming more clear that the Colts are running the ball a lot more effectively in the month of December. I think the key for success in this game and going forward (if they advance) is to run the football and playing good defense. The Colts have that massive offensive line, so why not run the football with Taylor and have Rivers just play good enough to win. To me, that should be the formula for them here in January!
The Bills are one of the most fun teams in the NFL right now! They are having out there and putting up a lot of points. I was impressed with Josh Allen last season, but the jump that he made during the 2020 season is incredible! And honestly, he just got better as the season went on! Truth be told, he made a strong push at the MVP race, in my opinion. And it is not like the Bills' offense is loaded with superstars, either. There a few, no doubt. But the Bills has been really good on offense with no run game. Just imagine, if there was some kind of consistent run game over in Buffalo? Now add in an improving defense that was really really good late in games this season. The Bills' offense is peaking right now and the Bills' defense is definitely trending in the right direction at the right time. Everything is coming up with the Bills right now!
Prediction - I like the Colts and respect what they have done this season! They have really good defense, but problem is I don't think they are capable of shutting any team completely done. I think that goes for all 14 defenses. I think the Colts are better than most, but the Bills have one of the top offenses in the playoffs. Add in a solid defense, I think the Bills are the favorite in this one. I think the Bills win by 10 points in this one!
Rams at Seahawks -
These offenses has been bad over the past month or so. The Rams bad quarterback play has been masked by a great defense, until the month of December. And the Seahawks have really struggled to pass the football and actually have the fewest passing yards in the last few weeks. I feel like the Rams would have a good shot in this game, but I don't have much faith in their offense. I will be honest, I don't love them that much on offense. Sure, there are some good players. But at end of the day, they need more consistent quarterback play from Jared Goff. The same Jared Goff that broken his thumb vs the the Seahawks in week 16. I also believe the Rams need to run the football more. I think the loss of Henderson was big, too. However, I do think they have a shot in this game because of their defense. That defense is solid everywhere and that should keep them in until at least the 3rd quarter. I think after that, the offense will most likely decide if they win the game or lose the game!
The Seahawks do really worry me, they kinda remind of the 2019 Packers. Won a ton of games, but really looked lost in the month of December. Not loss enough for them to lose a lot of games, but enough for their wins to be questionable. Russell Wilson has plenty of experience in the postseason, so I am sure there is no extra pressure on him. But that passing offense has not been great and the Seahawks has not looked like the No.3 seed. I think they need to run the football more, though. I think a healthy run game will do wonders for them and that exactly what they have right now. I do think that it will be tough for them to do that vs the Rams. Honestly, i just don't understand how the Seahawks' passing attack can be so lackluster right now with all that talent at receiver! I think their saving grace in this game is that their defense has came a long way since beginning of the season. And I think the Seahawks' defense has played a lot better in second half of the season! Their run defense is really good and they have a pass rush now. Those two things are unquestionably helping that secondary out big time. They beat this same Rams' team not too long ago, so now they just gotta do it again to prove it was legit!
Prediction - Hard to say which way this game will go because I don't think that there is a big difference between these two teams. I think both of these offenses are somewhat struggling right now, like they aren't playing their best football. But my gut is saying Seattle, though. I expect another ugly game, but something tells me Wilson will pull out all the stops and does enough to win this game and advance!
Bucs at Washington -
For whatever reason people are thinking Washington will get the upset over the Bucs. And you know, I could see that! I really could, but the Bucs have been really good lately. They are playing their best football of the season has scored more points than any other team in the last three weeks. It was vs the Falcons and Lions, but it still matters. It also seems like the Bucs are getting everyone involved. Even if you hate the Bucs, you have to admit that they probably have more weapons than any other offense in the league. Combined that with the league's top rated run defense and you get something really tough to beat. If the Bucs lose during the postseason, then I think it will be for two reasons: 1) they faced a really good passing offense and a really good passing defense. Or 2) They beat themselves with bad penalties or bad mistakes.
I love that the Washington Football made the playoffs and I was certainly rooting for them to make it. And I agree that this is a bad matchup for Tom Brady. The Washington Football team probably has the best defensive line in the playoffs and they could cause a lot of problems for Brady. And that secondary could certainly make some plays. But can Alex Smith and the Washington's offense score enough points to outscore Tom Brady? I want to say yeah, but I really don't believe in them all that much.
Prediction - I will be rooting for the Washington Football team, but I believe the Bucs will be too much for them. I think the Washington Football will do a good job of slowing down the Bucs, but I do believe playoffs Tom will get his shots in and that when it will be all over for the Washington football team!
Email - Garrybriggs265@gmail.com
Twitter - @Garryy12
