NFL Expert Picks for the Wild Card Playoffs

The NFL Playoffs are finally here, and it’s impossible to predict this season — as our picks have shown. In fact, this has collectively been the lowest averages we’ve had making picks in over three years, which is a testament to the parity in the league this season.

There is one pick this week that just feel obvious. It would take something preposterous for the Panthers to upset the Rams — but outside of that game everything is up in the air. There are no consensus winners in this round, and that should make for a stunning weekend of football.

One game to watch is Bills vs. Jaguars. Not only does this we like it could be the battle of the weekend, but it could have major ramifications for the future of the Bills if Sean McDermott flames out in another playoff run — especially when the door is open and the Chiefs aren’t in the picture. Meanwhile it’s a case of the Jags trying to prove they really are legitimate, and not a paper tiger that made it into the postseason due to a questionable schedule.

Here are our picks for the week.