Going into Super Wild Card Weekend, we have a few matchups that look to be exciting. From revenge games to a rookie quarterback and head coach making their first playoff start, these games look to be exciting. Here are the three games that I look forward to most this upcoming weekend.
Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions
This is probably my favorite game of the Super Wild Card Weekend. Taking place on Sunday Night Football, we have a dual revenge game in process. Jared Goff defends home field against his former team that traded him and won a Superbowl next season. Matt Stafford returns to a place he once called home, and now can come back and play spoiler.
When it comes to this game, I look for this game to be a bit of a high scoring affair. I could see a 33-30 final or somewhere in that range. I look for both offenses to be clicking, and for the game to come down to who can get the key stop.
The Detroit Lions have not won a playoff game since 1991 so this game has major implications. Will Matt Stafford get a win in his old stomping grounds? Will The Lions get their first playoff win since 1991? This game looks to be a fun and exciting one.
Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans
Joe Flacco vs the phenomenal rookie CJ Stroud? This also looks to be an interesting matchup. Last time these two played, it was Week 16. Stroud was out with a concussion, and Amari Cooper went for 265 and two scores. Joe Flacco threw all over the Texans last time these two played.
In this game, I believe it will come down to CJ Stroud vs the Cleveland defense. Davis Mills was able to help lead the Texans to 22 points, but they still lost by two touchdowns. Stroud may just have to be as magical as he was against the Colts.
Another thing I am looking for is what DeMeco Ryans will do to change up the defense. If they give up 36 points or 200+ yards to a wide receiver, I am nervous on how they will be able to keep this close.
My prediction for this game is the Cleveland Browns will win by about a touchdown. I see a 28-20 type of game, and I think I lean the Browns.
Miami Dolphins vs Kansas City Chiefs
This game might have the most unpredictability out of all the games this weekend. Miami has been meh on the road, while the Chiefs have just struggled all season. This game also looks to be freezing cold, so that could hinder the speed of the Dolphins.
My biggest fear in this game is the Dolphins defense. The Dolphins have lost two edge rushers back to back weeks, after already losing one of their best. Along with that, they also have injuries all over every other part of the defense. The Dolphins have struggled against above .500 teams this season, and it could happen again.
My biggest fear for the Chiefs is their receiving core. Widh drops and miscues across the board this year, they will need to step it up in a big way. Patrick Mahomes is great, but he cannot do it all alone. I look for Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, and Isiah Pacheco to be huge parts of the offense this postseason. I also look for the Kansas City RB room to step up in a major way.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Insider for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler
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