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One intriguing bet: Rams -4. Chicago can rally late, but weak pressure and leaky coverage will let Stafford dictate early and finish drives. Red zone efficiency tilts outcomes consistently in the playoffs. The Rams' defense has the third-best rate in the league (46.2%). -- Maldonado
NFL playoff picks, predictions, win probabilities for Bills at Broncos, 49ers at Seahawks, Texans at Patriots, Rams at Bears divisional round games.
ESPN Analytics has revealed its Matchup Predictor numbers for the 16 games in the league this week, and they offer some interesting win probabilities.
The Bears ranked 31 st in pass rush win rate during the regular season, per ESPN. That’s bad news for Chicago as they try to slow down Matthew Stafford and the NFL’s top offense. The Rams’ prolific offense will be too much for a subpar Bears defense.
The Atlanta Falcons are in the thick of the coaching search, and ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano made a prediction that should get fans excited.
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NFL divisional round picks: Our experts face off on Bills at Broncos, 49ers vs. Seahawks and more
Which teams should you pick in the divisional round, and which should you fade? CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin are here to break down the biggest games of the weekend. For clarity, lines for these selections were taken on Jan. 14 over at DraftKings Sportsbook.
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NFL playoff predictions: ESPN matchup predictor divisional-round picks, win probabilities
Take a look at the site's picks for this week's NFL games, beginning with the Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on Saturday and ending with the Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Now that John Harbaugh appears to be on the verge of becoming the New York Giants' next head coach, the organization's focus will shift toward building up the roster in free agency and the draft.