Wild Card Weekend Picks: 4 correct, 0 incorrect

(4) @ (1) – 4:40PM ET, FOX

While the argument of which of these two are the most storied franchise in history will continue, the winner of this game will take the lead in the all-time series, and the loser’s Super Bowl hopes are over. This is the best game of this weekend, as the Packers look to avenge a blowout loss in Lambeu, and they’ve got a good shot at doing it. The Packers’ run defense should be able to slow down Ezekiel Elliot, and Green Bay comes into this game riding a seven game winning streak. However, the loss of Jordy Nelson hurts, and I don’t know if the trio of Rodgers, Montgomery, and Cobb will be able to out score Dak, Zeke, and Dez. It will come down to the last drive, but the Cowboys will take one step closer to their first Super Bowl in 22 years.

The Pick: Cowboys 30, Packers 24 (Cowboys -5.5, Over 51.5)

(3) @ (2) – 8:20PM ET, NBC

Despite the four point difference in the line, I actually was more inclined to take the Packers than the Steelers. While I get people being worried that Le’veon Bell will go off against an injured Chiefs linebacking core, as long as the young backers can slow down Bell, I feel very confident in Kansas City. Ben Roethlisberger was injured towards the end of the Wild Card game against the Dolphins, he was seen in a walking boot after the game, the Chiefs pass rush will be able to bite on that, and slow down the three B’s. On the offensive side of the ball, Alex Smith won’t need to do much, but he will get the job done.

The Pick: Chiefs 24, Steelers 21 (Chiefs -1.5, No Bet)