STRONG LEANS-
Won't be changing these unless, some KEY players have some injuries.
HOU +3.5 and ML
It was too simple for me to jump on KC after witnessing their 10-0 run to finish the season, HOU was red hot as well going 8-2, and to me they beat some more impressive opponents. Both D is playing lights out, but HOU is playing RED HOT without injuries in their D while KC is bring back their superstar that been bang up, on the O side I have to give the edge to KC, they just looked better, but their running game have been kind of funky as of late after giving both West and Ware playing time. I see this game being a drag out type of game with ether team having the chance to win with a game ending FG, and I also see WATT making plays to set up HOU with some game changing momentum during the game.
CIN +2.5
Who do not like name brand, PIT winning is on everyone's mind, but 2 factor made me go with CIN, D. Williams ankle issue will force PIT into more passing downs and PIT's weak D, tag those 2 along with the fact BIG BEN been lopping balls up for INT's, it sets up nicely for a CIN upset, DALTON not playing might be a plus ? Their running game is decent, have studs at all receiving positions. I will roll the dice on CIN come game day.
SEA -4.5
I too tried to talk myself into going with MIN at home, but no matter how much bulletin material for motivation, SEA is flat out better in most areas, and they have the experience and know the importance of killing their opponent when they have a lead, MIN is a team to be reckon with in the next 2-3 years, SEA will dominate again rather in same fashion or another.
GB -1
GUT shot tells me GB been slow playing their playbook, if GB and their HC who now call plays really want to make a run, they will no doubt be too much for WAS, some KEY factors I have to put out there after digging in game films, when GB is down, they can move the ball, either the D on the side is playing soft or GB is more aggressive, this will be KEY moving forward with GB, its the playoffs, I feel like they will not leave anything on the table, but lets not take anything away form WAS, Cousin and those skins are balling, but their style of play is indeed set up GB for 2-3 turnovers if GB's pass rush gets home. WAS been blowing out the other side in their last 4 wins, but also giving up 20+ points.......give ARRON and GB a chance to kick start their O in this game, it might be that wake up call for GB.