We are in the last stage of 2020 and, being one of the most special and strange in human history, this year we have a few more surprises, including the Playoff qualifiers of the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
That’s right, the Browns and Buccaneers, the teams with the longest active postseason absences in the NFL, ages 18 and 13, respectively, can put an end to those long, even agonizing droughts of Week 16 of the regular season.
Only two teams can enter the postseason with a win, the Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams, who could have secured their seats a few days ago if they had not suffered one of the most unexpected and humiliating losses in recent years.
While some are trying to reach the playoffs or stay alive to do so, experts at ESPN Deportes offer their analysis and choices to keep the 2020 prediction race interesting.
NOTE: The choices of each expert are in capital letters.
ALFONSO MANCILLA / Twitter: @poncho_mancilla
– WHO WILL KEEP NFC WEST, RAMS OR SEAHAWKS TITLE?
At the start of the season, the predictions were that the Seattle Seahawks would be in the playoffs. The route was more complicated than expected, especially due to the low level of defense, but in their next game against the Rams, I think they will tie the division.
Los Angeles’ disregard goes beyond the role they played last Sunday when they lost to the Jets, as their performance has been erratic throughout the calendar. Because of this, it seems to me that Seattle will come out better focused and ready to stay with a victory that will guarantee them to play at least one home game in the post-season. Aries will have another chance next week when they host Arizona.
FANTASY PREDICTIONS
QB with the most yards by air: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City), 380 meters
RB with the heaviest courts: Alvin Kamara (N. Orleans), 150 meters
Defensive that will allow fewer points: Baltimore (12 points)
Picks
MIAMI vs. Las Vegas
Indianapolis Vs. PITTSBURGH
FILADELFIA vs. Dallas
Aries vs. SEATTLE
Tennessee Vs. GREEN GOLF
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Giants vs. BALTIMORE
EDUARDO VARELA / Twitter: @LaloVarelaTV
– IS THE DUEL BETWEEN DOLPHINS AND RAIDERS A GAME BETWEEN SURPRISE AND DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR IN AFC?
As for the role of the Dolphins, I think it’s a confirmation of the good work Brian Flores has been doing since last season. On the one hand, he is what he learned from Bill Belichick and, on the other hand, he is the one who has the vision to develop the talent he has and seems to know what he wants and he knows where he is going. As for the Raiders, they are one of the teams that have grown very fast this season and lagged behind. Yes, the word disappointment can apply to them.
FANTASY PREDICTIONS
QB with the most yards by air: Tom Brady (Tampa Bay), 350 yards
RB with the heaviest courts: Derrick Henry (Tennessee), 150 yards
Defensive that will allow fewer points: Baltimore (10 points)
Picks
Miami vs. LAS VEGAS
Indianapolis Vs. PITTSBURGH
FILADELFIA vs. Dallas
Aries vs. SEATTLE
TENNESSEE vs. Green Bay
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Denver Vs. CHARGERS
SEBASTIÁN M. CHRISTENSEN / Twitter: @SebastianMCESPN
– WHO WILL GET AFC NORTH, STEEL OR BROWN?
With all the odds a few weeks ago, the Steelers could end up losing the division. They have two brave duels left against the Colts and Browns themselves, and the latter could end up being a defining game for the divisional crown, however, beyond the home game or not, especially in a season with virtually no fans in the stands. The most important thing for Pittsburgh is to rediscover its identity.
Ben Roethlisberger did not look good at all last Monday night and will not win many games with four pure court passes. Steelers have to insist on the running game, otherwise you’re not going anywhere. Benny Snell, in my eyes, is more explosive than James Conner, who also can’t stay healthy.
At the same time, I understand that the defense has lost some important pieces, but if they are not a dominant unit, the Steers’ chances are virtually nil.
FANTASY PREDICTIONS
QB with the most yards by air: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City), 402 yards
RB with the heaviest courts: Nick Chubb (Cleveland), 181 yards
Defensive that will allow fewer points: Indianapolis (13 points)
Picks
MIAMI vs. Las Vegas
INDIANAPOLIS vs. Pittsburgh
FILADELFIA vs. Dallas
RAM sites vs. Seattle
TENNESSEE vs. Green Bay
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Carolina Vs. WASHINGTON
CARLOS NAVA / Twitter: @TapaNava
– WHO WILL WIN THE EAST NFC: WASHINGTON, SUCKERS, GIANTS OR WATCHERS?
Washington will win the Eastern Division of the National Conference on its own merits and taking advantage of the rules of the game.
The capital team has a game in front of the nearest pursuer, Dallas, and its last two games are accessible: Carolina and Philadelphia. In addition, if the Cowboys miraculously arrive with the same brand, Washington has the tiebreaker in its favor, because they swept the annual series against Dallas.
Most importantly, Washington is the team that plays “most consistently” in the entire division.
FANTASY PREDICTIONS
QB with the most yards by air: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City), 415 yards
RB with the heaviest courts: David Montgomery (Chicago), 156 meters
Defensive that will allow fewer points: Cleveland (10 points)
Picks
MIAMI vs. Las Vegas
INDIANAPOLIS vs. Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Vs. DALLAS
Aries vs. SEATTLE
Tennessee Vs. GREEN GOLF
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BUFFALO vs. New England
PABLO VIRUEGA / Twitter: @PabloViruega
– WILL THE GAME AGAINST THE TITANS GIVE YOU A CLEAR IDEA OF HOW SINCE YOU CAN PACK IN GAMES?
It’s a good move, because they will face a team that reached the conference finals last year, just like them, but most of all, it will happen because Tennessee has the strength that can expose the weakness that Green has. Bay: Slows down the running game.
The Titans are a very physical team on both sides of the ball, especially running with him with Derrick Henry and in the passing game Ryan Tannehill makes a few mistakes. His defense can put pressure on Aaron Rodgers and force him to take sacks or interceptions.
Tennessee is one of the best teams in the AFC, as are the NFC Packers. They are very uniform forces, so I could say that not only will it serve as a gauge for Green Bay, but also for Tennessee to see if it can repeat what it did last year.
FANTASY PREDICTIONS
QB with the most yards by air: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City), 380 meters
RB with the heaviest courts: Derrick Henry (Tennessee), 150 yards
Defensive that will allow fewer points: Baltimore (13 points)
Picks
MIAMI vs. Las Vegas
INDIANAPOLIS vs. Pittsburgh
FILADELFIA vs. Dallas
Aries vs. SEATTLE
Tennessee Vs. GREEN GOLF
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Atlanta Vs. THE CITY OF KANSAS
IVIS ABURTO / Twitter: @IvisAburto
– ARE THE BILLS ALREADY THE TEAM THAT WAS EXPECTED FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE REGULAR SEASON?
I’m already on that stage and the most dangerous thing for the other six teams that will go to the AFC playoffs is that Buffalo’s improvement room is wide with the way Josh Allen leads this offense with Stefon Diggs as a companion and an attack. terrestrial that strengthens the equation. That is, on offense, the bills are better than last season.
The unit that disappointed at the beginning of the season compared to its level in 2019 is the defense, but last month, this group is very similar to the one that wore Bills last season. Sample: After the bye week, Buffalo’s defense allowed 19 or fewer points in three of his last four games, plus seven sacks and five interceptions in that period and scored defensive touchdowns in the last two.
In 2019, the bills posed a defensive threat. Its 2020 version is a double-edged sword.
FANTASY PREDICTIONS
QB with the most yards by air: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City), 425 yards
RB with the heaviest courts: Ronald Jones (Tampa Bay), 135 yards
Defensive that will allow fewer points: New Orleans (7 points)
Picks
Miami vs. LAS VEGAS
INDIANAPOLIS vs. Pittsburgh
FILADELFIA vs. Dallas
RAM sites vs. Seattle
TENNESSEE vs. Green Bay
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Minnesota Vs. N. ORLEANS