NFL Playoff Picture 2016: Wild-Card Odds, Picks and Matchup Scenarios

January 7, 2016   ·   Rob Goldberg   ·   Jump to comments

If we have learned anything in the NFL during the regular season, it is that many factors can help a team win. This trend should continue during the 2016 playoffs.
It's easy to look at one or two positions where a team has an advantage, but it often takes 53 players to earn a victory. Even a great quarterback can't always do it all himself without a defense or a run game alongside him. You especially can't ignore the ability of the offensive and defensive lines to make an impact in the trenches.
When making picks, it's important to consider all the players who will have an impact in each game. With that in mind, here is a look at the upcoming bracket and picks against the spread for Wild Card Weekend.
 
Picks Against the Spread Kansas City Chiefs (-3) at Houston Texans
Everyone knows by now these two teams play excellent defense, each of which has been much better down the stretch.
The Kansas City Chiefs finished third in the NFL with 17.9 points allo...

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