deskgamePittsburgh’s defense was dominant for most of the regular season, but the wheels are starting to fall off the wagon. The Steelers blew their lead in the AFC North by losing the previous four games, and the defense surrendered 27 points or more in three of the defeats. One of the losses came against the Ravens in Week 16 when Henry ran for 162 yards.
deskgameThe Cavaliers haven’t lost a game (12-0) and have the second-highest average scoring differential (+12). It’s a two-team race in group East C between Cleveland and Boston, which should help the Cavs advance to the knockout round.
deskgameIn five trips to the playoffs with Allen at the helm, Buffalo has advanced past the divisional round once. But this year’s team made a statement with its win over Kansas City and has the potential to end the seemingly eternal presence of the “Four Falls of Buffalo.”
deskgameMichigan won 27-20 in overtime the last time these teams met. That game was a physical battle, and I believe this one will be as well, ending under 43.5 points.
deskgameThe difference between winning and losing Sunday night is the No. 1 seed or the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs.
