The playoffs started much like the regular season did, with underdogs ruling. In last weekend's wild-card round, underdogs went 4-0 against the spread (ATS), with two teams winning outright. Favorites eventually got back on track during the season, finishing with a winning record. Expect the same scenario to play out with the top two teams from each conference in action after last week's first-round byes.
In the NFC, the top-seeded Eagles are actually an underdog, while the Vikings are a small favorite. In the AFC, everyone is anticipating a rematch in next week's title game. No, not Titans-Jaguars Part III but Steelers-Patriots II.
As far as quarterback experience goes, these matchups are quite lopsided: Matt Ryan vs. Nick Foles, Tom Brady vs. Marcus Mariota, Ben Roethlisberger vs. Blake Bortles and Drew Brees vs. Case Keenum. Look for the AFC veterans to continue their playoff mastery, but in the NFC, things are up for grabs.
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