Now he’s rolled up his sleeves to forecast not only Wild Card Weekend but the entire playoff slate, all the way up until Super Bowl LIX.
Conference championship round AFC projection Bills over Chiefs: “I hate picking against Jordan in the playoffs,” Prisco says, referring to the reigning Super Bowl champs, “but somebody’s gotta beat ’em.”
NFC projection Packers over Buccaneers: Prisco thinks these clubs have the offensive firepower to produce a true spectacle: “The first one to 38 wins.
Super Bowl LIX Bills over Packers: “Before the season, I picked Green Bay to win it.
I think the MVP’s gonna ride that wave all the way to win it all, and the Buffalo Bills are gonna win the Super Bowl.”
With a winning record on against-the-spread picks for weeks in a row, Pete Prisco is coming into the NFL playoffs on a positive note. He is now getting down to business and making predictions for not just Wild Card Weekend but the whole playoff schedule, all the way up to Super Bowl LIX.
Here is a summary of all his selections, broken down by round, which he initially made public on CBS Sports HQ.
round of wild cards.
AFC forecasts.
The Los Angeles D-line will give C the victory over the Texans, in my opinion. J. caused a lot of issues. “.”.
Prisco believes the Ravens are among the NFL’s top teams, but because of the difficulty of facing the same opponent three times in a single season, he believes the score will be close.
Broncos vs. Bills: “I think the defensive matchup is good for Denver, but a rookie quarterback on the road” ultimately means trouble for the Broncos.
NFC forecasts.
Rams vs. Vikings: Prisco predicts a potent ground attack under Kyren Williams in Los Angeles and believes Minnesota will struggle to recover from an “emotional loss” in Week 18.
Buccaneers over Commanders: Prisco warns that Baker Mayfield will continue to have a strong season with a high-scoring shootout at home.
Prisco says he would feel better about Green Bay if both Christian Watson and Jaire Alexander were healthy, but he still believes Matt LaFleur is the better coach in this game. He also mentions Philadelphia’s concern over Jalen Hurts’ return from a concussion. Packers over Eagles.
divisional phase.
AFC forecasts.
Chiefs over Chargers: Given the Chiefs’ familiarity with the rival Chargers and the additional rest, Prisco believes Kansas City will have a distinct advantage in this game.
Ravens vs. Bills: “I think Josh Allen should take over now, but I wouldn’t be shocked if Baltimore prevailed. dot. “Where is the Ravens’ pass rush?”.
NFC forecasts.
Packers over Lions: Despite Detroit’s dominance, Prisco believes the Packers will “play loose and play free” if they have another chance to play their divisional rivals. This is particularly true if Josh Jacobs helps set the tone on the field and gives them greater offensive balance than the Vikings did in Week 18.
Los Angeles has been there and done that, but Prisco prefers Tampa Bay’s combination of youth and experience, selecting Baker Mayfield to go to the NFC championship game.
round of the conference championship.
AFC forecast.
Bills vs. Chiefs: “I hate picking against Jordan in the playoffs,” Prisco says of the defending Super Bowl champions, “but somebody has to beat ’em.”. “..”.
NFC forecasting.
Packers vs. Buccaneers: Prisco believes these teams possess the offensive firepower to create a real spectacle: “The first one to 38 wins.”. That would be fantastic, and that is how I enjoy watching good football. “.
Super Bowl X.
Packers vs. Bills: “I predicted Green Bay to win the season before it began. I’m changing my mind. The Buffalo Bills will win the Super Bowl, and I believe the MVP will ride that wave all the way to victory. “,”.
