8 teams. 4 games. Only 3 more games after these people we’re in the end game. After a Super Wild Card Weekend full of blow outs Bick’s Picks ended up with a 3-3 record. This might be obvious to say but this one is on me people. Not just because I’m making the picks but I went against some of the pillars of the foundation that Bick’s Picks is built on. I mean I picked an Under AND I picked the Cowboys in the playoffs, like what’s up with that? My lapses in judgment aside, it was also sad to see January Joe turn into Jeriatric Joe before our eyes. But as always we can’t stress last week’s losses because there’s not much football left so let’s get into it.

Texans @ Ravens (43.5)

Yup that’s right Overs are back and frankly they never should’ve left. You won’t catch another Under on Bick’s Picks you can count on that. This is the lowest total on the board and I’m honestly scratching my head as to why. Sure it’s chilly in Baltimore but I don’t think that’ll be enough to slow down these offenses. The Texans are fresh off of demolishing the Browns and would’ve covered this total on their own. Meanwhile Lamar and company are well rested and ready to make a statement. I think the Ravens come out trying to prove there’s a reason they’re the one seed and I don’t expect them to let their foot off the gas. Now I do think the Ravens could cover a big -9.5 spread but after last week I can’t count out some Stroud magic covering that big number. Either way I think we see enough points to start off Divisional Weekend with a win.

Over 43.5

Packers @ 49ers (-9.5)

Yup that’s right I’m picking against the Pack again. Admittedly this line is ugly but it’s stayed around 10 all week and that means to me the Niners are still the play. The Niners are well rested and frankly just the better team. Now I won’t deny that Love has had a horseshoe up his ass as of late and has been playing the best ball of his career but I don’t care, he’s due to turn back into a pumpkin. Now I do feel like I’m writing a very similar blog to last week but this is San Fran not Dallas and I feel a lot better about the Niners than the Cowboys for obvious reasons. Maybe the Packers show up and keep this close but I’m betting the fun is over for Green Bay and another 1 seed takes care of business.

49ers (-9.5)

Buccaneers @ Lions (-6)

I won’t lie, this was a tough one to pick for me. It’s not because I have a dog in  this fight or any personal stake I’m just honestly surprised that these teams are actually here. My disbelief aside I still have to pick this game and although my first instinct was to keep riding with the Bucs I’m gonna be biting kneecaps this Sunday instead. Sure the Bucs took care of business at home against a one dimensional Eagles but this Lions team is a different animal right now. They also got the playoff win drought off their backs so I think they’re past any jitters they might’ve had. Meanwhile Baker has been taking bad sacks and been playing mistake free for too long so I’m betting his luck runs out. So crank the 8 Mile soundtrack we’re eating mom’s spaghetti tomorrow.

Lions -6

Chiefs (+2.5) @ Bills

Here we are, the game of the weekend for sure. This Bills Chiefs rematch is the one a lot of people have been looking forward to and I think it’d live up to the hype. To keep it simple I’ve been down on the Bills all season and despite the Chiefs shortcomings this season I’m still counting on them showing up when it counts. Sure Josh Allen is coming off of one of his first mistake free games of the year but they still somehow found it close against a Steelers team that had no business in the playoffs. Also the fact the Bills had to keep playing that game led to some injuries making them much more banged up than the Chiefs. Now this is Mahomes’ first ever road playoff game which does give me some pause but in the end it’ll just be another milestone for him as they head to another AFC Championship. Gimme KC to cover and most likely leave Orchard Park with a win.

Chiefs +2.5