This weekend will determine who makes up our NFL “Ultimate 4.” The divisional spherical of the playoffs has the potential to be probably the most entertaining spherical of the postseason and it actually acquired off to a rousing begin on Saturday.

The Cincinnati Bengals punched their ticket with a walk-off win on the street over the top-seeded Titans, whereas the 49ers despatched Aaron Rodgers and the top-seeded Packers residence early with a walk-off win as properly. On Sunday, Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford face off for the second time this yr, whereas the Chiefs and Payments tangle in a rematch of final season’s AFC title sport. For those who’re on the lookout for recommendation on what strains to play this weekend, you have come to the appropriate spot.  

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All NFL odds by way of Caesars Sportsbook.

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Time: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET (NBC), stream on fuboTV (strive without spending a dime)
Open: Buccaneers -3, O/U 48.5
Present: Buccaneers -2.5, O/U 48

“Tristan Wirfs being injured and his backup being shaken up actually offers me concern. Sooner or later, the accidents are going to catch as much as the Buccaneers. Plus I had the Rams within the Tremendous Bowl this yr.” — CBS Sports activities NFL Insider Jonathan Jones is eyeing an upset on this matchup. To learn his insider pocket book and the remainder of his divisional spherical picks, click on right here.

“Each of those groups turned in robust performances within the wild card spherical, every successful by a number of scores. Whereas the Rams defeated the Bucs of their regular-season matchup, I do suppose the calculus modifications with this sport being performed at Raymond James Stadium. At residence, the Buccaneers averaged an NFL-best 409.8 yards per sport and a mean margin of victory of 16.1 factors, which additionally topped the league. 

“The Rams had been additionally a statistically robust staff on the street this yr however had been beneath .500 away from SoFi Stadium towards the unfold. In opposition to groups with a successful report, L.A. was additionally 2-5 ATS over their final seven video games. I see Tom Brady with the ability to negate the Rams cross rush with fast throws from the pocket and decide his method down the sphere to construct up sufficient of a successful margin that goes above this area objective unfold.” — CBS Sports activities’ Tyler Sullivan is taking the Buccaneers to win and canopy the unfold this week. To learn his column, click on right here.

Earlier than you make any Rams vs. Buccaneers picks or every other NFL predictions, it’s good to see which aspect R.J. White is on. A CBS Sports activities fantasy and playing editor, White ended the 2020 season on an 80-59 run on all NFL picks, returning greater than $1,400 throughout that span. It is no shock, as White has cashed big twice on the earth’s most prestigious soccer handicapping competitors, the Las Vegas SuperContest. As well as, White has gone an astounding 33-18-4 on his final 55 picks involving Tampa Bay, returning practically $1,300. You may see who R.J. is taking within the Rams-Bucs matchup over at SportsLine, and you can too get his prime participant prop decide for the sport, together with extra picks from SportsLine’s prime NFL consultants, on this featured article.

Time: Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click on right here)
Open: Chiefs -2.5, O/U 54.5
Present: Chiefs -2, O/U 54

“This can be a rematch from a sport earlier this season that the Payments gained on the Chiefs’ residence area. The Payments and Chiefs are each coming off spectacular victories. Each Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen lit up their opponents final week, however it is a massive step up for each when it comes to defenses. The Payments have the top-ranked protection within the league and constructed their cross rush within the offseason to beat Mahomes. The Chiefs protection is not pretty much as good, nevertheless it performed a lot better over the course of the second half of the season. The Chiefs like to blitz, which is able to go away Allen free to run and make throws on the run. I feel that would be the distinction right here. The Payments behind Allen will win a enjoyable shootout for the ages.” — CBS Sports activities’ Pete Prisco has the Payments pulling off the upset! To learn his breakdown of each sport, click on right here.

“What an absolute banger of a sport. My CBS bosses are working pure proper now, catching 49ers/Cowboys and now this Josh Allen/Patrick Mahomes matchup. For those who declare to KNOW how this sport will go, you are a liar. Or Biff Tannen. This can be a heavyweight title combat on divisional spherical weekend. Mahomes will get the sting at QB, even when Allen has performed higher of late. Andy Reid is a reasonably massive edge over Sean McDermott, however let’s not overlook Reid FIRED McD from the Eagles. These groups have met loads of instances beforehand, however working by Invoice Belichick/New England, Reid/Ok.C./Mahomes after which perhaps even Tom Brady is a gauntlet. The Payments might snuff out some curses with a win right here. I do not suppose anybody can assure a winner right here, so I am going to take the factors and the scrappy underdog with the higher roster in a shootout.” — CBS Sports activities’ Will Brinson likes the Payments to advance to the AFC Championship sport. To learn his picks column, click on right here. 

Earlier than you make Payments vs. Chiefs picks or every other NFL predictions, it’s good to see which aspect SportsLine professional Larry Hartstein is on. This season he has been on hearth. Hartstein is 70-46-1 in his final 117 NFL sides, for a revenue of greater than $1800. As well as, Hartstein has gone an astounding 23-8 in his final 31 picks involving Kansas Metropolis, returning $1,400 to $100 bettors! Anybody who has adopted him is method up. You may see who Larry is taking within the Payments-Chiefs matchup over at SportsLine, and you can too get his prime participant prop decide for the sport, together with extra picks from SportsLine’s prime NFL consultants, on this featured article.