NFL open thread, Saturday playoff edition

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Well, it’s here. The playoffs are here. WOO-HOO! All AFC games today, so by the end of the day we’ll know the AFC divisional matchups for next weekend. I’m not rooting for any particular outcome, I think the Broncos and Patriots will have their hands full whoever they get.

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Kansas City at Houston: I’m not sure what to make of this game. My gut tells me KC is going to win it, though. They’re on a spectacular roll right now. Still, all rolls have to end at some point so I wouldn’t be entirely surprised to see Houston win.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati: Everyone is going on and on about Pittsburgh winning this game, but I’m feeling like the Bengals will prevail. Losing DeAngelo Williams for this game is a big deal. Plus, there’s no guarantee which Steelers team shows up. Will it be the team that pounded the Broncos in a second-half comeback, or will it be the team that let a shitty Ravens team knock them down, and then barely beat the Browns in week 17?

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So if my feelings are right, the matchups next week would be KC at Denver and Cincinnati at New England. How do you see the games today ending?