Championship Game Picks and a word about News Cycles

First I would like to announce that my predicted SB matchup will be:

The Kansas City Chiefs vs. The San Francisco 49ers 

And now to a point that I have just been thinking about. A week ago, there was fear in the nation as it was "predicted" by many that we were about to enter WWIII because we killed an Iran General.

It was basically the same doomsaying that happened after Trump was elected.

Iran then proceeded to bomb a US Military Base (with no casualties) followed by seemingly accidentally shooting down their own airliner.

And that was it. No doom. No cataclysm. Just back to ordinary lives. Trump now has to go to trial in the Senate and the Democrats continue to try to find a candidate that can beat him.

The 24 hour news cycle can give a lot in having time to go in depth on many different stories if need be. But it also obfuscates quickly certain stories that happen and then go by the wayside.

CNN came to prominence with their coverage of the Gulf War in 1991 and it seemed to hook people intently. And now we are seemingly conditioned to this cycle. We ingest news, make a big stink about it and then go onto the next story, unless there are other angles to be told that can interest viewers in same stories (The whole Trump investigation seems to be of this nature).

I just find it fascinating how we think the we're entering WWIII one week and then prepping for football championship games the next. Whiplash indeed. 

NFL Picks: Divisional Round

1-3 in the Wild Card Round. UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH


Well let's move forward. To be honest, this crept up on me so I will keep it brief.

Vikings @ Niners: Haven't been impressed with the Niners coming down the stretch, Vikings pull the upset like they did back in 1987.

Victory: Vikings

Titans @ Ravens: Titans keep it interesting for awhile, but Ravens pull away.

Victory: Ravens

Texans @ Chiefs: This is a revenge game for KC. Unlike the Saints, I don't think they will fail

Victory: Chiefs

Seahawks @ Packers: Just like Tennessee, Seahawks will keep it close, but Packers will win ugly like they have done all year.

Victory: Packers

NFL Picks: Wild Card Edition

So Before I get to m picks, let's wrap up my year's record

Points: Saints, Dolphins, Titans, Rams, Niners

5-7 (meh) for a final total of 118-106

Victories: Bears, Falcons, Saints, Jets, Packers, Titans, Cowboys, Eagles, Ravens, Rams, Broncos, Niners.

12-4 for a final record of 165-90

Now in the wild card round, I don't use the point spreads because winning is the name of the game. 4 games and here we go:

Bills @ Texans: The Texans have hosted a grand total of  5 playoff games on WC weekend and they are 3-2 in such games. Their 3 wins consist of 2 wins against the Bengals, who haven't won a playoff game since 1991, and a Derek Carr-less Raiders team. I think the Bills have the mentality to go into Houston and win this game. And I think they will. Close, but the Bills will win.

Victory: Bills

Titans @ Patriots: Pats assistants have had some success against Belichick of late. But I just don't see Tennessee going into NE; which might be Tom Brady's last game there, and winning. Close for 2 quarters and the Pats pull away late

Victory: Pats

Vikings @ Saints: This has bloodbath written all over it. The Vikings are down to about 4 healthy CBs going into this game. The Saints want revenge for what happened 2 years ago in Minnesota. And I think they will get their pound of flesh and then some.

Victory: Saints

Seahawks @ Eagles: This is the most interesting game of the weekend. Both of these teams are very inconsistent. But at the end of the day, Russell Wilson will find a way to bring his team to victory. This is Carson Wentz's first ever playoff game and I think it will show a bit, especially at home. This game will also be close but I think the Seahawks win.

Victory: Seahawks