NFL Picks Wild Card Weekend (Ep. 2470)

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Jan 8, 2026

Sean and Ryan dive into the thrilling predictions for Super Wild Card Weekend, analyzing the impact of star absences like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. They explore the significance of playoff experience in Wild Card games and debate public betting trends. Each game's context is meticulously examined, from the weather's effect on the Packers-Bears matchup to the defensive strategies of the 49ers against the Eagles. Plus, they share intriguing prop picks and their lock, dog, and tease strategies for an action-packed weekend.

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ADVICE

Don't Lay Massive Road Spreads

Avoid laying huge road spreads in wild card games; 11 points is historically dangerous.
Take the home dog or consider team totals when the favorite struggles defending the back end.

INSIGHT

Rest And Travel Matter More Than Models

Home dogs with rest and no travel often overperform in the wild card round.
Historical trends and situational angles can outweigh raw DVOA models in single-game handicaps.

ANECDOTE

Free Roll Winners And Patron Split

Sean announced winners of the free roll contest and split the prize based on patron status.
Landon Renard got $2K and Ben Aiken received $1.5K after contest allocation.

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