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NFL divisional round picks: Predicting each playoff game

By Freddie Boston

Oct 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a 26-yard touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. Carolina defeated Seattle, 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a 26-yard touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. Carolina defeated Seattle, 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass for a touchdown as New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) makes the tackle during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass for a touchdown as New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) makes the tackle during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots (-4.5)

The Kansas City Chiefs enter this game red hot; the New England Patriots ice cold. Historically, teams have struggled entering the postseason on a two-game losing streak. And you’ll be hard pressed to find a team that heads into the playoffs on the back of straight wins that had to play on Wild Card Weekend.

But play they did, and dominate they did. A 30-0 crushing of the Houston Texans means they are a feared team entering Gillette Stadium this week. The reigning Super Bowl champions will have their hands full, and must play a whole lot better than they have in recent weeks.

Julian Edelman is set to return for the Patriots, and this is huge. How effective will he be? That’s the big question. Meanwhile, the Chiefs will likely be without Jeremy Maclin who injured his ankle against Houston. Again, that’s huge.

These are the Patriots, and they are playing playoff football at home. It’s hard to pick a team that’s played so poorly recently up against the hottest team in football. But this is Tom Brady, and this is house.

It won’t be a pretty victory, but Brady will get it done. The loss of Maclin will be too much to overcome for the Chiefs.

Pick: New England 27, Kansas City 20

Next: Green Bay at Arizona

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