2021 NFL Playoffs: 10 Bold predictions for the Wild Card Round

NFL Playoffs Wild Card prediction No. 4: Alvin Kamara burns Bears for 3 TDs

Simply making a prediction that requires Alvin Kamara to be on the field might be considered somewhat bold at this point. As of right now, the New Orleans Saints running back has yet to be activated. However, he seems to expect to be on the field come Sunday’s game at Chicago, which means he’s going to play an absolutely massive role in the offensive gameplan for this team.

In actuality, I don’t think Kamara will have a big game on the ground. The Bears have a good run defense that could bottle him up. Having said that, Kamara is dangerous in the passing attack as well. And that’s where he’ll fully burn Chicago. He’ll get loose a number of times and, when the day is done, the electric back will have three trips into the end zone to his credit.

NFL Playoffs Wild Card prediction No. 3: Ryan Tannehill matches Lamar’s TDs

Jackson is going to keep the Ravens in the game against the Titans. And while the Titans are undoubtedly going to want to rely on Derrick Henry, the most recent 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history, to carry the load on offense, they’ll need to open it up a big more. Lucky for them, Ryan Tannehill has quietly been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this season and is ready to go blow-for-blow with Lamar.

Tannehill threw for 3,819 yards with 33 touchdowns with only seven interceptions on the year. Moreover, the Titans quarterback also rushed for seven additional scores. He’s been a dual-threat monster, especially in the red zone. And the Ravens defense will struggle to contain him. In fact, the quarterback will not only keep up, he’ll match Jackson’s five total touchdowns on the day.