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1/20/23

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NFL Divisional Round: Betting, DFS, Breakdowns, Matchups and More

The NFL is down to its final eight teams. With three of the four remaining in the NFC all representing the same division, could we see an all-NFC East Conference Championship Game if the Cowboys defeat the 49ers, and face the winner of Giants-Eagles?

Over in the AFC, it's all chalk as each division champion advanced to the Divisional Round. Does Jacksonville have what it takes to upset top-seed Kansas City? And with the Bengals and Bills meeting again after their Week 17 contest was canceled, which team will win that highly anticipated showdown?

And with 24 other teams focused squarely on April's NFL Draft, which organizations are lining up as potential fits for some of the draft's top prospects?

As we get set for this weekend's Divisional Round matchups, The 33rd Team’s experts — with more than 1,000 years of NFL coaching, playing and executive experience — break down all of those questions and much more, including fantasy, DFS and betting analysis from some of the industry’s best.

Betting Advice

>> Odds, Predictions for Saturday's Game (Ryan Reynolds)

>> Odds, Predictions for Sunday's Games (Reynolds)

>> Super Bowl Odds for Remaining Teams (Reynolds)

>> Divisional Round Parlays, Part 1 (Joshua Larky)

>> Divisional Round Parlays, Part 2 (Larky)

>> Stats to Know (Nic Bodiford)

>> Top 10 Player Props (Larky, Ben Wolby, Reynolds)

>> Best Bet for Every Game (Farley)

>> Underdog High/Low Picks, Part 1 (Larky, Wolby)

>> Underdog High/Low Picks, Part 2 (Brian O'Connell)

>> Betting, DFS Info to Know (Mike Bobal)

DFS Advice

>> Hill's Rankings (Matthew Hill)

>> Sleeper Player Picks (Ryan Ripken)

>> Pass-, Run-Game Targets (Bobal)

>> Optimal Weekend Plays (Vanek, Larky)

>> DFS Lineup Advice (Reynolds, Jordan Vanek)

Divisional Round Games (All Times ET)

Jacksonville at Kansas City (4:30 p.m. Saturday)

>> No. 1 Seed Isn't All It's Hyped up to Be (Jeff Diamond)

>> Why Chiefs Should Be on Upset Alert (Joe Thomas, Mitchell Schwartz)

>> Pederson's Experience Helping Lawrence in Playoffs (Marc Trestman)

>> Lawrence's Mental Strength Leads to Comebacks (Matt Cassel)

>> DFS: Get Christian Kirk in Lineups (Vanek)

>> DFS: Who Steps Up Alongside Kelce? (Greg Jennings, Vanek)

>> Betting: Hammer Toney vs. Jaguars (David Mendelson)

>> Betting: Bank It With Tank Preview (Williams, Farley)

>> Betting: Odds, Spreads, Prediction (Reynolds)

N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia (8:15 p.m. Saturday)

>> Previewing NFC East Rematch (Wannstedt, Pagano)

>> How Eagles Perfected NFL's Unstoppable Play (Paul Domowitch)

>> Giants Should Prep for Healthy Hurts (Cassel)

>> Confidence Key as Giants Face Eagles (Eric Mangini)

>> New York Must Slow Eagles' Pass Rush (Thomas, Schwartz)

>> Danny Dimes Can Make Any Throw (Cassel)

>> Daboll Transforming Jones' Career (Paul Burmeister)

>> DFS: Goedert Draws Great Matchup vs. Giants (Jennings, Vanek)

>> Betting: Bank It With Tank Preview (Williams, Farley)

>> Betting: Odds, Spreads (Reynolds)

Cincinnati at Buffalo (3 p.m. Sunday)

>> Game Comes Down to Burrow vs. Allen (Dave Wannstedt, Chuck Pagano)

>> Allen or Burrow Better Over Next Three Years? (Cassel)

>> Bills Not Sleeping on Burrow, Bengals O-Line (Gregory Rousseau)

>> Buffalo Must Attack Eli Apple (Samari Rolle)

>> Something Possibly Wrong with Josh Allen (Joe Banner)

>> Can Bengals Overcome O-Line Injuries? (Mike Zimmer, Marvin Lewis)

>> DFS: Start Higgins vs. Bills (Jennings, Vanek)

>> DFS: Gabe Davis Boom or Bust Play (Vanek)

>> Betting: Bank It With Tank Preview (Williams, Farley)

>> Betting: Odds, Spreads (Reynolds)

Dallas at San Francisco (6:30 p.m. Sunday)

>> Cowboys Proved They Can Battle 49ers' Defense (Ronde Barber)

>> Dallas Needs Warrior Mentality to Beat 49ers (Zimmer, Lewis)

>> Cowboys Need to Outsmart Shanahan (Trevon Diggs)

>> Pocket Presence Backbone of Prescott's Game (Chase Daniel)

>> Purdy Showing Shades of Joe Montana (Marc Trestman)

>> Secret to Purdy's Success (Wannstedt, Pagano)

>> DFS: Aiyuk or Samuel vs. Cowboys? (Jennings, Vanek)

>> Betting: Bank It With Tank Preview (Williams, Farley)

>> Betting: Odds, Spreads (Reynolds)

2023 NFL Draft

>> Top Players Returning to School (The 33rd Team)

>> Underclassmen Declaration Tracker (The 33rd Team)

>> Mock Draft 2.1 (The 33rd Team Scouting Department)

>> Landing Spots for Top QB Prospects (Rick Spielman)

NFC

>> NFC North: Quarterback Stock Report (Rich Gannon)

>> NFC South: Quarterback Stock Report (Gannon)

>> NFC West: Quarterback Stock Report (Gannon)

>> NFC East: Quarterback Stock Report (Gannon)

>> Vikings: Offseason Defensive Upgrades Needed (Robert Smith)

>> Buccaneers: Brady Return to Tampa Bay Unlikely (Mangini)

>> Buccaneers: Tomba Bay Legacy Secure (Barber)

>> Buccaneers: Time Right for Brady, Bucs Split (Barber)

>> Buccaneers: Next Move for Brady? (Ari Meirov)

>> Cardinals: Invest in Hopkins Next Fantasy Season (Alex Caruso)

AFC

>> Ravens: Lamar Could Force Way Out of Baltimore (Meirov)

>> Chargers: Herbert's Presence Selling Point for OC Job (Cassel)

>> Chargers: Frank Reich Possible OC Fit (Meirov)

>> Titans: New GM Ossenfort Brings Draft Knowledge (Meirov)

>> Steelers: Pickens 2023 Fantasy Breakout Candidate (Josh Fewster)

NFL Rankings

>> Best Red Zone Teams Remaining in Playoffs (Sports Info Solutions)

>> Playoff QB Rankings (Cassel)

>> Playoff O-Line Rankings (Maxx Forde)

>> Playoff Defensive Line Rankings (Forde)


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