I ended up going 2-2 with Wild Card Weekend. The Divisional Round presents some even more interesting matchups, but one thing I find most fascinating: the symbolism of Ryan Tannehill and Kirk Cousins knocking Tom Brady and Drew Brees out of the playoffs. Brady and Brees are stalwart, untouchable members of their respective teams, but they also represent the old guard of NFL QB's. Tannehill and Cousins, meanwhile, are leading different teams now than the ones that drafted them. The QB's still in it? Patrick Mahomes (KC Chiefs), Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans), Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), Jimmy Garoppolo (SF 49ers), and Aaron Rodgers (GB Packers). Of those teams, only Rodgers really represents the old guard of NFL QB's. All the rest represent the new generation of NFL QB's. I find it an interesting dichotomy.
Anyway, the picks:
Minnesota Vikings (10-6) @ San Francisco 49ers (13-3): I mean, come on. Niners all the way.
Tennessee Titans (9-7) @ Baltimore Ravens (14-2): It'll be a close one, like all these games have been so far, but I think the plucky Titans once again pull out a surprise win.
Houston Texans (10-6) @ Kansas City Chiefs (12-4): Chiefs. Obviously.
Seattle Seahawks (11-5) @ Green Bay Packers (13-3): The Seahawks can never be counted out, but neither can the Packers with Aaron Rodgers' magic arm. Packers win it.
So, your championships:
AFC Championship: Tennessee Titans @ Kansas City Chiefs
NFC Championship: Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers