NFL Divisional Round Score Predictions: Picks & Projected Scores for Every Playoff Game

I am breaking down my NFL Divisional Round score predictions for this weekends NFL playoff slate, as part of our NFL Divisional Round predictions. 

We have four exciting games to break down, let's jump right in. 

🔮 NFL score predictions for Divisional Round:

See the latest NFL odds and our experts' NFL picks for every game this postseason.

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🏈 Bills vs. Broncos score prediction (Saturday, Jan. 17 @ 4:30 PM ET)

My Bills vs. Broncos exact score prediction expects a high-scoring affair between these two teams. The Bills defense is the clear weakness of this team, while the Broncos struggle on the offensive side of the ball. Whichever unit performs better will come out victorious in this game. My bet is on the Bills executing more effectively.

I anticipate Broncos quarterback Bo Nix having a late turnover, which will lead to a Josh Allen game-winning drive. Our Gary Pearson breaks this game down fully in his Bills vs. Broncos prediction. 

Score prediction: Bills 30, Broncos 24 (+12500 via FanDuel)

🏈 49ers vs. Seahawks score prediction (Saturday, Jan. 17 @ 8 PM ET)

My 49ers vs. Seahawks exact score prediction expects the injury-riddled 49ers defense to struggle against the strong rushing attack of the Seattle Seahawks. I expect this game to be extremely one-sided, as the Seahawks are significantly better on both sides of the ball and healthier.

Our Sean Tomlinson agrees that the Seahawks will have a good showing, and wrote in depth in his 49ers vs. Seahawks prediction. I expect the 49ers to score late in this game and make the final score look closer than the game will actually play out.

Score prediction: Seahawks 24, 49ers 10 (+8000 via FanDuel)

🏈 Texans vs. Patriots score prediction (Sunday, Jan. 18 @ 3:30 PM ET)

This should be the best game of the weekend, and it is the biggest test the young Patriots have faced this season. The Texans have the strongest remaining defense in the playoffs, and they will need to be at their best to win this game. 

I expect the Patriots offense to struggle with pressure here, and the Texans will be bringing pressure all game long. The Texans win games that are low-scoring, and that's exactly how I see this one playing out. The Patriots will keep it close, but the Texans will close it out late on defense.

Score prediction: Texans 17, Patriots 10 (+10000 via DraftKings)

🏈 Rams vs. Bears score prediction (Sunday, Jan. 18 @ 6:30 PM ET)

We move to the final game of the Divisional Round. This is another matchup where I expect an absolute shootout. The only way the Bears can win is with an offensive explosion, and that’s exactly what I see happening.

The Rams struggled mightily on defense in their Wild Card Round win over the Panthers, and I see the Bears being able to replicate the Panthers’ offensive performance. This should be a close game all the way to the final whistle, and I see the second-half warrior Bears coming out on top.

Score prediction: Bears 31, Rams 30 (+20000 via FanDuel)