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NFL Expert Picks for the Divisional Playoffs

NFL Expert Picks for the Divisional Playoffs

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The playoffs are rolling on into the divisional round, where the rubber meets the road for a lot of these teams. Whatever “gimmes” might have been on the schedule are gone, the No. 1 seeds have been thrown into the mix, and this season it’s anyone’s guess what will happen.

In terms of a “lock” this week, the only game we’re close to unanimous on is the Seahawks to beat the 49ers. That could change greatly if Sam Darnold’s injury is worse than expected, but ultimately it’s less of a case of thinking San Francisco is bad, and more the unfortunate reality that they’ve been wrecked by injuries this year. A healthy Niners team would likely dominate the entire NFC, but that’s not the reality we live in.

The AFC matchups are fascinating because they both represent the offense vs. defense sides of the coin. The Broncos and Texans both have great defenses (incredible in the case of Houston), but the other side of the ball can let them down. That makes these games especially difficult to predict.

Here are our picks for this week’s playoff games.

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Deadspin | Minnesota United blank Timbers for 3rd straight win Apr 18, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota United FC forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) shoots the ball as Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman (20) and defender Brandon Bye (5) defend during the first half at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Tomas Chancalay had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota United won their third match in a row with Saturday night’s 2-0 victory against the Portland Timbers at Saint Paul, Minn. Kelvin Yeboah scored the other goal, making it three matches in a row that he has a goal for the Loons (4-2-2, 14 points). Minnesota goalkeeper Drake Callender made two saves for the clean sheet. Yeboah has half of his team’s 10 goals in MLS play. He’s the team’s only player with more than one goal. James Pantemis made five saves for Portland (2-5-1, 7 points), which fell to 0-4-0 in road matches. Chancalay scored his first goal of the season in the 16th minute off Jefferson Diaz’s assist. Yeboah’s goal in the 60th minute capped a fastbreak with a short-range shot after Chancalay provided the final pass. Chancalay has four assists this year. Portland has surrendered two or more goals in each of its last three road matches. The Timbers began a busy stretch that includes several road assignments with a largely solid game despite failing to score. They held a 4-3 edge in corner kicks and a 55%-45% possession advantage, but Minnesota outshot the visitors 17-12, including 7-2 on shots on target. The teams played to a 1-1 draw last August in the same stadium. Portland stays on the road next Saturday, visiting San Diego FC. Minnesota plays twice next week, visiting FC Dallas on Wednesday before hosting LAFC on Saturday. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Minnesota #United #blank #Timbers #3rd #straight #winApr 18, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota United FC forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) shoots the ball as Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman (20) and defender Brandon Bye (5) defend during the first half at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Tomas Chancalay had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota United won their third match in a row with Saturday night’s 2-0 victory against the Portland Timbers at Saint Paul, Minn.

Kelvin Yeboah scored the other goal, making it three matches in a row that he has a goal for the Loons (4-2-2, 14 points). Minnesota goalkeeper Drake Callender made two saves for the clean sheet.

Yeboah has half of his team’s 10 goals in MLS play. He’s the team’s only player with more than one goal.

James Pantemis made five saves for Portland (2-5-1, 7 points), which fell to 0-4-0 in road matches.

Chancalay scored his first goal of the season in the 16th minute off Jefferson Diaz’s assist.


Yeboah’s goal in the 60th minute capped a fastbreak with a short-range shot after Chancalay provided the final pass. Chancalay has four assists this year.

Portland has surrendered two or more goals in each of its last three road matches.

The Timbers began a busy stretch that includes several road assignments with a largely solid game despite failing to score. They held a 4-3 edge in corner kicks and a 55%-45% possession advantage, but Minnesota outshot the visitors 17-12, including 7-2 on shots on target.

The teams played to a 1-1 draw last August in the same stadium.

Portland stays on the road next Saturday, visiting San Diego FC. Minnesota plays twice next week, visiting FC Dallas on Wednesday before hosting LAFC on Saturday.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Minnesota #United #blank #Timbers #3rd #straight #win">Deadspin | Minnesota United blank Timbers for 3rd straight win Apr 18, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota United FC forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) shoots the ball as Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman (20) and defender Brandon Bye (5) defend during the first half at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Tomas Chancalay had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota United won their third match in a row with Saturday night’s 2-0 victory against the Portland Timbers at Saint Paul, Minn. Kelvin Yeboah scored the other goal, making it three matches in a row that he has a goal for the Loons (4-2-2, 14 points). Minnesota goalkeeper Drake Callender made two saves for the clean sheet. Yeboah has half of his team’s 10 goals in MLS play. He’s the team’s only player with more than one goal. James Pantemis made five saves for Portland (2-5-1, 7 points), which fell to 0-4-0 in road matches. Chancalay scored his first goal of the season in the 16th minute off Jefferson Diaz’s assist. Yeboah’s goal in the 60th minute capped a fastbreak with a short-range shot after Chancalay provided the final pass. Chancalay has four assists this year. Portland has surrendered two or more goals in each of its last three road matches. The Timbers began a busy stretch that includes several road assignments with a largely solid game despite failing to score. They held a 4-3 edge in corner kicks and a 55%-45% possession advantage, but Minnesota outshot the visitors 17-12, including 7-2 on shots on target. The teams played to a 1-1 draw last August in the same stadium. Portland stays on the road next Saturday, visiting San Diego FC. Minnesota plays twice next week, visiting FC Dallas on Wednesday before hosting LAFC on Saturday. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Minnesota #United #blank #Timbers #3rd #straight #win

The second half of the Indian Super League 2025-26 fixture between NorthEast United and Mohun Bagan Super Giant was delayed due to incessant rain in Guwahati.

The adverse weather at the venue resulted in puddles forming on the pitch of the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, which prevented the match from resumption.

Referee Crystal John was seen inspecting the pitch with both sets of players, but the ball was not moving freely across the pitch. There will be another inspection after 30 minutes.

Thunder was also heard rumbling on broadcast and the weather worsens due to lightning, the match may even be called off.

Earlier in the match, Robson Robinho gave the Mariners the lead in the first half.

Published on Apr 19, 2026

#NorthEast #United #Mohun #Bagan #delayed">Why was NorthEast United vs Mohun Bagan second half delayed? The second half of the Indian Super League 2025-26 fixture between NorthEast United and Mohun Bagan Super Giant was delayed due to incessant rain in Guwahati.The adverse weather at the venue resulted in puddles forming on the pitch of the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, which prevented the match from resumption.Referee Crystal John was seen inspecting the pitch with both sets of players, but the ball was not moving freely across the pitch. There will be another inspection after 30 minutes.Thunder was also heard rumbling on broadcast and the weather worsens due to lightning, the match may even be called off.Earlier in the match, Robson Robinho gave the Mariners the lead in the first half.Published on Apr 19, 2026 #NorthEast #United #Mohun #Bagan #delayed

Deadspin | Team Vitality, Team Spirit to clash in IEM Rio grand final A backlit keyboard is part of the gear online video game streamer Jordan Woodruff uses in his Gilbert home. Jordan Woodruff Team Vitality and Team Spirit advanced to the grand final with semifinal victories Saturday at the 0,000 Intel Extreme Masters Rio event in Brazil. Vitality blanked FURIA and Spirit did the same to Team Falcons. FURIA and Team Falcons will meet in the third-place match on Sunday before Vitality and Spirit face off in the grand final. Sixteen Counter-Strike 2 teams have been competing this week for a top prize of 5,000. The double-elimination group stage began with two groups of eight teams, with all matches best-of-three. The group winners advanced to the playoff semifinals, with the group runners-up entering the quarterfinals as high seeds and the third-place teams entering the quarterfinals as low seeds. In the single-elimination playoffs, all matches have been best-of-three until Sunday’s best-of-five grand final. On Saturday, Vitality took out FURIA 13-10 on both Overpass and Ancient. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut of France paced the winning side with a 49-27 kill-death differential. For FURIA, Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato of Brazil posted a 36-28 K-D differential. Spirit cruised past Team Falcons 13-7 on Dust II and 13-4 on Mirage, led by Russian Boris “magixx” Vorobiev’s K-D differential of 31-17. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov of Russia led Falcons with a 28-27 K-D differential. Play continues Sunday with the final two matches: –Team Vitality vs. Team Spirit (grand final) –FURIA vs. Team Falcons (third-place match) IEM Rio prize pool: 1. 5,000 2. ,000 3. ,000 4. ,000 5-6. ,500 — MOUZ, Natus Vincere 7-8. ,000 — G2 Esports, Aurora Gaming 9-12. ,000 — RED Canids, 3DMAX, B8, HOTU 13-16. ,000 — Gentle Mates, Team Liquid, Passion UA, Legacy –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Team #Vitality #Team #Spirit #clash #IEM #Rio #grand #finalA backlit keyboard is part of the gear online video game streamer Jordan Woodruff uses in his Gilbert home. Jordan Woodruff

Team Vitality and Team Spirit advanced to the grand final with semifinal victories Saturday at the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Rio event in Brazil.

Vitality blanked FURIA and Spirit did the same to Team Falcons. FURIA and Team Falcons will meet in the third-place match on Sunday before Vitality and Spirit face off in the grand final.

Sixteen Counter-Strike 2 teams have been competing this week for a top prize of $125,000.

The double-elimination group stage began with two groups of eight teams, with all matches best-of-three. The group winners advanced to the playoff semifinals, with the group runners-up entering the quarterfinals as high seeds and the third-place teams entering the quarterfinals as low seeds.

In the single-elimination playoffs, all matches have been best-of-three until Sunday’s best-of-five grand final.

On Saturday, Vitality took out FURIA 13-10 on both Overpass and Ancient. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut of France paced the winning side with a 49-27 kill-death differential. For FURIA, Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato of Brazil posted a 36-28 K-D differential.

Spirit cruised past Team Falcons 13-7 on Dust II and 13-4 on Mirage, led by Russian Boris “magixx” Vorobiev’s K-D differential of 31-17. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov of Russia led Falcons with a 28-27 K-D differential.

Play continues Sunday with the final two matches:

–Team Vitality vs. Team Spirit (grand final)


–FURIA vs. Team Falcons (third-place match)

IEM Rio prize pool:

1. $125,000

2. $50,000

3. $30,000

4. $20,000

5-6. $12,500 — MOUZ, Natus Vincere

7-8. $7,000 — G2 Esports, Aurora Gaming

9-12. $5,000 — RED Canids, 3DMAX, B8, HOTU

13-16. $4,000 — Gentle Mates, Team Liquid, Passion UA, Legacy


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Team #Vitality #Team #Spirit #clash #IEM #Rio #grand #final">Deadspin | Team Vitality, Team Spirit to clash in IEM Rio grand final A backlit keyboard is part of the gear online video game streamer Jordan Woodruff uses in his Gilbert home. Jordan Woodruff Team Vitality and Team Spirit advanced to the grand final with semifinal victories Saturday at the 0,000 Intel Extreme Masters Rio event in Brazil. Vitality blanked FURIA and Spirit did the same to Team Falcons. FURIA and Team Falcons will meet in the third-place match on Sunday before Vitality and Spirit face off in the grand final. Sixteen Counter-Strike 2 teams have been competing this week for a top prize of 5,000. The double-elimination group stage began with two groups of eight teams, with all matches best-of-three. The group winners advanced to the playoff semifinals, with the group runners-up entering the quarterfinals as high seeds and the third-place teams entering the quarterfinals as low seeds. In the single-elimination playoffs, all matches have been best-of-three until Sunday’s best-of-five grand final. On Saturday, Vitality took out FURIA 13-10 on both Overpass and Ancient. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut of France paced the winning side with a 49-27 kill-death differential. For FURIA, Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato of Brazil posted a 36-28 K-D differential. Spirit cruised past Team Falcons 13-7 on Dust II and 13-4 on Mirage, led by Russian Boris “magixx” Vorobiev’s K-D differential of 31-17. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov of Russia led Falcons with a 28-27 K-D differential. Play continues Sunday with the final two matches: –Team Vitality vs. Team Spirit (grand final) –FURIA vs. Team Falcons (third-place match) IEM Rio prize pool: 1. 5,000 2. ,000 3. ,000 4. ,000 5-6. ,500 — MOUZ, Natus Vincere 7-8. ,000 — G2 Esports, Aurora Gaming 9-12. ,000 — RED Canids, 3DMAX, B8, HOTU 13-16. ,000 — Gentle Mates, Team Liquid, Passion UA, Legacy –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Team #Vitality #Team #Spirit #clash #IEM #Rio #grand #final

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