Tom Brady and the fifth-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5) are set to face the fourth-seeded Washington Football Team (7-9) on the road in the opening round of the NFL Playoffs this Saturday at 8:15 p.m.
The Buccaneers are eight-point favorites. Many expect them to win, but not all see it unfolding that way.
Here’s a look at experts’ opinions on their chances, both in this game and big picture.
Benjamin Hoffman, The New York Times: Pick: Buccaneers. “Home field advantage shouldn’t be ignored, and Washington’s defense should give it a bright future, but Tampa Bay is expected to win easily.