Gridiron Player Club NFL 1-3 Units (1/18/25)

NFL

2 Picks (6 Units).

4:30PM EST: Texans/Chiefs Under 41.5 (3 Units).

Houston's offense played decent last week but LA had 4 turnovers, 5 if you include the turnover on downs. The Texans still gave the ball away 3 times themselves. Houston’s offense had been a mess for weeks and last week’s game doesn't have us convinced that's changed. KC has one of the best defenses in the league and they’re fresh with multiple weeks off. They also get CB Jaylen Watson back for this game and that's a big get. Playing at Arrowhead in 23° temps in the playoffs is a hell of a lot tougher than going into LA. The Texans defense has played well all year, and this KC offense isn't too explosive. They lean on the run and short passing attack. It's a lower total but we see an ugly grind it out affair for 60 minutes.

8PM EST: Lions -9 (3 Units).

Washington's a good story but just don't think they’re contenders yet. TB played poorly last week and let Washington squeak out with a win. Baker Mayfield gifting them 7 points with that fumble really sealed the deal. Detroit's Dome is a lot louder and tougher on opposing offenses and those fans will be going all day long. Detroit beat up a very good Vikings team at Home in their regular season finale and are coming into this fresh from the 1st round bye. Washington's defense has played multiple elite offenses this season and they've been had each and every time. Jayden Daniel's is also a rookie QB playing in the biggest game of his life. The Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels combo is sure to cause issues in the NFC East for years to come but we don’t have them on Detroit’s level.