The 2016 NFL playoffs kick off this Saturday afternoon, and we'll soon learn who the Arizona Cardinals -- along with the three other teams with a first-round bye -- will face in next weekend's divisional round.
Here are predictions for all four Wild Card games from ABC15's Craig Fouhy and Shane Dale.
Texans at Chiefs - Saturday, 2:20 p.m., ABC15
Craig Fouhy: Chiefs QB Alex Smith doesn't necessarily like to run, but he'll run when he's open, and I think that's what the Texans will have to contend with. Chiefs 21, Texans 14
Shane Dale: The Chiefs are riding a 10-game winning streak and their defense is humming along. Smith is a great game manager. I think the Texans are more likely to beat themselves than the Chiefs are, even though the Texans are at home. Chiefs 24, Texans 23
Steelers at Bengals - Saturday, 6:15 p.m.
Fouhy: Two words: Ben Roethlisberger. He's a champion, and the Steelers just win. I do think it's going to be a close game because it's in Cincy. Steelers 27, Bengals 24
Dale: Bengals QB A.J. McCarron has played well in relief of injured starter Andy Dalton, who will miss Saturday's game. I get the feeling the Bengals are due to finally get past their long-time NFC North nemesis. Bengals 31, Steelers 30
Seahawks at Vikings - Sunday, 11:05 a.m.
Fouhy: Minnesota is the most underrated team in the league, but Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is just too tough. I want the Seahawks to win so they can go take care of business at Carolina, and then the Cardinals would get to host the NFC Championship game. Seahawks 21, Vikings 14
Dale: The Seahawks have played in cold, rainy conditions, but have they played in conditions this cold? However, the Seahawks blew out the Vikings when they met in Minnesota a few weeks ago -- and how can you go against Russell Wilson right now? Seahawks 20, Vikings 17
Packers at Redskins - Sunday, 2:40 p.m.
Fouhy: If Seattle wins at Minnesota, the Cardinals will play whoever wins this game. I just think Washington is the better team right now. It's hard for anyone to bet against Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, but he's just not playing at a high level right now. Redskins 27, Packers 14
Dale: This is a classic case of two teams going in opposite directions. The Redskins have won four games in a row and are 6-2 at home. The Packers have fallen apart down the stretch, including that 30-point loss at the Cardinals two weeks ago. This is my blowout pick of the weekend. Redskins 31, Packers 14
