Md. Gov. Moore follows stellar week choosing soccer playoff video games with extra predictions

Another week, one other fabulous slate of playoff video games for soccer followers. And there’s no larger fan than Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

The governor had a dream week choosing NFL and faculty playoff video games for WTOP final week. He went 7-1 (2-0 for faculty and 5-1 for NFL). Moore’s solely miss was choosing the Jags over the Bills.

But, can he maintain his sizzling streak going? Moore gave WTOP his picks in all 5 upcoming professional and faculty playoff video games.

NFL matchups

For the NFL Divisional video games, Moore likes Denver (14-3) at residence to beat Buffalo (12-5).

“I wouldn’t want to play this Broncos team in Denver right now,” he informed WTOP. “Bills quarterback Josh Allen has 10 interceptions on the season. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see at least one this weekend.”

“In the end, I really think it’s the defense for the Broncos that’s going to deliver the win for them,” he mentioned.

In the San Francisco (14-3) at Seattle (12-5) matchup, Moore mentioned, “This Seahawks team is looking like the most well-rounded in the playoffs. They’ve got it all.”

Moore mentioned he’s listening to the harm standing of Seahawks’ quarterback Sam Darnold (indirect). “If he plays, I’m confident, they’ll win,” he mentioned.

New England (14-3) hosts Houston (12-5) within the different AFC Divisional sport.

“I’m putting my faith in Drake Maye here. He’s been an animal on the field,” Moore mentioned. “This Patriots team has one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL and I think it’s going to overcome this Texans’ defense.”

The governor saved his boldest choose for the ultimate NFL sport of the weekend between the Rams (12-5) and the Bears (11-6).

Frigid temperatures are anticipated in Chicago, which could favor the underdog residence crew. Bears’ second-year quarterback and Gonzaga High School alum Caleb Williams is coming off a sport by which he accomplished an all-time clutch throw on fourth down to assist Chicago advance.

“I think this is going to be a year for these sophomore quarterbacks,” Moore mentioned, including he thinks the Rams are “running out of steam.”

“I know this is my big upset of the week, but I’m locking in on the Bears,” he mentioned.

College soccer

For the College Football Playoff National Championship sport Monday evening, Moore didn’t hesitate to choose undefeated Indiana (15-0) over Miami (13-2), regardless of the sport being performed in Miami Gardens.

“Miami has been playing great football and they’ve had a hell of a season but I just don’t see Indiana losing this one,” Moore informed WTOP. “Indiana isn’t just winning games, they are blowing people out. What they did to Oregon last week was embarrassing. I mean they crushed them.”

The Hoosiers are led by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who’s a Miami native.

“I just think Mendoza does it all here. He gets the win and then rides into the first spot in the draft,” Moore mentioned.

WTOP will maintain checking in with Moore for his picks till a champion is topped within the Super Bowl.

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