What's been fun to watch about the Chicago Bears offense this year is their versatility. This team can win in many different ways. In this rivalry game that has significant divisional implications, without their best pass rusher up front and on the interior, the Packers will have trouble vs the 12 personnel of the Bears, giving them enough to cover the spread at Soldier Field.

It's been a storied run for the Redbirds during this playoff season. Both teams are built similarly in the trenches on both sides of the ball. They also love to establish the ground game as well. Villanova has the better secondary and are more apt to connect on some much needed passes if the run game should come to a halt. And that'll be the difference here vs Illinois State.

What we saw last week from the Eagles can't just be chalked up to playing the Raiders. We saw them be able to operate with balance, taking what the defense was giving them. On the other side of the ball, I expect this Eagles defense to feast off of a Commanders offensive attack that lacks any true threat at the skill positions, putting QB Marcus Mariota in a bind all game long.

What a fantastic matchup here in the FCS Semi-finals between two heated rivals. This game is always one of the better ones on the calendar and we get it for the right to go to Nashville for the FCS Championship. This line jumped a full point during the week, but I can't jive with that number in a game of this magnitude with two teams of the same caliber. Expect this to come down to a field goal or less.

Tulane got absolutely obliterated in their first meeting earlier in the season. Since then, both teams' coaches have been hired by other programs, but Jon Summerall has decided to stay and coach the team through the playoffs. And what we saw from Tulane defensively in the AAC title game could be a sign of things to come here against the Rebels. Look for the Green Wave to fare much better this time around with everything on the line, embracing the role of the G5 underdog.

Where the Aggies have an advantage over the Canes is at the QB position. A healthy Marcel Reed gives Texas A&M a plus-one in the run game and changes the math defensively for Miami. All things being equal across the board, look for the Aggie signal caller to be the reason why they win the game and cover.

I expect this game to come down to who can protect their respective QB best, and which QB can supersede the pressure and situation, to make plays. In both instances, it keeps coming up Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. I expect to be the game to really get them going for the duration of the regular season.

If their performances on Thanksgiving were of any indication, this matchup will be a classic one between the Packers and Bears. Where the Bears have the edge is in their ability to operate with balance offensively. Their run game and complementary passing game makes them difficult to defend. Also, with a healthy and deep secondary, they matchup well versus a Packers passing game.

Despite some of the flashes of good plays in garbage time, the Saints offense with a rookie QB hasn't been much to hang onto recently. Tampa Bay finds themselves in desperation mode here, as they are trying to keep a stranglehold on the division lead with the Panthers starting to surge. Look for them to go all gas no brakes on the Saints at home.

Rookie QB Cameron Ward has had a tough go at it this season from a protection standpoint. His offensive line hasn't done a great job of keeping him clean throughout the game. Currently he leads the league with 48 sacks and has to face Miles Garrett and the Browns defense this Sunday. Expect the Browns offense to garner a lot of opportunities with the ball.

I think this game is one that features two teams that are mirror images of each other. Both are solid along the offensive line and both can run the ball WHEN they want to. Defensively they are fundamentally sound and do a great job of minimize the big play. 5.5 points is a bit too much for me, when the matchup says it should be close to a pick'em.

The Cavaliers have played excellent offense this year, but their defensive efforts are the reason why they are in this position to punch their ticket to the postseason. Look for them to be able to get both key and timely stops against the Blue Devils offense en route to running into the postseason.

With the spread being only four points, I actually think that's giving a nod and some respect to Indiana. The problem is that I don't think the Hoosiers can find enough points to successfully cover this spread. Ohio State's passing offense is going to be the reason why they are able to get to cover town vs Indiana.

Alabama was able to take advantage of Georgia still trying to figure things out at the earlier juncture of the season. Right now, QB Gunnar Stockton is playing more consistent ball than Ty SImpson. Alabama also is entering this game a bit banged up, all of which will help the Bulldogs get their revenge and cover.

This game will be one of the more entertaining ones of the weekend. Both teams are equally as tough defensively and on offense. I am quite surprised at the 8.5 spread, as this game should be under 4.5 points. Expect this one to come down to the wire, especially with a trip to the Celebration Bowl on the line