Emory's Picks (6 Live)
MEAC Champs have a slight advantage coming into the Celebration Bowl because of ...
Playoff game atmosphere for both teams and the reason why I like the Colts here is...
Emory's Past Picks
What gives me confidence in the LA Rams to cover is their defense. This is a disciplined defense that has the ability to collapse the edge with their pass rushers. On offense they do a good job of operating with balance, and that balance will give the Bills problems in this game.
Tigers Coach T.C. Taylor has Jackson State doing some impressive things since taking over for Coach Prime. Wire to wire, this has been the best team in the SWAC all season long and have dominated on both sides of the ball.
While it has been a great story so far for the Saints, this Rams offense does a great job of challenging your eye discipline and ability to play that way for 60-minutes. Defensively, expect this Rams pass rush to feast on Derek Carr and the Saints offensive line.
Where I give the Seahawks the advantage in this game vs the Jets is on the offensive side of the ball. There's a lot more trust in the Seahawks passing game than their is in the Jets one, and in a potential aerial attack, I have to side with Geno and the Hawks.
Interestingly enough, the Colts have a chance to run the table the rest of the way. Their last 'tough' game was last week vs Detroit. With the potential of the postseason within their grasp, look for their run game and physical defense to travel well with them to New England.
Where the Steelers have an opportunity in this game is within their ability to control both sides of the line of scrimmage. Pittsburgh does a great job of making opponents play their style of football and not many teams are equipped for that type of physical battle. Look for the Steeler defense to be the story here.
Miami understands what's at stake and will be able to attack the Orange secondary throughout the game. Playing indoors gives this offense the ideal conditions to be able to thrive and cover this double-digit spread.
What I love most about the Southern Jags in this game is their ability to run the ball. They have a three-headed monster in the backfield and do a fantastic job of leaning into who they are physically. Grambling does have a solid passing game, but has been inconsistent all season. Look for the Jags to take care of business in their annual rivalry game.
This is a fantastic rivalry game and I would look for the Ragin Cajuns to be able to move the ball at ease against this Warhawk defense. Even with QB Chandler Fields under center, this Cajuns offense hadn't missed a beat.