GAME OVERVIEW::

The top two teams in the regular season in average time of possession (GB: first-ranked 32:32, LAR: second-ranked 32:01)High profile injuries to both teams (David Bakhtiari for the Packers and Aaron Donald for the Rams)Two ball-possession teams; expect a decrease to the overall offensive plays run from scrimmage hereBoth teams should largely be afforded the opportunity to attack this game in their preferred manors

HOW LOS ANGELES WILL TRY TO WIN::

The Rams have two key players with injuries of note heading into a Divisional round matchup with the Packers; defensive . . .

GAME OVERVIEW::

Two contrasting styles with respect to play-calling tendencies and offensive game planSaid tendencies remain rather sticky in various game scripts (the Ravens lead the league in rush rate when trailing (52%) and the Bills rank third in pass play rate when leading (58%))This leaves us with a very clear picture on how each team is likeliest to attack here (“guaranteed points”)A lot to unpack regarding likely chalk running back Devin Singletary

HOW BALTIMORE WILL TRY TO WIN::

Outside linebacker Matthew Judon, defensive end Calais Campbell and cornerback Marcus Peters highlight the players yet to practice . . .

GAME OVERVIEW::

Of the remaining playoff teams, the Chiefs and Browns are the worst-rated defenses (22nd and 25th overall DVOA)Might be some misconceptions surrounding the Kansas City pass-catchers to take advantage of (Denzel Ward is expected back from the COVID list, but is not being used in shadow coverage this season as the Browns have shifted to a 4-3 base cover-3 defensive scheme under defensive coordinator Joe Woods)The strength of Kansas City’s defense is the pressure they create up front, an area that is once again muted against the top-graded offensive line . . .

GAME OVERVIEW::

Defense wins championships, baby; this should be a good one (NO ranks second in overall defensive DVOA while TB ranks fifth)Both teams are likely to tilt towards the pass, with the Bucs attacking downfield heavily and the Saints looking to hit the short areasLikely defensive struggle as each team jockeys for field position

HOW TAMPA BAY WILL TRY TO WIN::

The Buccaneers will welcome back inside linebacker Devin White, who together with Lavonte David form one of the best run-stopping inside linebacker groupings in the NFL. The biggest injury news from Tampa involves outside linebacker Jason . . .