NFL Playoff Picks: Early Score Predictions for Every Divisional Matchup

After a stellar opening weekend of playoff football, it's time to turn our attention to the Divisional Round matchups and focus on what Saturday and Sunday's games will likely bring.

Here's an early look at how those games should shape up.

New Orleans Saints (14-3) at San Francisco 49ers (13-3)

In the Wild Card Round against the Detroit Lions, Drew Brees threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns and looked downright unstoppable. This weekend against the a 49ers team that ranked 16th in the NFL in pass defense, I don't expect the Saints to slow down. 

San Francisco will try to slow the game down and own the clock in an attempt to keep Brees and his offense off the field. I don't think Jim Harbaugh and company can do it, as the Saints are simply rolling right now.

New Orleans 35, San Francisco 17

Denver Broncos (9-8) at New England Patriots (13-3)

We all saw what Tim Tebow did on Sunday, and while it was impressive, the New England Patriots are a completely different animal than the banged-up Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Broncos and Patriots tangled in Week 15, and Tom Brady and New England came away with a 41-23 win in Denver. This Saturday at Gillette Stadium, I don't think the result will be any different.

Tebow is capable of pulling off magic, but not against a team as polished and prolific as the Patriots.

New England 45, Denver 24

Houston Texans (11-6) at Baltimore Ravens (12-4)

Two teams that rely on running the football and tough defense are set to tangle in Baltimore on Sunday. As we saw on Saturday, the Texans will lean heavily on Arian Foster and their defense to get things done. That's exactly how the Ravens and Ray Rice have won games this season.

In a matchup of teams who play similar styles of football, I find looking at the quarterbacks is the way to go. While he hasn't been great this season, Baltimore's Joe Flacco has more experience than Houston's T.J. Yates. I give Baltimore a slight nod at home and in the quarterback department.

Baltimore 17, Houston 14

New York Giants (10-7) at Green Bay Packers (15-1)

The Giants continue to defy the odds and win games, but this weekend against a rested and almost unstoppable Packers team, New York's run will come to an end.

The Packers have won 21 of their last 22 games, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been almost perfect this season. At home, Green Bay should come away with another win and cruise to the NFC Championship Game.

Green Bay 38, New York (Giants) 21