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NFL Playoff Predictions: 2017 match ups, winners, and Super Bowl champion

By Keith Rivas

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dolphins vs Patriots

Jan 1, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) throws a warmup pass before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) throws a warmup pass before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

No matter how the Dolphins weave their way out of the first round, all of the talk from then on will be about Matt Moore.

Taking the Steelers out of the playoff picture early would send a message to the Patriots they don’t want to hear, and normally don’t get until at least the AFC championship.

We’re coming for you next.

Moore got a chance to play the Patriots in the final week of the season, and didn’t do so bad.

Even in a loss, Moore handled the pressure decently, and would probably do well in a rebound.

Should the Dolphins find themselves at this point, they shouldn’t be favored or given an edge, really.

They can, however, make things really interesting.

Getting to Tom Brady is something few teams can do, but the Dolphins are capable of it. In order for that to happen, their rush defense is going to need to be spectacular, though.

Brady tends to shine in pressure playoff situations, but holding the Patriots off if it comes down to a rally is the best-case scenario for the fins.

I doubt the Dolphins could get a win, but I do see New England getting a scare in the midst of advancing.

Prediction:

20. 47. Final. 16. 59

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