NFL Divisional Round predictions

#3 Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Arguably the most intriguing match-up of the Playoffs so far, the Jaguars travel to Heinz Field surviving a close encounter with the Bills. The most important question from Jacksonville's perspective was answered in their 10-3 home victory - the defence is as strong as ever and will look to carry this team all the way for the first time in franchise history.

Somewhat confusing, however, was just how much their offence struggled to gain yardage against the Bills' tough defensive unit. Blake Bortles actually ran for more yards (88) than he threw (87) and this is truly worrying for Jaguars' coaching staff.

Defence can win you championships, but you also need some sort of offence to accompany it. If your most effective way of gaining first downs is your 6'5'' quarterback rushing on option plays then you are inevitably going to struggle at some point.

One thing the third seed won't be able to rely upon is their opponents being held to 3 meagre points again. The Steelers' offence is just too good and too versatile to be held at bay the way the Bills were. If the Jaguars are to progress Leonard Fournette will have to rediscover his regular season form and, more importantly, Bortles will need to come up with more passing plays.

The Steelers then again are facing a group that has troubled them a lot at Heinz Field, most recently the Jaguars destroyed them 30-9 in October this season, despite Antonio Brown receiving for 157 yards.

This could turn out to be the closest game of the Divisional Round, a lot will depend on the outcome of the marquee match-up between the teams' star players: Antonio Brown and Jalen Ramsay.

Prediction: Steelers win 20-17