Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Associated Press Photo/Sam Craft

Jared's Sunday NFL wild card picks: Ravens vs Titans, Bears vs Saints and Browns vs Steelers

The games start at 1 pm EST. Yesterday, the underdogs all covered. What will Sunday bring?

Ravens (-3.5) TITANS (54.5)

Jared’s Pick: Ravens

Breakout Player: QB Lamar Jackson

Ryan Tannehill and the Titans unexpectedly looked great in the playoffs last year. The difference is that this year their defense is not as good. I’d expect their offense to have a fairly productive day with Derrick Henry and AJ Brown being on fire lately, but will they be able to stop Lamar Jackson? Baltimore’s offense is number one in rushing going against the 19th ranked rushing defense. A majority of these rushing yards come from Jackson. Unless Tennessee can step up their run stoppage, Baltimore should cover.

Bears (+9.5) SAINTS (47.5)

Jared’s Pick: Bears

Breakout Player: WR Michael Thomas

I don’t see New Orleans as a first round exit this week, but 9.5 is too large of a spread to cover against Chicago’s defense. Chicago has been on a great run in these last few weeks with Mitchell Trubisky at QB and David Montgomery in the running game. The Bears should keep this game close.

STEELERS (-6) Browns (47)

Jared’s Pick: Steelers

Breakout Player: WR Chase Claypool

After watching the Browns almost lose to a bunch of Pittsburgh backups, I expect the Steelers to cover. Cleveland won’t be able to do much against Pittsburgh’s starting defense. The Browns have also had a fairly easy schedule this season, so I don’t have much praise for them excluding their running game. I’m expecting a blowout.

Jared Hackmyer is the founder of GOATNYG on Instagram.

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