Tom Silverstein's NFL picks: Wild-card playoffs

Journal Sentinel and PackersNews.com beat reporter Tom Silverstein will make his picks for every game throughout the NFL season. Find updated odds information from BetMGM here. Also check out our NFL stats pages for a live scoreboard and team-by-team injury reports.

SATURDAY

BUFFALO AT HOUSTON

Texans by 2½.

Straight up: Bills. Against the spread: Bills.

TENNESSEE AT NEW ENGLAND

Patriots by 4½.

Straight up: Patriots Against the spread: Titans.

SUNDAY

MINNESOTA AT NEW ORLEANS

Saints by 7½.

Straight up: Saints. Against the spread: Saints.

SEATTLE AT PHILADELPHIA

Seahawks by 1½.

Straight up: Seahawks. Against the spread: Seahawks.

LAST WEEK (season)

Straight up: 12-4 (158-97-1). Against the spread: 8-7-1 (115-139-2).