Miami Dolphins @ Houston Texans
Heading into what is sure to be a raucous NRG Stadium setting, the Miami Dolphins (14-2) will face off against the freshly minted AFC South Champions from Houston (10-6).
Despite being on the road, the Dolphins opened as 5.5 point favorites in Vegas, something JJ Watt didn't take too kindly.
"I see it as disrespectful to not be favored in our own building," Watt said. "I love being an underdog - we can go out and prove we are in it for the long haul."
Miami, who made the Super Bowl after making it in as the AFC's 4th seed last year (and being underdogs themselves against the Bengals), know they playoffs are a different animal.
"We don't pay attention to favorites or stuff like that," David DeCastro said. "Twelve teams are in the tournament. Our focus is on winning our own battles and trying to score one more point than the Texans - which will be tough to do."
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Texans to start hot. Houston needs to get an early lead to try to get the Dolphins to get the ball into Jacoby Brissett's hands more. With playmakers DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller on the outside, they can get a lead. But it may not last.
PREDICTION: Dolphins win 35-20
