Westview’s Ja’Kye Beard (7) runs with the ball against Wooddale during a Class 3A first round playoff game at Hardy Graham Stadium on Nov. 6, 2026. Photo by Christel Laney.

“Upsets rule in the football playoffs,” I said walking in the office Monday morning.

“Agreed, but are talking like Oregon over Ohio State or Notre Dame over Miami,” Gabriel Jackson said.

“No, I am talking about Greenfield going down to No. 1-seeded Middle College and picking up a 49-14 victory,” I said.

“Yea, and how about Jerrick McMullen rushing for 263 yards in that game with five touchdowns,” Jackson replied.

“It’s one of the best times of the year, so who will be the upset in the second round of the playoffs?” I said.

“Maybe it will be me pulling out the win over you here in the 13th week of our pick’em..” Jackson laughed.

Jackson and myself tied last week with our pick’em as we each went 12-3. We both went 4-1 in the Obion County and Weakley County picks with the lost miss being Greenfield’s win over Middle College.

In our two counties, I have gone 60-7 (.896 winning percentage), while Jackson has gone 46-21 (.687).

We both also missed Lakeland Prep’s win over North Side, while I missed Concord Christian’s win over Fayette Academy and Jackson missed Bolivar’s win over Bolton.

Through 12 weeks of the season, I have a 153-20 record (.884), while Jackson has a 132-41 record (.763).

Could Jackson get me in Round 2 picks?

Cheatham County (8-3) at Westview (11-0)

The Chargers will get a tougher test this week than in the first week as Cheatham County has shown the ability to score points. But Asa Barnes, Miles Brown and Graham Simpson make all of the difference.

Odom’s Pick: Westview 38, Cheatham County 12

Jackson’s Pick: Westview 36, Cheatham County 7

South Fulton (10-1) at Cornersville (11-0)

The Red Devils struggled with Oakhaven in the first round, and now they must travel to an undefeated Cornersville team that has had some juggernauts over the years.

Odom’s Pick: Cornersville 35, South Fulton 32

Jackson’s Pick: South Fulton 40, Cornersville 37

Dresden (6-5) at McKenzie (8-2)

This is a rematch of a Week 2 game that the Rebels won easily. Dresden coach Justin Cruse will try to throw something different at McKenzie and hope his defense can contain the Rebels.

Odom’s Pick: McKenzie 42, Dresden 14

Jackson’s Pick: McKenzie 39, Dresden 10

Greenfield (7-4) at Eagleville (7-4)

The Yellowjackets will be back on the road this week at an Eagleville team that has struggled in the second round. Eagleville hasn’t reached the quarterfinals since 2013, while Greenfield hasn’t won two playoff games in one season in program history.

Odom’s Pick: Greenfield 24, Eagleville 21

Jackson’s Pick: Eagleville 21, Greenfield 14

Best of the West

Class 1A

Wayne County (5-6) at Humboldt (10-1)

Odom’s Pick: Humboldt

Jackson’s Pick: Humboldt

Class 2A

Milan (9-2) at Adamsville (10-1)

Odom’s Pick: Adamsville

Jackson’s Pick: Adamsville

Riverside (8-3) at Huntingdon (11-0)

Odom’s Pick: Huntingdon

Jackson’s Pick: Huntingdon

Class 3A

Dyersburg (7-4) at Whites Creek (9-1)

Odom’s Pick: Dyersburg

Jackson’s Pick: Dyersburg

Covington (8-3) at Fairview (11-0)

Odom’s Pick: Fairview

Jackson’s Pick: Fairview

Class 4A

Crockett County (10-1) at Marshall County (6-5)

Odom’s Pick: Crockett County

Jackson’s Pick: Crockett County

Spring Hill (9-2) at Lexington (11-0)

Odom’s Pick: Lexington

Jackson’s Pick: Lexington

Springfield (10-1) at Haywood (9-2)

Odom’s Pick: Springfield

Jackson’s Pick: Haywood

Division II-A

TCA (9-1) at Nashville Christian (8-2)

Odom’s Pick: Nashville Christian

Jackson’s Pick: Nashville Christian

Jackson Christian (9-2) at MTCS (9-1)

Odom’s Pick: Jackson Christian

Jackson’s Pick: Jackson Christian

Providence Christian (7-4) at USJ (9-1)

Odom’s Pick: USJ

Jackson’s Pick: USJ

Michael Odom is the sports editor for the Mirror-Exchange, Weakley County Press, Brownsville States-Graphic and Fayette Falcon. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @GCSportsWriter. Reach him by email at michaelodom@milanmirrorexchange.com.