NFL Playoffs Articles - Page 14

The Buffalo Bills are headed to the state of Florida for one of the best matchups of Wild Card Weekend. The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Bills on Sunday for the 3-6 matchup in the AFC. The winner has a chance to play the New England Patriots or the Denver Broncos in the following round. This […]

The Carolina Panthers won the NFC South and clinched a playoff spot with an 8-9 record, making the postseason for the first time since 2017. Not everyone is sold on their run, but safety Nick Scott made it clear the team does not care how it looks from the outside. “As hard as we fight, […]

Momentum, intrigue, playoff energy, and fan engagement converge this weekend as the San Francisco 49ers prepare for a hostile road test vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. The Wild Card showdown at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday carries emotional weight, highly competitive stakes, and now a tangible reward for the 49ers Faithful. San Francisco enters as the NFC’s […]

Following a disappointing loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17 that ended hopes of securing the NFC’s top seed, the Los Angeles Rams handled their business in the regular season finale. Los Angeles lit up the Arizona Cardinals, earning the No. 5 seed and setting up a date with the Carolina Panthers in the […]

As the Buffalo Bills face the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card game in the NFL Playoffs, it will be an emotional game for running back Ray Davis. While the Bills have Super Bowl hopes, the team can’t underestimate the Jaguars, led by head coach Liam Coen, with whom Davis has a connection. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers captured the AFC North on the final play of the 2025 season. Their reward is a home date against the Houston Texans and their top-ranked defense. Teams have struggled to move the ball against Houston all season. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh has one of the least effective offenses in the league. The matchup did […]

After a season filled with huge wins, brutal losses, and more than a few quarters without a single completed pass, the Philadelphia Eagles enter single-elimination play as they welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Lincoln Financial Field for Wildcard Weekend. All of the Eagles stars, from Jalen Hurts, to Saquon Barkley, AJ Brown, Jalen Carter, […]

The Carolina Panthers are preparing to host the NFC Wild Card game on Saturday afternoon. They face a stiff test against the heavily-favored Los Angeles Rams. It goes without saying that the Panthers will need quite a bit to go their way if they want to pull off the upset. But on the eve of […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive and defensive lines could get a major boost for Sunday’s Wild Card clash with the San Francisco 49ers. Both Lane Johnson and Jalen Carter were back at practice this week. Carter dealt with a hip ailment that cropped up prior to the regular season finale. And Johnson has been sidelined for […]

Considering that the Chicago Bears just won their first divisional title in seven years and are returning to the playoffs after posting four straight seasons with double-digit losses, one might worry about players becoming complacent. Although teams always aim high, it is all too easy to subconsciously become content after reaching a huge milestone. Ben […]

The Seattle Seahawks were the best team in the NFC during the regular season. While they are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, they have some stiff competition, so it is far from a guarantee that the team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy. One issue, in particular, could really derail Seattle’s Super Bowl hopes. […]

The Buffalo Bills will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. However, leading up to the contest, Buffalo received some bad news regarding its latest injury report. Three players are already ruled out, while four others are questionable, according to Bills’ play-by-play radio broadcaster Chris Brown. […]

For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots will host an NFL Playoff game when they host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Star cornerback Carlton Davis III believes the local Boston crowd has been starved of the action and will respond by bringing a “legendary” atmosphere to Gillette Stadium. Davis is […]

Omarion Hampton may not fully understand all the pain the Chargers have suffered during their 66 years of existence, but fans are counting on the rookie running back to help end the seemingly endless anguish when the Bolts face the New England Patriots in Wild Card Weekend. Is he physically up to it, though? The […]

The New England Patriots are set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, marking the first home playoff game for the franchise in six years. However, there have been health concerns surrounding the roster, but the latest injury update should have Drake Maye extremely happy. Reports indicate that the Patriots’ offensive line will […]

The Houston Texans enter the 2025-2026 NFL Playoffs on a league-best nine-game win streak, making them favored to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round despite being the lower-seeded team. While Houston is poised for its best postseason run in years, it potentially finds itself in a nightmare matchup against a  T.J. Watt […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be facing against the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round, and it shoud be a good battle between two teams who have led with their defense this season. On offense, both teams have skill players who they have to watch out for, and head coach Demeco Ryans already has his […]

The Carolina Panthers are officially the NFC’s No. 4 seed in the NFL Playoffs, playing in their first Wild Card game since the 2017 season. The Panthers were +135 underdogs to make the playoffs this year and following a string of Week 18 results that worked in their favor, they managed to secure the NFC […]

Yes, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has dealt with a recent foot injury. And yes, the Bills have some issues on defense. However, the excuses are gone for Allen, and he must do it this year and win the Super Bowl. Remember, this is the NFL. Excuses are reserved for head coaches who get fired, […]

There’s no doubt that Seattle Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp stands beside not only his offensive coordinator but also his quarterback. However, there’s something Kupp can’t take. He mutes commentators like Cris Collinsworth, according to a post on X by Gregg Bell. “Cooper Kupp will watch NFL playoff games with his boys at home on #Seahawks […]

The Chicago Bears suffered a devastating Week 18 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions, 19-16. However, they now have a much greater opportunity at their hands. The Bears will be hosting the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. It’ll be a true rubber match between the storied rivals, as they split […]

The Carolina Panthers are gearing up for their first playoff game since the 2017 season this weekend. Carolina won the NFC South after Atlanta pulled off a thriller against New Orleans in Week 18. The Panthers now have their first division title since the Cam Newton years and are feeling hyped ahead of the playoffs. […]

This moment has been coming for Trevor Lawrence. Ever since he entered the league with generational expectations, every season has been measured against an impossible standard rather than contextual growth. The 2025 season, though, has changed that conversation. Lawrence is no longer simply ‘promising’ or ‘on the verge.’ He is playing at an MVP level, […]

After sneaking into the AFC Wild Card playoff picture, the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) will remain home to face the streaking Houston Texans (12-5). The teams will kick off from Acrisure Stadium on Monday night to put a bow on the first round of the 2026 NFL playoffs. The Steelers earned their bid after the wild […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will suit up in the playoffs for the third straight year, and he wants nothing more than to get over the hump and advance to the Super Bowl for the first time. But of course, it is easier said than done, especially since they are facing the Chicago Bears […]

January football in Foxborough rarely favors the visitors. With that, Los Angeles Chargers know exactly what they’re walking into. The AFC Wild Card Game against the second-seeded New England Patriots is the kind of test that strips teams down to their fundamentals. That’s ball security, discipline, and toughness in the trenches. The Patriots enter with […]

The NFL playoffs are here and only the best of the best remain with 14 teams vying for a Super Bowl. Six of those teams will have their hopes ended prematurely over Wild Card Weekend, and there are a few blockbuster matchups on the card. On Sunday night, two of the best quarterbacks in the […]

The Green Bay Packers have good news with Jordan Love ready to go, and Trevon Diggs facing no limitations. However, the Packers listed six players as questionable on their injury report for the Bears game, according to a post on X by Rob Demovsky. “Packers list six as questionable: RT Zach Tom (back/knee) S Javon […]

The Los Angeles Rams face a tough battle against the Carolina Panthers. But they should have an edge if Davante Adams plays, as expected. Still, like every NFL team, the Rams have a fatal flaw, and it could derail their Super Bowl hopes in the NFC playoffs. The Rams, who have a record of 12-5, […]

Don’t look now, but the vibes surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles have sneakily changed. Previous concerns about a repeat of the 2023-24 season have started to dissipate, as the defending champions embark on what actually appears to be a manageable path back to the Super Bowl. AJ Brown is reportedly a welcome locker room presence, linebacker […]

Nico Collins explained why his star quarterback CJ Stroud is build for the biggest moments of the NFL playoffs as the Houston Texans prepare for their journey in the postseason. Collins has been teammates with Stroud for three consecutive years, standing out as a potent duo when it comes to quarterback-receiver connections. Houston has benefitted […]

The Houston Texans are back in the NFL Playoffs and looking to advance past the AFC Wild Card round for the third-straight year. Standing in their way are the No. 4 seed Pittsburgh Steelers who continue to extend their unlikely season behind veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The stage is set as both teams will meet […]

The Buffalo Bills can be expected to have veteran kicker Matt Prater for this coming Sunday’s AFC Wild Card Round matchup against Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Prater did not practice on Wednesday with a listed right squad issue, but he returned to the field on Thursday for a […]

The San Francisco 49ers are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, January 11, for a Wild Card Playoff matchup. Leading up to the contest, star tight end George Kittle gave Philly fans a shoutout while talking with media members. Kittle, who is 32 years old, claims he appreciates Eagles fans for essentially […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to defend their championship, and it may be surprising to some people that they are in this position. After the chaos throughout the season with the offense losing steam, starting with A.J. Brown, they went through a slump and there were many questions on whether they could get out of […]

The Chicago Bears (11-6) and Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) split their regular season meetings, placing even more stakes on their grudge match in the 2025-2026 NFL playoffs. The Bears’ win over the Packers in the rematch allowed them to take control of the NFC North, giving them home-field advantage in the Wild Card matchup. Chicago’s […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be facing the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card Round, and it sounds like they may gettng back one of their key players for the big matchup. Davante Adams has missed the past few games with a hamstring injury, but he has been working himself back to get on the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a huge win in Week 18 thanks to Tyler Loop’s missed field goal. Now the Steelers are AFC North champions and will host a home playoff game this weekend against the Texans. Pittsburgh has already exceeded expectations by finishing the regular season 10-7 and making the playoffs. But there is still […]

With Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert still dealing with his injured hand, head coach Jim Harbaugh knows it’s still time to put up or shut up. But the Chargers have a fatal flaw that will derail their Super Bowl hopes in the AFC playoffs. The Chargers, who finished the regular season with a record […]