NFL Playoffs Articles - Page 16

The conclusion of the regular season brought a moment of intense reflection for the Chicago Bears leadership following a narrow 19–16 loss to the Detroit Lions. During the final stages of the game, head coach Ben Johnson made a tactical decision to punt the ball away, a move that allowed the Lions to march down […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the postseason with a major reinforcement as DK Metcalf returns to the active roster following a two-game league suspension. Despite the looming legal distractions, Metcalf appears to be in high spirits, recently sharing a humorous social media post to celebrate his return to the team. His presence is a vital […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bears will play the game of their lives as they face their rival, the Green Bay Packers, in the NFC Wild Card game. Indeed, it remains to be seen as to how things will unfold, but former Bear Matt Forte isn’t holding back, per the Up & Adams Show. More than […]

The Los Angeles Rams should get Davante Adams back for their playoff game, and that will help them continue to be part of a dominant season by NFC West teams. And here are bold predictions for the Rams’ NFC Wild Card game against the Panthers. These teams met in the regular season, and the Panthers […]

After winning the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles are now gearing up for a Wild Card Round playoff matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. In their quest for success, the Eagles could have some massive reinforcements headed their way. Right tackle Lane Johnson is expected to practice on Wednesday for the first time since mid-November, […]

The Green Bay Packers have a boasting safety, and they have also added a new cornerback. But neither of those things will be able to make up for a fatal flaw that will derail their hopes in the NFC playoffs. Talking is one thing. Doing is another. And the Packers can’t hold up against the […]

Despite the controversial loss to the Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales didn’t blame the referees. And he was pleased that his team was still in the playoffs. Furthermore, the team made a move at the wide receiver position ahead of the Wild Card game against the Rams. The Panthers dropped a veteran and […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had a clear message for his team after they locked up a playoff spot with their ninth straight win. While proud of the accomplishment, he warned that small mistakes could quickly end Houston’s postseason run if they are not cleaned up. The Texans ended the regular season with a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers enter the postseason with momentum but no illusions. As their playoff run begins on the road, head coach Jim Harbaugh made it clear that regular-season success means nothing once January arrives. The Chargers earned the No. 7 seed after an 11-6 record in the regular season, sending Los Angeles on the […]

The defensive unit of the Los Angeles Chargers will be in full force for their wild-card round tussle against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. With quarterback Justin Herbert and running back Omarion Hampton being bothered by a hand injury and an ankle injury, respectively, the defensive crew will be expected to […]

The Buffalo Bills head to a place they last entered in the 2017 postseason: Duval County. And that came before Josh Allen emerged as the franchise quarterback. But the defense will be without Maxwell Hairston against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie cornerback exited in the Week 18 contest against the New York Jets with an […]

The Carolina Panthers, despite losing a heartbreaker to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, won the NFC South. Despite an 8-9 record, they will host an NFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams. The fourth-seeded Panthers were installed as 10.5-point underdogs in Vegas, a number not often seen by road teams in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with injuries to key players all season, but they’ve been able to defy the odds and make the playoffs despite the losses. They’ll have to continue to do that, as another important player went down with a season-ending injury, and it’s Tatum Bethune, according to Matt Barrows of The […]

The Los Angeles Rams have known for a couple of weeks that their path through the playoffs would probably not be straightforward. Their pursuit of the No. 1 seed in the NFC ended following losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons, forcing them to become road warriors for the postseason. LA trusts in its […]

The initial anxiety surrounding Cam Ward’s health has transformed into relief following the news that the Tennessee Titans quarterback avoided a major shoulder injury in the season finale. Despite exiting the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars early, medical evaluations confirmed that the rookie suffered only an AC joint sprain and will not require surgery. This […]

Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard exited the team’s 16-3 loss against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 in the fourth quarter after a knee scare, which ended his day for the regular-season finale on Sunday. However, after the game, Bullard made it clear he was not concerned about the knee and instead shifted his […]

The NFC West will be heavily represented in the playoffs, as the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks have all qualified. As the regular season concluded, all three franchise set new NFL history. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 37-20, moving to 12-5 on the season. The Seahawks clinched the No. 1 seed […]

The 2025-26 NFL regular season ends this week, and for some teams, this season has been over since October. With plenty of teams failing to live up to preseason expectations, while others far exceeded them, it has been yet another year of unpredictable football, but it has been fun to track all of it in […]

The Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 19–16, but the story cut deeper than the final score. The Bears clinched the NFC North and now head to the NFL Playoffs as the No. 2 seed despite the setback. The Lions are eliminated from postseason contention, and the focus shifts fully to January football. Caleb […]

Aaron Rodgers is headed back to the NFL playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season, and the moment clearly hit home. Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dramatic 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, the 42-year-old field general offered a rare, candid glimpse into what the achievement meant to him after a […]

For the first time since 1998, the NFL playoffs will not feature any of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, or Patrick Mahomes. It is safe to say that the NFL landscape is quite different this year compared to normal, and that will be on display during a postseason that is more wide open for any playoff […]

The Baltimore Ravens versus Pittsburgh Steelers contest featured climactic twists and turns. Both teams exchanged touchdowns including Lamar Jackson hitting Zay Flowers for 64 yards with under 2:30 left. But a missed Tyler Loop field goal handed Pittsburgh the AFC North. That moment didn’t stun Jackson, though. Rather a postgame question. “Bro, we just lost […]

The NFL Playoffs are just six days away, with the AFC and NFC Wild Card Weekend schedule set in place. As announced on Sunday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers will open the postseason at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears follow that up with […]

The 2025 NFL regular season is in the books, and the Los Angeles Chargers are headed east with little margin for error. After finishing 11-6 under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers secured the AFC’s No. 7 seed. They earned a Wild Card trip to Foxborough to face the No. 2-seeded New England Patriots. Sure, […]

The Seattle Seahawks clinched the No. 1 seed after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 13-3 on Saturday. With the club focusing on the upcoming playoffs, it appears the front office is thinking for the long term, too, as Charles Cross agreed to a new contract extension. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old left tackle agreed to […]

The Carolina Panthers pulled off a rare NFL Playoffs moment Sunday. Rare that a team loses its chance to clinch an outright division title, yet still win the division the following day. The Atlanta Falcons handed Carolina the NFC South by beating the New Orleans Saints. Atlanta’s win comes nearly 24 hours after the Panthers […]

The AFC South belongs to the Jacksonville Jaguars following their 41-7 demolition of the Tennessee Titans. It’s now the fifth division crown for the franchise. But also comes with NFL history. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter unveiled the milestone Jacksonville hits in ending the season 13-4. “The 2025 Jaguars now join the 2025 Patriots and […]

Oh, how the tables turn. Coming into their Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks, the San Francisco 49ers were being talked about as a dark horse contender for the playoffs. Despite the many injuries to their team this season, San Francisco’s performance in the last six or seven weeks gave fans hope that they […]

Sam Darnold witnessed the reversal of the last regular season finale he played in. He took a 31-9 Detroit Lions beatdown with the Minnesota Vikings around this time one year ago. Now he has the Seattle Seahawks looking like the NFC favorite — by beating the San Francisco 49ers. Darnold picked apart his former team […]

Carolina Panthers rookie Tetairoa McMillan watched a costly miscue unfold versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the Bryce Young interception wasn’t the only topic of postgame discussion in this crucial NFC South battle Saturday. McMillan’s best play got wiped away, due to an offensive pass interference call. The decision negated a 31-yard reception on third-and-two. […]

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves down 10-3 against the Seattle Seahawks. They’ve already needed to roll without Ricky Pearsall and Trent Williams. But now Dee Winters is added to the list on the NFL injury side. The franchise officially ruled him questionable to return to the game Saturday. The linebacker sustained an ankle injury […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stretched their season to Sunday, literally. All after holding off the Carolina Panthers in rain soaked fashion Saturday. But don’t expect head coach Todd Bowles to jump for joy soon in this NFC South race. Bowles has guided consecutive NFC South titles since succeeding Bruce Arians after the 2022 season. Chasing […]

The Carolina Panthers entered a rainy Raymond James Stadium ready to snap a long dry spell. A win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the Panthers a long-awaited NFC South title. But a drought that began after the 2015 season is on the brink of stretching into 2026. The Panthers botched an awful flea flicker […]

Cade Otton snapped a personal 20-game streak Saturday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All thanks to a Baker Mayfield dagger against the Carolina Panthers. Especially with Mayfield back from injury. Mayfield fired this strike through the rain to his tight end for the game’s opening touchdown during the first quarter. But it’s Otton’s first touchdown […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love dealt with concussions symptoms after Week 16. He’s since watch his team add Trevon Diggs ahead of the postseason. But will Love return to starter for the regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings? Love cleared concussion protocol, signaling the first step to his return. Except the Packers will […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After losing to the Carolina Panthers two weeks ago, Tampa Bay had a chance to cement its spot in the postseason against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, they lost, further complicating their hunt for a playoff spot. Now, the Buccaneers’ clash against the Carolina Panthers has some serious […]

Week 18 of the NFL season is back in action as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this deciding game in the NFC West division. The Seattle Seahawks (13-3) will visit the San Francisco 49ers (12-4) in a finale to win the NFC West and position as the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the […]

The Baltimore Ravens did their part in Week 17. The team needed a win and a Pittsburgh Steelers loss to stay alive in the playoff hunt. The Ravens rode Derrick Henry’s 216-yard, four-touchdown eruption to a victory over the Green Bay Packers. Then Baltimore got some help from the Cleveland Browns, who beat the Pittsburgh […]

With the final Week 18 of the NFL’s Regular Season already here, select Fantasy Football leagues may still be heading into their championship week matchups. A number of NFL teams will also be competing for their playoff lives in the last week of the season, making for frantic finishes and unexpected surprises to come. The […]