NFL Playoffs Articles - Page 23

The Los Angeles Chargers’ season ended in devastating fashion on Saturday, when they lost 32-12 to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card round at NRG Stadium. Justin Herbert, the team’s star quarterback, shouldered the blame for the defeat, saying, “I let the team down,” via Thuc Nhi Nguyen on X, formerly Twitter. Herbert’s […]

Well, that didn’t go well. The Los Angeles Chargers were 2.5 point favorites for a road matchup against the Houston Texans. Rex Ryan suggested the game was essentially a bye week for the Chargers, who would easily roll the AFC South champs. But that’s why they play the games. Houston took Los Angeles behind the […]

Entering Wild Card Weekend against the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had the type of performance that fans won’t forget for a long, long time. In fact, it was such a bad performance that he surpassed a milestone he didn’t even reach across the Chargers’ 17-game regular season, per Ari Meirov on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers went into their Wild Card playoff game with the Houston Texans as 3-point favorites even though the game was played at NRG Stadium, the home of the Texans. The expectations were that Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert would get the best of the Texans defense and lead head coach Jim Harbaugh’s […]

Joe Mixon ran his way toward the “NVP” for the Houston Texans Saturday. That award isn’t a typo, as it stands for the Nickelodeon Valuable Player — awarded after beating the Los Angeles Chargers. Mixon gashed the Bolts with 25 carries, 106 yards and scored once in the 32-12 rout at NRG Stadium. The veteran […]

Before diving headfirst into this topic, it’s important to note that this article is not easy to write. This Philadelphia Eagles team is a true juggernaut. After a disappointing 2024 season, head coach Nick Sirianni has revamped his coaching staff and roster. Some key additions include hiring accomplished offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and signing Pro Bowl running […]

During their Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been the focal point of many social media users. While Herbert usually has social media on his side, the complete opposite happened during his playoff meltdown against the Texans’ defense. Though users attacked CJ Stroud early into this game, […]

As the Los Angeles Rams prepare to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Arizona, it’s safe to say football isn’t the only thing on the team’s mind. Take, for example, head coach Sean McVay, who actually had to evacuate his home with his wife and son due to the fires around the Pacific Palisades in […]

With their Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans getting the Nickelodeon makeover, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh got real on one of the channel’s most iconic characters: Spongebob Squarepants. Before Saturday afternoon’s action between the Chargers and Texans, the Nickelodeon broadcast featured a graphic of Harbaugh’s quote on Spongebob, expressing what makes […]

The Houston Texans easily won the eminently winnable AFC South with a 10-7 record. Yet despite earning the right to host a playoff game in the Wild Card round, former coach turned commentator Rex Ryan equated the matchup to a bye for the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. In the first half of Saturday afternoon’s game […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers limped into the playoffs, losing four straight games to fall to 10-7 on the season. The offense struggled immensely during that four-game stretch, averaging less than 14.3 points per game. The Steelers desperately need a spark as they prepare to take on their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, in the Wild Card […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will honor the Los Angeles Fire Department with special pregame warmup gear ahead of their AFC Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The team shared images of the tribute on X, formerly known as Twitter, as a gesture to recognize first responders amid the devastating California wildfires. The […]

The Green Bay Packers finished third in the highly competitive NFC North. The team produced an 11-6 record but back-to-back losses to close out the regular season dropped the Packers to the seventh seed in the NFC, setting up a road matchup with the second seed Philadelphia Eagles. While the first round draw isn’t ideal, […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts missed the final two games of the regular season due to a concussion suffered in Week 16, but the 26-year-old QB cleared concussion protocol on Friday, clearing the way for him to get the start in Philly’s Wild Card Round matchup with the Green Bay Packers. It should go without […]

The Baltimore Ravens are under immense pressure heading into their AFC Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to former NFL quarterback Alex Smith. During ESPN’s NFL Postseason Countdown, Smith shared his thoughts on the high-stakes showdown set for Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. Smith praised the Pittsburgh Steelers, who finished the season […]

The Kansas City Chiefs, while not in the most convincing fashion, earned a 15-2 record, the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and a bye in the Wild Card of the NFL Playoffs. Still, one former Chiefs quarterback believes Patrick Mahomes’ playoff legacy is at stake. Mahomes, of course, has won three Super Bowls, Super […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Washington Commanders in the wild-card round of the NFL Playoffs, one individual matchup that people will keep an eye on is wide receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Now that the Commanders star has been taken off the injury report, people are wondering how intense the […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for their big Wild Card Round showdown against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field, fan sentiment has been mixed, to say the least, as the excitement surrounding the game has been dimmed somewhat by Kellen Moore’s future. You see, just one year after landing in Philadelphia, Moore […]

With the Wild Card Weekend kicking off on Saturday, Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning joined Kevin Clark on This Is Football to discuss the coaches leading each team in the postseason. To reach the playoffs, a team must be well-coached. And when asked which coach Manning would’ve liked to be coached by, he didn’t […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions will not derail their season. The Vikings finished the regular season with a 14-3 record and they had designs on earning the top seed in the NFC, gaining a bye week in the Wild Card round and winning the NFC North. However, […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive line was widely considered a question mark, if not an outright weak point of the team’s offense. On paper, that assertion makes sense, as the Ravens lost multiple starters, including right tackle Moses Morgan to the New York Jets and Kevin Zeitler to the Detroit […]

In a week that’s been full of travesty for the Los Angeles Rams and those within the affected area of the wildfires across California, Sean McVay’s team doesn’t appear rattled at all. Though this game didn’t necessarily involve the Rams, there was a moment following Sunday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions […]

The Los Angeles Chargers brought in head coach Jim Harbaugh to effectively change the franchise’s culture. On Saturday, fans will see how far they have truly come. With the devastating wildfires weighing heavy on LA’s mind, the team will try to overcome the Houston Texans in Saturday’s NFL playoffs encounter. Management is making a slew […]

The Denver Broncos are heading into the 2025 NFL Playoffs with very little to lose after a successful regular season. The AFC Conference’s seven seed will now face a Buffalo Bills’ team with championship-sized expectations. Head coach Sean Payton has brought this franchise back to the postseason for the first time since its Super Bowl […]

Although they’re set to face off against the Los Angeles Rams, sometimes, for the Minnesota Vikings, it’s bigger than football. The Vikings and the Wilf Family Foundations, led by Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf, have donated $1 million to “support on-the-ground relief efforts in communities affected by the California wildfires,” the team announced on […]

On paper, the Philadelphia Eagles are facing off against an above-average defense in the Wild Card Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. Despite ranking finishing in the NFC North at 11-6, the Packers have found a way to get things done in all facets of the defensive side of the ball, ranking 13th in passing […]

Heading into their Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers appear to be in better shape than they were to end the regular season, with a promising slew of injury updates on Jordan Love, Malik Willis, and Romeo Doubs, per Tom Pelissero on X. “#Packers QBs Jordan Love (right elbow) and […]

As the Washington Commanders take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the NFL Playoffs, there was some slight concern regarding the availability of a key offensive player. Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels had a quad injury, but his status for his first postseason game has now been revealed. According to NFL […]

The Los Angeles Rams officially ended the Arizona Cardinals’ postseason dreams on Dec. 28. That was a first-world problem even at the time, but it feels particularly trivial in the wake of the devastating LA wildfires. Divisional rivalry ceases to exist when tragedy strikes. The Cardinals are doing what they can to help the Rams […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ passing game has taken a backseat to Saquon Barkley’s magnificent rushing ability this season, but head coach Nick Sirianni will need the offense to fire on all cylinders if they are going to reach the Super Bowl. Injuries and rust threaten to slow down this train before it can roll into the […]

The Washington Commanders will have cornerback Marshon Lattimore back in action just in time for their Wild Card clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the positive news during a press conference, saying, “He hit all the markers we need to see, so we’re pumped to have him back.” via Nicki […]

The Houston Texans are giving wide receiver Diontae Johnson a fresh start, and they’re banking on him making an impact in their AFC wild-card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. Claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, Johnson is settling into his third team this season and looking to prove he still has […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is looking to fully break out of his funk in time for the playoffs, but it will be harder to do so without one of his most experienced offensive linemen on the field. Right guard Shaq Mason, who missed the last two regular season games with a knee injury, is […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made the NFL Playoffs for the third consecutive year under head coach Todd Bowles. Baker Mayfield and company will now host a young Washington Commanders’ team in a game projected to be tight. While Tampa Bay went on a four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, the team […]

Once this Wild Card matchup was re-located due to the wildfires in California, the Los Angeles Rams — and Matthew Stafford, specifically — were dealt one more tough blow, as receiver Demarcus Robinson got charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI, per TMZ Sports. Hours after the Rams’ loss to the Eagles on Sunday Night […]

The recent weeks haven’t been the most ideal for the Pittsburgh Steelers. On a four-game skid, Mike Tomlin’s squad finished off the regular season with a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Saturday. That gives them a 10-7 record and a sixth-seed finish ahead of the playoffs, meaning they’ll face none other than their AFC […]

Going into their Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. had one major piece of advice for his team regarding quarterback Baker Mayfield, per Zach Selby of Commanders.com. “He’s been hard to tackle in the pocket across every team that goes in there,” defensive coordinator Joe Whitt […]

If you are a fan of one of the final 14 teams left standing, congratulations. Now the fun can begin. Our NFL Playoff Power Rankings have the usual suspects leading the way, but don’t expect all favorites to earn wins in the Wild Card round. While the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs each earned […]

Following the vicious fires in the Los Angeles, CA, region that caused this Wild Card game to relocate, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had a heartfelt message for Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams before their playoff matchup, per ESPN. “There’s really no words you can say other than you’re thinking about them, […]