NFL Playoffs Articles - Page 32

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, […]

The Houston Texans need not worry about lame ramblings of former NFL head coach Rex Ryan. But they do have to deal with their postseason fatal flaw. Here is the Texans’ X-factor for their playoff game against the Chargers, and it’s not quarterback C.J. Stroud. In the AFC Wild-Card round, the Texans will take on […]

On Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens face off for an AFC North rivalry battle to kick off both teams’ playoff journeys. And with that, Steelers star pass rusher TJ Watt had a message for the team, per Mike DeFabo on X. “TJ Watt is a 4x All-Pro, 7x Pro Bowler and the […]

The Washington Commanders may have to deal with the loss of Kliff Kingsbury in the offseason. But for this weekend, stopping the run against the Buccaneers is the key to a Wild Card victory. And defense is the fatal flaw that will doom the Commanders in the 2025 NFL playoffs. Washington’s hopes of having any […]

Heading into their Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday, the Los Angeles Chargers received a mixed bag of injury updates, including the game designation for one of Justin Herbert’s key receivers, per the team’s X account. “LAC vs HOU game status. QUESTIONABLE: Eli Apple, JK Dobbins, Simi Fehoko, Quentin Johnston, Denzel Perryman, […]

When Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts showed up to Wednesday’s frigid practice wearing a tank top, he seemed like a man who was intent on suiting up for Sunday’s NFC Wild Card showdown with the Green Bay Packers. Hurts took another big step toward playing after logging full participation status in Thursday’s practice, per ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers quickly reestablished themselves as a playoff team under Jim Harbaugh. This new version of the Bolts pivoted back to a physical identity that finishes off games. But the Chargers also reignited or sparked careers through the new head coach. JK Dobbins added the bruising element Harbaugh envisioned. The running back proceeded […]

The Minnesota Vikings have made a lot of moves in the week leading up to their Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, particularly at quarterback. Before the team finalizes its depth chart, head coach Kevin O’Connell teased Daniel Jones potentially leaping over Nick Mullens to serve as Sam Darnold’s backup. O’Connell was asked […]

Lamar Jackson prepares to embark on a journey he hopes will lead to his first Super Bowl appearance while Sam Darnold does a similar thing in the other conference. But those players and all others have been told to play nice. The NFL sent a stern warning to teams about taunting ahead of the playoffs. […]

Going into Sunday’s playoff matchup against the Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles receiver AJ Brown’s injury status remains a hot topic. And while Brown practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday, he received an intriguing update, per Jeff McLane on X. “Do not see A.J. Brown at practice,” McLane wrote. “The #Eagles WR was listed […]

Bad injury news came in the form of Zay Flowers for the Baltimore Ravens. Good news surfaced in the presence of Kyle Hamilton. However, the Ravens have a fatal flaw that will doom them in the 2025 playoffs: Lamar Jackson. Longtime rival Pittsburgh stands in the way of the Ravens advancing to the divisional round. […]

The Buffalo Bills kick off their NFL playoff run with a matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. While they are heavily favored to win their Wild Card Weekend matchup, the playoffs have been tough for Buffalo. Josh Allen has only been to the AFC Championship Game once, losing in the Divisional Round three years […]

The stage is set for an electrifying AFC Wild Card clash as the Los Angeles Chargers gear up to take on the Houston Texans. After a season filled with exhilarating highs and challenging lows, the Chargers have fought their way to an impressive 11-6 record. With momentum on their side, the team is determined to […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper recounted the first time he saw franchise legend Von Miller in action. The two will clash in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs as Denver visits the No. 2 seeded Buffalo Bills. Cooper will lead a Broncos’ defense that has had a staggering turnaround in 2024 and is […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren gave a bold declaration ahead of the playoff clash against the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Mike Tomlin’s team has hit a tough stretch to close the regular season. Quarterback Russell Wilson and company are riding a four-game losing streak, giving the franchise the sixth seed in the AFC. These […]

The Los Angeles Rams dropped their first four of five games to start the year. They end the regular season winning five of their final six contests. No doubt the Rams have peaked at the right time. The Rams enter the playoffs as the reigning NFC West champions for the second time since 2021 — […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting ready for their Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The Eagles and their fans are hoping to have their quarterback back for this one as Jalen Hurts missed the last two games with a concussion. Hurts is still recovering, but he did practice in a […]