The NFL Playoffs Divisional Round matchups are all set! Here is how the playoff picture looks after Wild Card Weekend:
AFC: 1. Kansas City Chiefs
They rested their stars in week 18 and had the bye last week. They could come out of the gate a little rusty this weekend because of it, but overall, they have a favorable matchup against a Texans team that they could dominate.
2. Buffalo Bills
They made it look really easy against the Broncos on Sunday. They ran all over them, and Josh Allen made plays in the passing game when he needed to. He got all his playmakers involved, and the defense played a superb game. They allowed an opening drive TD by Nix and the Broncos and then dominated the rest of the way. Their matchup vs. the Ravens this weekend is must-watch football.
3. Baltimore Ravens
They dominated the Steelers on Saturday night and continue to play their best football of the season when it matters most. They head to Buffalo this weekend to take on the Bills, which could be the game of the year. It will be a game between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson who by all accounts are the two front runners for MVP.
4. Houston Texans
Not many people gave them a chance to even advance past the Wild Card, and although they did it with a home win against a Chargers team that looked lost, I really don’t see how they stand a chance going into KC this weekend to face the Chiefs.
NFC: 1. Detroit Lions
They are well-rested from their bye week and will now host the Commanders, who won a huge road game against the Bucs on Sunday night. The Lions are the clear favorites to win the game, thanks to their elite offense, but their defense will certainly have their hands full with Jayden Daniels.
2. Philadelphia Eagles
They looked rusty and not in sync in the first half of their Wild Card round win over the Packers, but looked a lot better in the second half. Their defense was great all game long, forcing turnovers and putting pressure on Jordan Love, and they are the reason why they came away with the win.
4. Los Angeles Rams
They are going to have their hands full heading to Philly now to take on the Eagles, but this was a big win for them against the Vikings. They have the experience needed to make a deep playoff run.
6. Washington Commanders
What a massive win for the Commanders on Sunday night against the Bucs. Not only had they not won a playoff game since 2005, but Jayden Daniels became only the 4th rookie QB in NFL history to win a road playoff game. They now have to go into Detroit and beat the best team in the NFC. It seems unlikely, but anything is possible.
