The summary: Following a Super Wild Card Weekend filled with football madness, eight teams — four from the AFC and four from the NFC — have secured their spots in the upcoming divisional round. Let the games begin.
AFC
No. 4 Houston Texans vs. No. 1 Baltimore Ravens, taking place tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. ET: The Ravens, led by All-Pro QB Lamar Jackson, have been favorites for the Super Bowl all season due to their league-leading rushing and sacks. With a bye week to rest, the Ravens are looking extra strong.
No. 3 Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 2 Buffalo Bills, scheduled for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET: This game is guaranteed to be intense. The reigning Super Bowl champions Chiefs have defeated Buffalo in their last two postseason matchups, with tight end Travis Kelce scoring three TDs in those games. But the Chiefs will be playing away in the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era, facing a tough challenge in Buffalo where QB Josh Allen is in top form.
NFC
No. 7 Green Bay Packers vs. No. 1 San Francisco 49ers, playing tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. ET: The Packers surprised everyone with their victory over the Cowboys last week, but they face an even tougher opponent in the 49ers, who enjoyed a first-round bye as the top seed. With seven All-Pros including Christian McCaffrey and Fred Warner, San Francisco is looking strong.
No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. No. 3 Detroit Lions, set for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET: The Lions, coming off their first playoff win in almost 30 years, are aiming for their first multi-win postseason since 1957. Playing at home for the second consecutive week, Detroit is buzzing with excitement. QB Jared Goff and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will lead the charge against the Buccaneers, who will rely on their playoff experience to halt the Lions’ momentum.
