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sports2 days ago

Texans Favored to Close Wild Card Clash Against Steelers

In the AFC Wild Card, the Houston Texans are listed as the favorite (-3) to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, with an over/under of 38.5. Houston rides a nine-game win streak behind QB C.J. Stroud and a top-ranked defense, while Pittsburgh has been uneven despite a late-season boost from QB Aaron Rodgers. The game, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Jan 12, 2026 (8:15 p.m. ET), is predicted by FOX Sports’ AI to be low-scoring, with a final score of about 25-18 in favor of Houston.

sports2 years ago

"Chiefs vs. Dolphins Game: 15 Fans Hospitalized for Hypothermia"

During the AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, dozens of attendees were treated for hypothermia due to subzero temperatures, with 15 people hospitalized and several players reportedly suffering from frostbite. The game, which became the fourth-coldest in NFL history, saw the Chiefs emerge victorious with a 26-7 win. Despite the extreme cold, Kansas City will now face Buffalo in the AFC Divisional Round game.

sports2 years ago

"NFL's Playoff Game on Peacock: A $110M Streaming Gamble"

The AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins will be exclusively streamed on Peacock, marking the first NFL playoff game not available on broadcast TV. Monthly plans for Peacock start at $5.99, with a current offer of 50% off for a year's subscription. Hometown fans can watch on cable TV in Kansas City and South Florida. Other NFL playoff games available on Peacock this weekend include Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions.

sports2 years ago

"Bills Injury Update: Key Players Sit Out Practice Ahead of Wild Card Round"

The Buffalo Bills released their first injury report ahead of the AFC Wild Card playoff matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with several key players not practicing, including WR Gabriel Davis, S Taylor Rapp, and CB Rasul Douglas. OLBs Leonard Floyd and Von Miller also had veteran rest days. LB Tyrel Dodson and RB Ty Johnson were limited, while QB Josh Allen practiced in full despite a neck injury. The status of these players will be closely monitored leading up to the game.

sports2 years ago

"Browns playoff hopes dashed as Vikings' Mullens shines despite turnover problem"

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens, now playing for the Minnesota Vikings, failed to secure a victory against the Cincinnati Bengals, allowing them to make a comeback and win in overtime. If Mullens had been successful, it would have benefited the Browns' playoff hopes as other AFC wild card contenders fell on the same day.