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The Seattle Mariners, after a promising start, lost their lead in Game 4 of the ALDS and now face a tough Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers at home, where they will likely face star pitcher Tarik Skubal, making their path to the AL Championship Series more challenging due to his exceptional season performance and their recent offensive struggles.
The Green Bay Packers are leading 21-14 against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC playoff matchup. The game is set to take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and will be broadcast on FOX. The 49ers will be looking to bounce back from two straight losses at home, while the Packers aim to extend their winning streak. San Francisco is a 10-point favorite according to the latest NFL odds, and both teams have key players listed as inactive due to injury.
Metro Detroit realtor Jeff Glover postponed his planned Matthew Stafford jersey swap event ahead of the Lions' playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at the request of the NFL. Glover had intended to exchange 1,000 new Lions jerseys for used Stafford jerseys, which would then be donated to homeless shelters in Los Angeles. He aimed to encourage fans to support the current Lions players and quarterback Jared Goff by wearing their jerseys instead of those of former player Stafford, who now plays for the Rams.
Former NFL player and executive Louis Riddick believes the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite being 10-point underdogs, are "uniquely qualified" to surprise people in their tough playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Riddick highlighted the Steelers' ability to protect the football and control field position, as well as their strong rushing game, as factors that could give them an edge. Despite the Bills' strong performance and media favoritism, Riddick sees the Steelers as capable of pulling off an upset in the upcoming matchup.
The Detroit Lions' 2024 regular-season opponents have been officially set, including matchups against first-place teams from the NFC East, NFC South, and AFC East, as well as games against teams from the NFC West and AFC South. The Lions will have nine home games and eight away games next year, with the possibility of an international game due to the NFL's increasing international slate. Additionally, the team is preparing for a wild-card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in the current postseason.
The Sacramento Kings will face off against the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference playoff matchup at 10:00 p.m. ET at Chase Center. The Kings are currently leading the series 2-0 against the Warriors. Despite being the underdogs, the Kings managed to win the last game against the Warriors with a score of 114-106. The Warriors are expected to win this game, but the Kings may have another upset up their sleeve.