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Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs secured their first playoff win since 2017 by defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of the wild-card series, highlighted by back-to-back home runs and Suzuki's impactful performance, signaling a strong start to their postseason run.
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes continued his tradition of celebrating in the elevator after the team's playoff win, captured on video by TV anchors. His draft picks played a significant role in the victory, with several contributing to the game-winning plays. Holmes has been known for his exuberant celebrations and engagement with fans, earning him the right to enjoy the team's success.
Deebo Samuel suffered a shoulder injury in the 49ers' playoff win over the Packers, causing him to exit the game early. The wide receiver had previously been evaluated for a concussion but continued to struggle with the shoulder ailment. His absence impacted the team's offense, and an update on his condition is expected from coach Shanahan soon.
After the Baltimore Ravens' playoff win, head coach John Harbaugh recited a Bible verse at the press conference, following in the footsteps of quarterback C.J. Stroud's similar expression of faith that was edited out of a post on social media. This comes after Harbaugh's brother, Jim Harbaugh, spoke at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. The Ravens will now host the winner of the Bills-Chiefs game in the conference championship.
Ford Field set a new decibel record of 133.6 during the Detroit Lions' Wild Card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams, surpassing their previous record of 126.1. The raucous crowd created an electric atmosphere, with coach Dan Campbell describing it as one of the best experiences he's ever had.
Ford Field in Detroit set a new decibel record of 133.6 during the Detroit Lions' playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams, with the crowd's noise likened to a jet engine at takeoff. The electric atmosphere led to procedural penalties for the Rams and left coach Dan Campbell describing it as the best environment he's experienced. The Lions' win marked a historic moment for the team and its fans, with the potential for even more excitement in the upcoming games.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's impressive 52-yard touchdown run helped power the team to a 31-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card playoff game. Allen's performance reset NFL and Bills' records, with him finishing the game with 203 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 74 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. The win sets up a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in the next round of the playoffs.
Fans and readers express their excitement and disbelief over the Green Bay Packers' playoff win, praising the young team's performance and discussing various aspects of the game, including the team's receivers, quarterback Jordan Love, and head coach Matt LaFleur's decisions. The victory has sparked discussions about the team's potential and the future of the organization, while also drawing attention to the performance of individual players and the impact of coaching decisions.
Jordan Love earned a $500,000 incentive bonus for his outstanding performance in the Wild Card Round, where he achieved a perfect passer rating and led the Green Bay Packers to a dominant victory over the Dallas Cowboys. This was the first of several incentives he can hit for the playoffs, with the potential to earn a total of $4 million on top of his base salary if he leads the team to a Super Bowl win. The Packers will now face the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.