The article highlights the top plays by the Chicago Bears during their Wild Card Weekend game against the Green Bay Packers in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, along with other notable game highlights from Week 17 and Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.
Senior NFL columnist Judy Battista discusses the New York Giants' head coach search, with interviews expected from interim coach Mike Kafka, Mike McCarthy, Kliff Kingbury, and Matt Nagy.
The article previews the upcoming NFL Wild Card Weekend, highlighting key matchups and questions, such as the Rams' potential to prove their strength, Josh Allen's quest for a Super Bowl, the rivalry between the Packers and Bears, the Eagles' challenge against the 49ers, and the Patriots' chance to build a dynasty under new leadership, while also examining the playoff prospects of Rodgers and Tomlin.
The San Francisco 49ers face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Weekend with several key players, including Trent Williams and Renardo Green, listed as questionable due to injuries, but some players like George Kittle and Jordan Elliott returned to full practice, as both teams prepare for their playoff matchup.
The Buffalo Bills have several key players listed as questionable or out for their AFC Wild Card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, including Terrel Bernard, Maxwell Hairston, Damar Hamlin, Joshua Palmer, Shaq Thompson, and Ty Johnson, with updates on their practice participation and health status.
NFL analysts make bold predictions for Wild Card Weekend, including Drake Maye throwing three interceptions against the Chargers, Caleb Williams leading Chicago to a win with four touchdown passes, and other standout performances like Brandin Cooks surpassing 100 yards and C.J. Stroud rushing for two touchdowns. The predictions highlight potential surprises and key player performances in the playoff games.
The article provides expert betting tips for the NFL Wild-Card Weekend, analyzing six key matchups and offering specific bets such as under 46.5 in Rams-Panthers, Packers ML, under 44.5 in 49ers-Eagles, and others, based on team performance, injuries, and historical trends.
Gerry Dulac predicts the outcomes for the NFL wild-card playoff games, favoring the Rams, Bears, Jaguars, Eagles, Chargers, and Steelers in a series of close contests, highlighting key team performances and recent form.
The article previews the Rams vs. Panthers playoff game, highlighting the significance of Davante Adams' return for the Rams, the playoff debut of Panthers QB Bryce Young, and the potential for an upset with Panthers' coach Dave Canales channeling past success. It also provides injury reports and viewing information.
The upcoming Chargers-Patriots playoff game features a top quarterback matchup between Justin Herbert and Drake Maye, with key storylines including pass rush battles, coaching experience, turnover margins, and clutch kicking, all set to determine which team advances in the AFC postseason.
The 2026 NFL playoff bracket is set after the regular season ended with the Steelers' victory over the Ravens. The wild-card weekend features matchups starting on January 14, with the divisional rounds following on January 17-18. The playoffs will culminate in the Super Bowl, with top seeds hosting the lowest remaining seeds.
The NFL wild-card weekend saw the Philadelphia Eagles struggle in a loss to the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield shine for the Browns, Sean McDermott's redemption with the Buffalo Bills, Mike Tomlin's challenges with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Josh Allen's impressive performance for the Buffalo Bills, and Jared Goff's victorious game for the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, Mike McCarthy faced criticism as the Dallas Cowboys suffered a lopsided defeat, and sports talk show hosts anticipated lively discussions following the weekend's events.
As the NFL playoffs kick off with Super Wild Card Weekend, several key players are dealing with injuries that could impact their teams' chances of advancing. Notable names like A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett, Xavien Howard, and Jalen Ramsey are among those limited or absent from practice, raising questions about their availability for the upcoming games. With the postseason race heating up, the impact of these injuries on the outcomes of the games will be closely watched.
The NFL playoffs kick off with Super Wild Card Weekend, featuring six games including the Los Angeles Rams facing the Detroit Lions, where quarterback Matthew Stafford returns to face his former team. Other matchups include the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In a Madden simulation, the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins faced off in a Wild Card weekend matchup. The game was marked by interceptions and turnovers, with the Chiefs ultimately securing a 30-27 victory with a game-winning field goal. Notable performances included Patrick Mahomes with 398 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling with 15 receptions for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns.