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Two wild-card games delivered late-night drama: the 49ers erased a 16-10 deficit to beat the Eagles 23-19 in Philadelphia, aided by Brock Purdy’s steady play and a bold Jauan Jennings trick TD, while the Bills held off the Jaguars 27-24 in a frantic finish to open the postseason.
In the NFL wild card round, road teams are favored in four of six games, with the Rams being the biggest favorites at -9.5 points against the Panthers, despite a previous loss to them. Other notable favorites include the Packers, Bills, Eagles, Patriots, and Texans, with predictions suggesting only the Eagles and Patriots, division winners, are likely to advance to the next round.
The Green Bay Packers released their first injury report for the wildcard round, with 19 players listed and A.J. Dillon being the only one not to practice. Receiver Chrisitan Watson and cornerback Jaire Alexander were limited participants, while linebacker Isaiah McDuffie returned in a limited capacity. The Dallas Cowboys listed 10 players on the injury report, with cornerback Stephon Gilmore not practicing due to a shoulder injury.