Breaking down NFL Wild Card Weekend, Vikings-Rams playoff picks plus Cowboys done with Mike McCarthy
Since things got so wild over the weekend, we thought it would make sense to at least take a brief look at what happened in each game, so that's what we're going to do here. Home teams went 4-1, which means they've now gone 9-2 over the past two seasons.
NFL insider playoff predictions: Coaches, execs pick wild-card round winners
Though as the AFC’s top seed, the reigning two-time Super Bowl champs get to rest during Wild-Card weekend. The 12 teams playing have more immediate priorities than the Chiefs, but the end goal remains: lift the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans.
NFL playoffs bracket: Schedule and matchups as divisional rounds shape up
The NFL playoffs are nearing the divisional round. Here is the updating bracket as we learn who’s in and out of the playoffs plus the matchups and the schedule.
2025 NFL playoff schedule, bracket: Dates, times, TV for wild-card round, divisional round, Super Bowl LIX
NFL playoffs are officially underway! The Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans kicked things off on Saturday in a wild game that saw the Texans come away with an 32-12 win.  The Baltimore Ravens closed out the action on Saturday by punching their ticket to the divisional round with a dominating 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL wild-card playoff picks straight up and against spread: Rams or Vikings in Monday finale?
The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs provides some intriguing matchups, including the Steelers trying to turn things around against the Ravens.
2025 NFL playoff bracket: How things stand after latest wild-card games
Madness is still over a month away, but that doesn't mean the NFL won't try to get in on some bracket madness themselves. The wild-card weekend slate features six games and 12 teams, all hoping to survive and advance to the divisional-round.
NFL wild-card playoffs: Questions, overreactions on AFC games
The Steelers have problems. The Ravens are going to the Super Bowl ... right? Here's what we learned from the first two games of wild-card weekend.
NFL playoff predictions: Experts pick who will win AFC, NFC championship, Super Bowl 59
The NFL playoffs kick off this weekend and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top picks to win the AFC, NFC and Super Bowl 59.
NFL playoffs best bets: We asked our experts for top predictions, player props for wild card
NFL wild card weekend is about to kick off and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top bets for the entire NFL slate. Here are their picks.
Justin Herbert accused of facing 'put up or shut up' 2025 season after playoff flop
Justin Herbert will be under immense pressure to succeed with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025. He did see success this past ...
Sean Payton takes blame for Broncos playoff loss: 'It starts with me'
The Denver Broncos were knocked out of the NFL playoffs on Sunday following a 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on the road.
4 things confirmed about 2024 Packers in playoff loss to Eagles
The 2024 season is done for the Green Bay Packers. After starting 11-4 and positioning themselves as a potential contender in ...
Here’s what Texans fans are saying about Saturday’s playoff game against the Chiefs
While the NFL didn’t release the divisional playoff schedule until late on Sunday night, Houston Texans fans had an inkling ...
Former FSU WR Has A Slow Playoff Debut, Could Capitalize In Divisional Round
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman struggled to get things going on Sunday against the Broncos but the Ravens come to ...
The College Football Playoff championship game is set: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State
The first 12-team version of the College Football Playoff has reached the national championship game and it will be Notre Dame against Ohio State.
Jayden Daniels shines vs. Bucs for Commanders’ first playoff win since 2005 season: Takeaways
The Washington Commanders secured their first playoff win since the 2005 season after Zane Gonzalez doinked a game-winning ...
Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Part II: How teams match up in second-round playoff
For the second time in a month, the Houston Texans will travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs. Except ...
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ESPN predicts Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in the College Football Playoff Championship game
With a week until the College Football Playoff Championship game is played between Notre Dame and Ohio State, it’s ...