Lamar Jackson is so close. He’s a win away from the deepest playoff run of his career, and in prime position to fulfill the Super Bowl promise he made six years ago on the stage of the 2018 NFL draft.
Will the Bills finally avenge the specter of the Chiefs in the playoffs this year? Can the Packers keep it rolling? Are the Ravens ready for a blowout and can the Lions handle the Bucs?
Well what do you know, looks like “Big Game” Wreathway showed up for the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel up north to face the Buffalo Bills in a classic AFC Super Wild Card Playoff showdown. A few weeks ago, both teams were considered long shots for the playoffs as the Steelers locked in the last seed and the Bills won the AFC East winning five straight games to end the season.
The Detroit Lions host their first playoff game in 30 years tonight against the Los Angeles Rams. Matt Stafford never imagined his first playoff game in Ford Field would be for the opposing team, but here we are. Emotions will be running high as both quarterbacks are returning to their former teams after being traded and swapped for each other before the 2020 season.
If I told you at the beginning of the season that Joe Flacco would be starting a playoff game, would you think I was crazy?
These teams met in week nine, and the Chiefs won 21 to 14. One of their seasons will end in disappointment, but both teams should show their offensive prowess if the weather does not hold them back.
The Bucs might have played a soft schedule, but they’ve done a fine job of playing to their expectations. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has not covered a spread since Nov. 20 at Kansas City, failing on seven straight occasions.
Will the Packers knock the Cowboys out of the playoffs again or will the home team prevail? James Tillman III breaks down this NFC wildcard matchup.