The NFL playoffs are heating up, with 14 teams vying for the Lombardi Trophy. This article analyzes the must-watch matchups of the weekend, highlighting the key clashes and potential surprises.
After four months of a 17-game preamble, 14 teams remain in the quest for the Lombardi Trophy. Of them, only the Kansas City Chiefs (15–2) and Detroit Lions (15–2) are assured of being in the final eight. The remaining dozen will play this weekend, with the schedule starting in Houston as the Texans host the Los Angeles Chargers . But which game is the one you can’t afford to miss, and which part of the slate is the best time to schedule a dinner date? Let’s get into the docket and rank away.
This is a weird choice on the surface. The Steelers–Ravens rivalry is one of the league’s best and has been for 20 years. The two teams also split their season series, with both winning at home. However, the Steelers are losing their past four games of the regular season, including a Week 16 defeat, 34–17, at Baltimore. Conversely, Baltimore is red-hot, having won four consecutive games, all by at least 17 points. Lamar Jackson turned in another MVP-worthy season, throwing for a career-high 4,172 yards with 41 touchdowns and just four interceptions. Behind him, Derrick Henry ran for 1,921 yards and 16 scores.5. Los Angeles Chargers (11–6) at Houston Texans (10–7) While this isn’t the best game of the weekend, it could be the biggest toss-up. Los Angeles is favored on the road by almost every sportsbook, and understandably. Despite playing in a division with three playoff teams, the Chargers have a better record than the Texans, who played in the AFC’s easiest division. Still, these teams mirror each other in many ways. Both have issues up front. Both have great edge rushers. Both have one terrific receiver. Both have good coaches, and both have quarterbacks with plenty to prove.Mayfield had an outstanding regular season, throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesQuietly, this is a fun matchup. The Buccaneers are in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, winning the NFC South in each of the past four campaign
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