Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson. Rams-Eagles rematch. Jayden Daniels vs. Detroit's D. We preview a packed weekend of NFL playoff action.
Editor's Note: Throughout the NFL playoffs, Chris Myers and his research team analyze upcoming matchups, while providing news, notes, and nuggets for inside access to the information an NFL broadcaster uses to prepare for calling a game. A LOOK AT AFC MATCHUPS Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs — Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET The Texans have now played 13 postseason games since 2011, only six teams have more .
Over the past decade, the Chiefs have evolved from a team that outscored you with one of the game’s great offenses to a team that wins tight games in bunches with exceptional defense and clutch scoring. This year’s Chiefs have played 11 one-score games, and won them all. Mahomes and the Chiefs are like pizza … even when it’s bad, it’s still good. 'The Texans will fight hard, and could surprise with a strong rush and a big game from QB C.J.
This is the big one of the weekend, a true heavyweight fight between the two top contenders for the NFL MVP Award, Lamar Jackson of the Ravens and Josh Allen of the Bills. Each is a brilliant runner and passer who elevates their offensive teammates. Both teams have elite rushers in Derrick Henry and James Cook, with capable, but not other-worldly, receivers. 'While both teams defended well last week, neither team’s defense has been dominant.
Having spent time around Jayden Daniels this season calling Commanders games, we saw early that he was already ahead of things and has grown even more. He lives for the pressure point and I would think he will thrive even as the moments become bigger on the NFL postseason stage. If you’re waiting for the rookie to crack… you’ll have to keep waiting.
The NFC North has been the best division in football this year, but both of these teams dismantled two of its representatives last week. With Saquon Barkley cooking behind their great line, the Eagles didn’t have to pass the ball much to beat Green Bay. They have the capability to pass, and might have to prove that this week against the much-improved Rams defense. 'The Eagles won the regular season game between these teams in late November as Barkley ran wild.
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