Playoff football is coming! After the regular season ends in Week 18, there are only 14 teams left in the NFL, and most of them will be playing games throughout the weekend in hopes of keeping their chances of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy alive. The theme of Super Wild Card Weekend seems to be reunion, with old friends clashing through the opening round of the playoffs. Matthew Stafford will return to Detroit, Tyreek Hill will visit Kansas City and Mike McCarthy will welcome his former Packers.
Considering all these fascinating side stories, we decided to collect and rank all the games, as well as provide you with all the information you need to know to watch them.
All NFL odds from SportsLine Consensus Odds.
date: Sunday, January 14th | time: 1:00 PM ET
position: Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, New York)
tv set: CBS | stream: Paramount+ (Free Trial)
to follow: CBS Sports App
odds: Bill -10, O/U 36
The Steelers are one of the biggest brands in football, and the Bills have one of the best quarterbacks in the league in Josh Allen, but this game didn’t mean much to me. That’s mainly because I believe it’s not that competitive. It’s the widest spread for a playoff spot with Buffalo sitting as double-digit favorites, boasting an average win margin of 14.8 points (second in the NFL) at Highmark Stadium and routinely beating teams at home. . TJ Watt did not play for the Steelers in this game due to a sprained MCL, and Pittsburgh is just 1-10 in 11 games without its star pass rusher.
date: Monday, January 15th | time: 8:15pm (EST)
position: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
tv set: ABC/ESPN | stream: Fubo (free trial)
to follow: CBS Sports App
odds: Eagles -3, O/U 44
I was debating whether to put this match in the number 6 slot, but since there is a real possibility of an upset in this match, I decided to put it in the 5 slot. The Eagles are favorites to get three points on the road, but they looked lackluster down the stretch. The defending NFC champions limped to 1-5 in their last six games, falling from the No. 1 seed and first place in the NFC East. The Bucks, on the other hand, enjoyed the opposite result, winning five of their last six games. Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans should be able to ignite this Philadelphia secondary, leaving the Eagles on alert for an upset. The possibility of seeing the final crash and burn of this Eagles team will intrigue people.
date: Saturday, January 13th | time: 8pm ET
position: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)
stream: peacock
to follow: CBS Sports App
odds: Chiefs -4, O/U 44.5
This game is a pure streamer and will only air on Peacock, so be sure to get ready on Saturday night. I think some people are sleeping on this matchup because of the poor play late on by both teams. That being said, I think we’re paying close attention to Kansas City. Yes, wide receivers have had their demise all season, but let me ask you this: What wins in the playoffs? Strong defense, ability to run the football effectively, and smart quarterback play. The Chiefs have all three, making them a sleeping giant that could emerge at the start of the playoffs. Otherwise, it will just be a loud drum for additional offensive weapons. On the other hand, the story that comes out of this game’s Miami is just as fascinating.either of those achieved a rare cold-weather victory And either Tua Tagovailoa continues to stake his claim as one of the league’s elite QBs, or he will falter and the opposite question will be asked. Many of the offseason stories could come from this game.
date: Sunday, January 14th | time: 4:30pm (EST)
position: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
tv set: Fox | stream: Fubo (free trial)
to follow: CBS Sports App
odds: Cowboys -7.5, O/U 50.5
Why is this game in the top 3? All about Mike McCarthy. Sure, it’ll be interesting to see him play against his former Packers team, but he’s a lightning rod for this game in terms of what his fate will be if Dallas loses. This is the third time the Cowboys have finished 12-5 in the regular season with a disappointing showing in the playoffs. If that happens this weekend, his seat will be on fire, especially a candidate like Bill Belichick could be in Jerry Jones’ market. The Cowboys, on the other hand, could adapt with a convincing win and signal to the rest of the league that they are a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
date: Saturday, January 13th | time: 4:30pm (EST)
position: NRG Stadium (Houston)
tv set: NBC | stream: Fubo (free trial)
to follow: CBS Sports App
odds: Browns -2.5, O/U 44.5
You might be surprised by how much attention this match has, but it’s probably the matchup I’m most looking forward to. Specifically, I want to see what CJ Stroud can do under the playoff lights.Houston’s rookie quarterback He was dazzled in his first year in the league, and was even included in the MVP conversation at one point.. No pressure moment seems too big for Ohio State, but he will now be tested against Joe Flacco’s Browns. Cleveland is known for having a top-notch defense, but on the road (Saturday) the team is allowing opposing offenses an average of nearly 30 points per game.If these trends hold, Stroud is set to play in a monster game, which could further boost his resume One of the best rookie seasons in NFL history at this position.
date: Sunday, January 14th | time: 8pm ET
position: Ford Field (Detroit)
tv set: NBC | stream: Fubo (free trial)
to follow: CBS Sports App
odds: Lions -3, O/U 51.5
This is going to be a game that everyone will be watching, and for good reason. The Detroit Lions will finally host a playoff game, but who will be the visitor coming out of the opponent’s locker room? Matthew Stafford, who played with the Lions for more than a dozen years before being traded to the Rams in 2021 The quarterback who led. He will return to Ford Field for the first time since the trade, creating an emotional and high-pressure scene in the Motor City. Regardless of who wins this game, it’s worth the price of admission. Either Stafford will rip the heart out of his former team, or Jared Goff will get some sweet revenge on the Rams after they decided to let him go in the Stafford trade. In addition to the QB storyline, this game has the highest total points, so it could be a high-scoring game.
