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X-factors for every AFC team in the wild-card round
The AFC wild-card games kickoff three in a row on Saturday and Sunday before the NFC joins the party on Sunday and Monday. Every week, we discuss one under-the-radar player from every team who made a big difference in the previous week in out “Secret Superstars” column.
NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in each AFC wild-card game
C.J. Stroud may face a lot of blitzes, the Steelers need a defensive tackle to step up and a Josh Allen target could be pivotal.
NFL X factors: AFC wild-card playoffs
Baltimore went 1-1 in last year’s playoffs, beating Houston 34-10 in the divisional round and losing 17-10 to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship. Quarterback Lamar Jackson finished as the leading passer and rusher in both games, which is why the team signed Henry.
NFL Playoffs Briefing: News, notes and analysis for AFC wild card matchups
What will Wild Card Weekend bring for the six AFC teams in action? We get you ready for the matchups with insider notes and analysis.
Self-learning AI makes NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every 2025 NFL Wild Card game
SportsLine AI evaluated the 2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend odds and revealed its NFL picks, NFL score predictions and NFL best bets for every game
What teams made NFL playoffs? Wild card bracket, matchups, schedule
The NFL playoff picture is officially set. Here's everything we know about the 2024-25 playoffs including the bracket, matchups and schedule.
NFL underdog report: AFC wild-card matchups
This weekend, six NFL teams will fight to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LIX but only three will advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Here’s how the underdogs move on.

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NFL News: Lou Anarumo, Steve Wilks Reportedly Expected to Interview for Colts DC Job
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2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South
NFL regular season concluded on Sunday, along with the playoff picture finally being clear. The Denver Broncos clinched a ...
The 2025 NFL playoffs: check out the top teams and merch every die-hard fan needs
Get ready for every pass, catch and touchdown during the 2025 NFL playoffs with this official NFL merchandise from Fanatics.
Texas Longhorns QB Linked to Interesting AFC South Team
At the beginning of the 2024 college football season, Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers was viewed as one of the top ...
NFL picks this week, Vegas odds, bets: 2025 Wild Card expert predictions against the spread, props, parlay
SportsLine's top NFL experts reveal their NFL picks, NFL predictions, NFL betting tips, and NFL best bets for Wild Card ...