NFL Divisional Round Previews: Predictions for All Four Matchups
Get ready for an exciting weekend as we preview the NFL divisional round matchups and make predictions for each game
Kansas City, Houston, Detroit, Washington, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Buffalo, Baltimore
On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs kick off their playoff journey against the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET. Later that night, the Detroit Lions will face off against the Washington Commanders, hoping to secure their first Super Bowl win.
Sunday brings more action, starting with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Los Angeles Rams at 3 p.m. ET. The weekend wraps up with a thrilling matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens, featuring two MVP frontrunners.
So, who’s going to take it all? Yahoo Sports’ Frank Schwab has the lowdown on all four games. You can check out the individual previews for more details.
In their last meeting, the Chiefs edged out the Texans 27-19. Rookie Xavier Worthy was a standout for Kansas City, and they’ll need a similar performance to secure the win again. The Texans will have to bring their A-game to pull off an upset.
The Lions have had their share of injuries, but it looks like running back David Montgomery will be back in action. If he’s at full strength, the Lions’ rushing attack could be tough for the Commanders to handle.
When the Rams faced the Eagles earlier this season, Saquon Barkley had a record-breaking game. The Rams have tightened up their defense since then, but they’ll need to contain the Eagles’ ground game to have a chance.
The matchup between the Bills and Ravens is a toss-up. They’re evenly matched, but the Ravens dominated their last encounter. It’ll be interesting to see if that previous performance has any bearing on this rematch.