NFL playoffs

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Here are Chiefs' 6 team captains for 2022 NFL playoffs (Yahoo Sports)

Every year ahead of a playoff run, players are asked to elect six players to serve as team captains throughout the playoffs. The coaches do not provide any ...

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NFL playoff schedule: What games are on today? TV channels ... (Sporting News)

The 2023 NFL playoffs are here, and with Super Wild Card Weekend underway, the path to Super Bowl 57 is starting to crystalize. By Monday night, six playoff ...

[Full TV schedule](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-playoffs-2023-schedule-dates-times-channels/o1sifrf51k6ip9dilpqt7tzq) The winner of this game will probably see its offense sputter at times but put together enough quality scoring drives to pull away at the end. [Tua Tagovailoa's status was murky](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/dolphins-mike-mcdaniel-tua-tagovailoa-bills-2023-nfl-playoffs/pfkel6rrbmfzf9ll5epnh8py) for this game as he continues to recover from a concussion. Baltimore may only be able to contain Joe Burrow for so long, however, so it will probably have to lean on the latter to try to upset the reigning AFC champions. So, if they win the turnover battle against a Minnesota defense that has allowed the second-most yards per game to opposing offenses (388.7), they may be able to control the clock and get revenge on Minnesota. Things have been particularly bad since Lamar Jackson went down with a PCL sprain against the Broncos. They have 25 takeaways this year, good for eighth-most in the NFL. Those ultimately helped swing the game in favor of the Vikings. When these two teams met in Week 16, the Giants outgained the Vikings 445-353 and averaged 6.7 yards per play compared to 5.0 for Minnesota. [Buy tickets](https://www.ticketsmarter.com/sports/football/nfl?utm_source=sportingnews.com&utm_medium=inarticlelink&utm_campaign=tsn) [fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?bgvideo=nfl.mp4&title=Live%20Football.%20Stream%20and%20DVR.&priceline=*Regional%20and%20mobile%20restrictions%20apply&cta=Get%207-Day%20Free%20Trial%20Now&irad=356362&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial) [Buy tickets](https://www.ticketsmarter.com/sports/football/nfl?utm_source=sportingnews.com&utm_medium=inarticlelink&utm_campaign=tsn) [fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?bgvideo=nfl.mp4&title=Live%20Football.%20Stream%20and%20DVR.&priceline=*Regional%20and%20mobile%20restrictions%20apply&cta=Get%207-Day%20Free%20Trial%20Now&irad=356362&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial) [Buy tickets](https://www.ticketsmarter.com/sports/football/nfl?utm_source=sportingnews.com&utm_medium=inarticlelink&utm_campaign=tsn) They are the No. By Monday night, six playoff teams will be eliminated.

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2023 NFL Playoffs: Super Wild Card weekend games, odds, staff ... (Revenge of the Birds)

We killed it on day one of the playoffs, even if it hurt the Arizona Cardinals in their search for a new head coach. Now, it is time for day two and ...

[Buffalo Bills](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/) hosting the [Miami Dolphins](https://www.thephinsider.com/) and it is one of the biggest spreads in the playoffs in NFL history. It’s going to be a tough one to watch. They played a classic a couple weeks ago… [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/) take on the [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.cincyjungle.com/). [New York Giants](https://www.bigblueview.com/) travel to take on the [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.dailynorseman.com/) and the Vikings are three-point favorites in this one. The first game of the day is not likely to be that.

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NFL playoffs live updates: Bills lead Dolphins, 20-17, at halftime (The Washington Post)

The second day of the first weekend of the NFL playoffs kicks off at 1 p.m., when the Bills host the Dolphins. Follow along for live updates.

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Bills vs. Dolphins: How to watch, live stream Super Wild Card ... (CBSSports.com)

The Bills aren't just a feel-good story thanks to Damar Hamlin's recovery from the cardiac arrest that hospitalized him just before the 2023 NFL playoffs.

[Paramount+](http://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-24-10aef1a) is also the exclusive home for " [Inside the NFL](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/inside-the-nfl/)," with new episodes available each Tuesday night throughout the 2022 NFL season, and through Super Bowl LVII. [right here](https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-24-10aef1a). [Skylar Thompson](/nfl/players/2239649/skylar-thompson/) at quarterback, with [Tua Tagovailoa](/nfl/players/2741209/tua-tagovailoa/) still sidelined due to injury. On Sunday, they'll officially begin their postseason journey against the rival [Dolphins](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIA/miami-dolphins/), hosting Miami to kick off the day's tripleheader of Super Wild Card Weekend action. [CBSSports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/), the CBS Sports app, and [CBS Sports HQ](https://www.cbssports.com/cbs-sports-hq/), the 24/7 streaming sports news network available via [CBSSports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/) and [Paramount+](http://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-24-10aef1a). They're also one of the most popular [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) picks, [projected to go the distance](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-playoff-bracket-projection-bills-defeat-eagles-in-super-bowl-lvii-as-we-predict-every-matchup/) with MVP candidate [Josh Allen](/nfl/players/2181054/josh-allen/) leading the way.

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NFL playoffs: Bills host Dolphins in AFC wild card (Yahoo Canada Sports)

After two harrowing, emotional weeks, the Buffalo Bills open their postseason by hosting the division rival Miami Dolphins, who will be without starting ...

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NFL Super Wild Card Weekend odds, schedule, how to watch ... (CBSSports.com)

The road to Super Bowl LVII begins now. The opening round of the NFL playoffs has kicked off, and it'll now be a mad dash to Glendale, Arizona in February.

[Tom Brady](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/187741/tom-brady/). To see all of his picks for Super Wild Card Weekend, [click here](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-wild-card-playoff-picks-tom-bradys-buccaneers-shock-cowboys-jaguars-upset-chargers/). [go check out SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/ravens-vs-bengals-line-odds-picks-proven-model-reveals-selections-for-super-wild-card-weekend/?ttag=01132023_lk_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_expertpickshub). [Lamar Jackson](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2181169/lamar-jackson/) won't play on Sunday and [Tyler Huntley](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/3159137/tyler-huntley/) isn't 100 percent, so the Bengals will win this game. To see all of his picks, [click here](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-super-wild-card-weekend-picks-best-bets-jaguars-and-giants-pull-off-upsets-tom-brady-loses-to-cowboys/). [Visit SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/nfl-odds-lines-spreads-2023-super-wild-card-weekend-picks-predictions-from-proven-model/?ttag=01132023_lk_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_expertpickshub), as its incredible model simulates every NFL game 10,000 times and is up almost $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated [NFL picks](/nfl/picks/experts/) since its inception. That's up there with "who can eat the most tubs of butter in 90 seconds" on the list of records you don't ever want to break. [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/) via Caesars Sportsbook. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NFL game 10,000 times and is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. [Greg Joseph](/nfl/players/2926810/greg-joseph/) hitting a 61-yard game-winning field goal late in the fourth quarter. -- CBS Sports [NFL](/nfl/) writer Jordan Dajani on why he is rolling with the Giatns to not only cover the field goal, but pull off the upset. For this playoff matchup, White is leaning Over the total, but has also uncovered a key angle for this game that makes one side of the spread a must-back.

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2023 NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Round game times, news, and open ... (Behind the Steel Curtain)

(Odds are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, and are subject to change.) Sunday, January 15th. Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills — 1 p.m. ET. How to Watch: CBS

ET Nonetheless, it is time to take a look at the upcoming slate of games, and we, as a staff, make our picks for the weekend’s actions. [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/) at [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.cincyjungle.com/) — 8:15 p.m. [New York Giants](https://www.bigblueview.com/) at [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.dailynorseman.com/) — 4:30 p.m. [Miami Dolphins](https://www.thephinsider.com/) at [Buffalo Bills](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/) — 1 p.m. [DraftKings Sportsbook](https://www.draftkings.com/sportsbook), and are subject to change.)

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Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills live online: stats, scores and ... (AS English)

The Buffalo Bills earned the two seed in the AFC, giving them the right to host their AFC rivals, the Miami Dolphins, in the first round of the playoffs.

Hello everyone and welcome to Highmark Stadium where the Buffalo Bills have looked like one of the best teams in the league all season and finished with the second seed in the AFC. Hines ran another kick back in the most improbably of days from Orchard Park, and Josh Allen finished the game with 254 yards and three touchdowns. With the cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game, the AFC playoff picture got murky as Cincy and Buffalo finished the season with a game less then the rest of the pack. The easy thing to do would be to take the Bills with the points. Allen goes deep for Diggs on the first play of the game, but the pass was overthrown. Thompson looking for Ahmed out of the backfield and he was LIT UP by Edmunds!!! Allen looking for Diggs in the end zone and he dragged in the one handed catch, but couldn't get two feet inbounds. The Dolphins snapped the ball, and went for a deep pass to Waddle. Thompson rolling right and lookng for Gesicki down the sideline but the pass was batted away. Another big stop for the Dolphins. Allen found Beasley for the 6 yard TD. The play is under review and take a look at where he was down.

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How to Watch the NFL Playoffs: Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins Live ... (Sports Illustrated)

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the NFL Playoffs matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins.

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NFL Playoffs: How to Live Bet the Wild Card Round on Sunday (The Action Network)

Our predictive analyst shares his best live betting insights for all three of Sunday's Wild Card Round games.

The content on this page is for informational purposes only. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. This season, I’ve built a model to project the pace of play under a variety of in-game scenarios. second half, as well as which team is leading or when the game is within a touchdown. The primary benefit is for betting totals. The NFL is perfect for live betting, with the pauses between plays providing plenty of time to get bets in. Whenever we get both of those things, we’ll take our shot — regardless of when in the game that happens. What that tells us is that neither team deviates much from their usual rhythm based on the game script. Here’s the catch, though: Buffalo generally stays far more aggressive than other teams until the game is truly out of hand. Therefore, we’ll be looking to bet some overs, but only once this game is truly out of reach. The It’s the NFL Wild Card Round, which means plenty of live betting opportunities.

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What NFL Playoff Games Are on Today? Wild Card Round Schedule ... (NBC New York)

The Bills, Dolphins, Bengals, Ravens, Giants and Vikings are up next on the 2023 NFL playoff slate. Here's when the games start and how to watch.

[Dolphins at Bills:](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/how-watch-dolphins-vs-bills-wild-card-game-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time?chrcontext=WNBC) 1:05 p.m. ET [Ravens at Bengals:](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/how-watch-ravens-vs-bengals-wild-card-game-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time?chrcontext=WNBC) 8:15 p.m. ET [Giants at Vikings:](https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/how-watch-giants-vs-vikings-wild-card-game-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time?chrcontext=WNBC) 4:40 p.m. The No. [Miami Dolphins](https://www.nbcmiami.com/tag/miami-dolphins/) visit the No. [Giants](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/giants/) just weeks after Minnesota defeated New York 27-24 at U.S. 3 Vikings host the No. NFL Network’s Stacey Dales [reported ](https://twitter.com/StaceyDales/status/1614644032948559872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1614644032948559872%7Ctwgr%5E55f3d5369ba0bf746056ce0c101dc4909f83a92c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcsports.com%2Fboston%2Fpatriots%2Freport-tyler-huntley-start-ravens-vs-bengals-lamar-jackson-out)that there is a “possibility” that rookie third-stringer Anthony Brown could be used in a limited capacity, too. The Bengals completed a season sweep of the Ravens in convincing fashion with a 27-16 Week 18 win. The Bills won the most recent matchup, a comeback 32-29 victory in Week 15. 2 Buffalo Bills while the No. [What NFL playoff games are on today?

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Bills advance in NFL playoffs after almighty scare from weakened ... (The Guardian)

Josh Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing, rallying the Buffalo Bills to a 34-31 win over the injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in their wildcard ...

Their matchup will be determined after the Bengals host Baltimore on Sunday night. Allen finished 23 of 39 for 352 yards and three TDs, but also threw two interceptions, which resulted in the Dolphins scoring 10 points. Buffalo were able to run out the clock when Devin Singletary bulled his way for a seven-yard gain to convert a third-and-seven.

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NFL playoffs: Bills survive scare from Dolphins (pressherald.com)

Heavy underdog Miami erases a 17-point deficit, but Buffalo regroups to earn a 34-31 win in the wild-card round.

He was making his third career start in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who is still in the concussion protocol, and with backup Teddy Bridgewater dealing with a dislocated pinky finger. Dawson Knox also scored on a 6-yard catch for Buffalo, and James Cook scored on 12-yard run. The Dolphins won 21-19 at Miami in September, and the Bills rallied for a 32-29 win last month. Starting left tackle Terron Armstead played despite missing two of three practices because of injuries to his toe, pectoral muscle, knee and hip. Allen finished 23 of 39 for 352 yards and three TDs, but he threw two interceptions, which resulted in the Dolphins scoring 10 points. That matchup will be determined when the Bengals host Baltimore on Sunday night.

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Watch: Former Gators CB Kaiir Elam Posts First NFL Playoffs ... (CalBearsMaven)

Former Florida Gators cornerback Kaiir Elam came up with a crucial interception in Buffalo's Wild Card matchup with Miami.

Miami took brief control of the game at the beginning of the third quarter following a strip-sack on Allen that turned into a Dolphins touchdown. Five snaps later, the Bills retook the lead, 27-24, as a result of quarterback Josh Allen's six-yard completion to receiver Cole Beasley in the end zone. At the time this story was published, the Bills had re-established a two-possession lead — 34-24 at the beginning of the fourth quarter — after blowing a 14-point margin over the Dolphins near the end of the first half.

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NFL playoffs: Bills sidestep Miami's upset attempt (al.com)

Five players from Alabama high schools and colleges appeared in Sunday's game, including Lester Cotton, who went all the way at left guard in his Dolphins' ...

[West Alabama](https://www.al.com/uwa/)) started at wide receiver for the Dolphins. Tagovailoa played quarterback in both those games for the Dolphins. · Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) was designated as a game-day inactive. He had a 25-yard reception that was Miami’s longest play from scrimmage, and his 8-yard run was tied for the Dolphins’ longest rushing attempt on Sunday. The teams had split their season series in the AFC East, with Miami winning 21-19 on Sept. 25 and Buffalo winning 32-29 on Dec. [Lester Cotton](https://www.al.com/topic/Lester%20Cotton/index.html) hadn’t played an offensive snap since Sept. · Jaylen Waddle (Alabama) started at wide receiver for the Dolphins. He had an 8-yard gain that was tied for Miami’s longest rushing attempt of the game. The Dolphins also had seven other players listed as questionable on their injury report, and three did not play. He hadn’t played at all since joining the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad on Dec. Unfortunately, we had to learn the hard way.”

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NFL playoffs: Bills hold off Dolphins in AFC wild-card thriller (Yahoo Sports)

Buffalo jumped out to a 17-0 lead but Miami rallied to tie the game. In the second half, the Bills took a 10-point lead but the Dolphins cut it to 3 and got the ...

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New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings live online: Smith TD, Wild ... (AS English)

The Giants are in the playoffs for the first time since 2016 under the guidance of first-year head coach Brian Daboll. The Vikings won the NFC North for the ...

Jones gets the ball to James for 13 yards to bring the Giants to a doable 2nd and 7. Vikings have the ball at 1st and 10 at the Vikings 40. Jones scrambles and takes it up the middle just 7 yards to get the 1st down! It gets noisy in there with the Vikings fans "Skol" chants and that's not doing the Giants any favors today. On the next play, Cousins tosses it to Smith, but he can't hang on to it, drops it and brings Vikings to 3rd and 3. The Giants get a huge huge yardage to make it down the field 85 yards, but it took them 20 plays and the Vikings defense stepped it up. Cook takes it up 4, then 11 and that takes us to the end of the 1st quarter. Vikings lost 2 yards to bring them to 4th down and they punt it back. 3rd and 7 for the Vikings instead. On several big gains to get the Vikings down the field fast, the touchdown is made by Smith for 3 yards. Barkley took the ball up the middle just enough to get the touchdown! 3 Minnesota Vikings to move on to the second round of the playoffs!

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Vikings vs. Giants Live Score Updates: NFL Playoffs, Wild Card Round (Sports Illustrated)

Follow along as the Vikings take on the Giants for the right to advance to the divisional round.

On third and short, Kevin O'Connell dialed up a reverse to Justin Jefferson and a throw back across the field to Kirk Cousins. Daniel Jones went 2 for 2 as a passer and scrambled twice for 22 yards, and Saquon Barkley ran for a 28-yard touchdown on a toss play to tie the score. The Giants just went 81 yards on four plays to take the lead with a Daniel Jones touchdown pass to Isaiah Hodgins. Cousins went 7 of 7 for 54 yards on the drive, hitting Justin Jefferson four times. 0:00 — The Vikings just went for it on 4th and 2 from the Giants' 43 and converted, with Kirk Cousins hitting T.J. The Giants just drove 75 yards on six plays to expand their lead back to ten. 14:23 — Another punt from the Vikings after Kirk Cousins threw it away on third down. They punt it back to the Giants and now need a stop in the worst way. in the back of the end zone. 1:44 — Kirk Cousins just threw short of the sticks with the season on the line on 4th and 8. That forces them to settle for a field goal to tie the game. The following offseason, the Vikings moved on from Keenum and signed Kirk Cousins to a big free agent deal, believing he could put them over the top.

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NFL playoff bracket 2023: Divisional schedule, picture for coming ... (DraftKings Nation)

The 2023 NFL Playoffs are moving through the first weekend of play. We provide a rundown of the playoff bracket as the field is set for the Divisional ...

[New York Giants](https://www.bigblueview.com/) @ No. [49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/), who ran away from the [Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) in the second half of their Wild Card Round matchup. [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.arrowheadpride.com) and [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/) will return to action this weekend after enjoying a first round bye as the No. If the Ravens beat the Bengals, Jacksonville will travel to Buffalo and Baltimore will travel to Kansas City. [NFL Playoffs](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoffs) are officially underway and the field is moving from the Wild Card Round to the Divisional Round. If the Bengals beat the Ravens, Cincinnati will travel to Buffalo and Jacksonville will travel to Kansas City. 1 seed in the final weekend of the regular season. The biggest question they face is the status of Jalen Hurts. 1 [Philadelphia Eagles](https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/teams/football/nfl/philadelphia-eagles--odds) The Bills-Bengals cancellation has resulted in the potential for a neutral site 1 seed thanks to the Bills not playing a 17th game. It’s safe to say the game involving the Cowboys-Bucs Monday winner will be the Sunday NFC game.

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NFL playoffs divisional round - Schedule, previews for AFC, NFC (ESPN)

Three of the four divisional-round matchups are set. Here's everything you need to know, including how each team can win.

Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4047646/aj-brown) and [DeVonta Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241478/devonta-smith) through the air. [Christian Kirk](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895856/christian-kirk) and [Evan Engram](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3051876/evan-engram) stepped up in the receiving game. ET (FOX)](/nfl/game?gameId=401438006) [Trey Hendrickson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3052743/trey-hendrickson) missed a few games. [Jonah Williams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040726/jonah-williams) left Sunday's wild-card game [against the Ravens](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401437999) and didn't return. That means Buffalo's [Greg Rousseau](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4362506/greg-rousseau) & Co. [Travis Kelce](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15847/travis-kelce). [against the Dolphins](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401438002) in the wild-card round. [Chris Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3044859/chris-jones) has had a magnificent season. [TBD-SF](/nfl/story/_/id/35452906/nfl-playoffs-bracket-reset-divisional-round-schedule-super-bowl-chances-previews-afc-nfc-games#sf) [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3139477/patrick-mahomes) comes into this one well-rested. [JAX-KC](/nfl/story/_/id/35452906/nfl-playoffs-bracket-reset-divisional-round-schedule-super-bowl-chances-previews-afc-nfc-games#jaxkc)

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Giants moving on in NFL playoffs thanks to Daniel Jones, Saquon ... (Yahoo Sports)

Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley made their playoff debuts on Sunday, and the duo engineered the Giants to a 31-24 playoff victory over the Vikings.

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2023 NFL playoffs bracket: Divisional round lookahead, schedule as ... (CBSSports.com)

What will happen this year? Below we will break down the NFL divisional round schedule, kickoff times, spreads and more. We are one more round closer to Super ...

[Tyler Huntley](/nfl/players/3159137/tyler-huntley/) and [J.K. [Joe Burrow](/nfl/players/2179798/joe-burrow/) and Co. [Isaiah Hodgins](/nfl/players/2783899/isaiah-hodgins/) caught eight passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. [biggest favorites in NFL wild-card round history](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-bills-line-soars-with-tua-tagovailoa-out-miami-makes-nfl-history-as-largest-wild-card-round-underdog/). [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) and [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PHI/philadelphia-eagles/) enter the fray. [Saquon Barkley](/nfl/players/2185957/saquon-barkley/) wasn't too shabby either, as he recorded 109 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns. [Josh Allen](/nfl/players/2130670/josh-allen/) threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions and fumbled three times, losing one of them. 1 seed teams last year, as both the [Tennessee Titans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/) and [Green Bay Packers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/GB/green-bay-packers/) were upset in the second round of the playoffs. [Patrick Mahomes](/nfl/players/2142052/patrick-mahomes/), who threw for 331 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. [Skylar Thompson](/nfl/players/2239649/skylar-thompson/) and the [Miami Dolphins](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIA/miami-dolphins/) gave the [Buffalo Bills](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BUF/buffalo-bills/) quite the scare, the [New York Giants](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/) upset the [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIN/minnesota-vikings/) in Minneapolis behind a great performance from [Daniel Jones](/nfl/players/2179245/daniel-jones/) and then the [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CIN/cincinnati-bengals/) won a close game with the [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BAL/baltimore-ravens/). [Damar Hamlin](/nfl/players/2250213/damar-hamlin/) suffered a cardiac arrest on the field. [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SF/san-francisco-49ers/) went on a 25-point run in the second half to defeat the rival [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SEA/seattle-seahawks/), and [Trevor Lawrence](/nfl/players/2967185/trevor-lawrence/) threw four straight touchdowns after throwing four straight interceptions to complete the third-largest comeback in [NFL](/nfl/) history after being down 27-0 to the [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/).

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NFL Playoff Bracket 2022: Updated Picture, Schedule After Sunday's ... (Bleacher Report)

With just one game left to go in Super Wild Card Weekend, the AFC playoff picture is set ahead of the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs next weekend, ...

ET (ABC/ESPN) 21 and Sunday, Jan. 3 Cincinnati Bengals at No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars at No. The other NFC Divisional Round matchup will feature a rivalry showdown between the No. 5 Dallas Cowboys to determine which team will advance to the Divisional Round to face the No.

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NFL playoff bracket 2023: Divisional round playoff matchups ... (Sporting News)

Here's all the information you need to follow the AFC and NFC divisional round matchups in the playoffs.

The NFC matchups will be the nightcaps each evening, while the two AFC clashes will be in the afternoon. The 49ers will face the Buccaneers or the Cowboys, who face off on Monday. It is an NFC East clash in the divisional round. The two teams will meet for the first time since the incident as Josh Allen and the Bills host Joe Burrow and the Bengals in a showdown of two of the AFC's premier teams. Now, he'll be tasked with trying to take down another AFC West foe as he heads to Kansas City to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. 4. Each day, there will be two games, one in the mid-afternoon and another in the evening. The lone game left on the schedule is the Buccaneers vs. The only blowout happened in the first game of the postseason, when the 49ers pulled away from the Seahawks. The Giants' victory over Minnesota kept their breakout season alive and set up a third game against the Eagles. Cowboys on Monday night, meaning the divisional round is taking shape. That hasn't been the case in 2023.

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NFL playoffs: Giants outlast Vikings in wild-card clash (San Francisco Chronicle)

Giants running back Saquon Barkley ran for two touchdowns in New York's 31-24 win over Minnesota. The Giants advanced to play No. 1 seed and NFC East rival ...

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NFL playoffs: 49ers await Cowboys-Buccaneers winner in NFC ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

The 49ers will host either the Cowboys or Buccaneers next weekend after the Vikings lost to the Giants on Sunday.

[Brock Purdy's first career NFL start](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/how-49ers-qb-brock-purdys-first-start-made-nfl-history-vs-buccaneers) and the beginning of a meteoric rise for the rookie quarterback. [Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/49ers-talk) [winning that game handily 35-7](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-observations-brock-purdy-excels-first-nfl-start-leads-win-over-bucs).

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NFL playoffs divisional round - Schedule, previews for AFC, NFC (ESPN Australia)

Three of the four divisional-round matchups are set. Here's everything you need to know, including how each team can win.

Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4047646/aj-brown) and [DeVonta Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241478/devonta-smith) through the air. [Tom Brady](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2330/tom-brady) and the Bucs [on Monday](/nfl/game?gameId=401438003), but the 49ers and their myriad of offensive and defensive assets are a different breed. [Christian Kirk](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895856/christian-kirk) and [Evan Engram](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3051876/evan-engram) stepped up in the receiving game. [Trey Hendrickson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3052743/trey-hendrickson) missed a few games. [Jonah Williams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040726/jonah-williams) left Sunday's wild-card game [against the Ravens](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401437999) and didn't return. That means Buffalo's [Greg Rousseau](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4362506/greg-rousseau) & Co. [Travis Kelce](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15847/travis-kelce). [Chris Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3044859/chris-jones) has had a magnificent season. [against the Dolphins](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401438002) in the wild-card round. [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3139477/patrick-mahomes) comes into this one well-rested. [DAL-SF](/nfl/story/_/id/35452906/nfl-playoffs-bracket-reset-divisional-round-schedule-super-bowl-chances-previews-afc-nfc-games#sf) [JAX-KC](/nfl/story/_/id/35452906/nfl-playoffs-bracket-reset-divisional-round-schedule-super-bowl-chances-previews-afc-nfc-games#jaxkc)

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NFL Playoffs: 49ers Await Cowboys-Buccaneers Winner in NFC ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

The 49ers will host either the Cowboys or Buccaneers next weekend after the Vikings lost to the Giants on Sunday.

[Brock Purdy's first career NFL start](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/how-49ers-qb-brock-purdys-first-start-made-nfl-history-vs-buccaneers?chrcontext=WTVJ) and the beginning of a meteoric rise for the rookie quarterback. The last meeting between the 49ers and Cowboys came last year in the NFC Wild Card Game, with the 49ers emerging from AT&T Stadium with a 23-17 victory. In the victory, the No. While the 49ers await their opponent, the top seeded Philadelphia Eagles will host the Giants on Saturday in the other NFC divisional matchup. The 49ers will host either the Dallas Cowboys or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next weekend at Levi's Stadium in the NFC Divisional Round after the New York Giants stunned the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild-Card Round on Sunday at U.S. The NFL hasn't announced the time or date for next weekend's game, but with the Cowboys-Buccaneers playing Monday, it's likely that their game against the 49ers will be played on Sunday in Santa Clara.

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NFL playoffs: Defending AFC champion Bengals stuff Ravens in ... (Yahoo Sports)

And in true AFC North fashion, a defensive play was the difference. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, starting in place of an injured Lamar Jackson, ...

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NFL playoffs: One play changes game for Cincinnati (al.com)

The longest fumble-return touchdown in NFL postseason history also was the longest go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game, ...

NBC will televise the Jacksonville-Kansas City game. The Ravens beat the Bengals 19-17 on Oct. 9, and Cincinnati beat Baltimore 27-16 on Jan. CBS will televise the Bengals-Bills game. 24, and right guard Alex Cappa suffered an ankle injury on Jan. Huntley threw touchdown passes on the two series that reached the end zone for the Ravens. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw touchdown passes on the two series that reached the end zone for the Bengals. Cincinnati and Baltimore squared off twice in AFC North games during the regular season. McPherson went 1-for-2 on extra-point kicks. Right tackle La’el Collins sustained a knee injury on Dec. But Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson knocked the football out of Huntley’s hands before that happened. [Auburn](//www.al.com/auburnfootball/)) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.

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NFL playoffs: Hubbard's 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over ... (San Francisco Chronicle)

CINCINNATI — Sam Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley's fumble 98 yards for a tie-breaking...

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NFL playoff schedule: 49ers await Cowboys-Bucs winner in NFC ... (Yahoo Sports)

The 49ers will host either the Cowboys or Buccaneers next Sunday after the Vikings lost to the Giants.

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NFL Playoffs Bracket 2023: Wild Card Weekend TV schedule, start ... (NBC Sports - Misc.)

Check out the latest bracket for the 2023 NFL Playoffs ahead of Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. Get the full schedule, TV info, dates, times, teams and more.

[Wild Card Weekend Schedule](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/08/wild-card-playoff-schedule-cowboys-bucs-will-play-on-monday-night-football/) In the final game of [Wild Card Weekend,](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/08/wild-card-playoff-schedule-cowboys-bucs-will-play-on-monday-night-football/) the Dallas Cowboys handily defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday night, advancing to face the 49ers in the Divisional Round. - Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8)x - Jaguars (4) vs Chiefs (1) – NBC, - Cincinnati Bengals (3) vs Buffalo Bills (2) Plus, check back often to see which teams advance and who goes home.

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2023 NFL playoffs: Best dressed players on Super Wild Card ... (CBSSports.com)

Fashion and sports have always gone hand-in-hand, with players showing off before and after games. Sometimes, the fashion alone ends up becoming a story and ...

[pic.twitter.com/Ba0Yk5pLUO] [January 15, 2023] [Seahawks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SEA/seattle-seahawks/) quarterback [Geno Smith](/nfl/players/1700358/geno-smith/) spent a lot of his career as a backup, but he defied expectations this season and dressed the part as he showed up to face the No. [pic.twitter.com/01OJO70jGe] [January 14, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/huGvlhlGk6] [January 14, 2023] Here is a look at some of the best fashion statements this weekend: Sometimes, the fashion alone ends up becoming a story and players are known for some iconic looks. With a bigger stage we not only get more exciting games, but players step up their fashion game as well.

NFL playoffs: No lead safe, drama abounds in wild weekend (Richmond Register)

The Buffalo Bills blew a 17-point advantage before recovering to win. That narrow escape came less than 24 hours after the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a ...

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NFL playoffs 2023 divisional round schedule (cleveland.com)

With the Bengals win over the Ravens on Sunday night the next round of the NFL playoffs is set.

It will also be good to settle any debates stemming from the Bengals vs. The Jags and Giants both won incredible games and will look to keep momentum rolling into next week. The Chiefs and Eagles will be in the mix as well now after sitting out with first round playoff bye’s. The Bengals are slated to play Buffalo, which won a 34-31 nail biter over the Dolphins to advance Sunday. Buccaneers game away from having a finalized schedule for the divisional round of the playoffs. [FanDuel in Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/fanduel/) and other sportsbooks in the state, including [Barstool Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/barstool/), [Caesars](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/caesars/) and [DraftKings](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/draftkings/).

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NFL Playoffs 2023: Schedule for Divisional Round set (The Phinsider)

The first round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are coming to an end, with the schedule for the second round now set.

The other NFC game will feature the winner of tomorrow night’s [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/) at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.bucsnation.com/) game against the [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/). For the Chiefs, that has them scheduled to face the AFC’s fourth-seeded [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.bigcatcountry.com/) as the games followed chalk over the weekend. ET - (5) Dallas Cowboys/(4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers at (2) San Francisco 49ers - FOX [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.cincyjungle.com/) at [Buffalo Bills](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/). [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.arrowheadpride.com) and [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/) are about to enter the 2023 [NFL Playoffs](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoffs) as the Wild Card round advances toward its Monday night end. In the NFC, the Eagles will host the sixth-seeded [New York Giants](https://www.bigblueview.com/) after they beat the third-seeded [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.dailynorseman.com/).

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NFL playoff schedule 2023: Full Divisional round schedule for AFC ... (DraftKings Nation)

We take a look at the full schedule of games for the AFC in the Divisional round of the 2023 NFL playoffs, including dates, start time, TV info and more.

3 Cincinnati Bengals at No. No. - Time: 3 p.m. 1 [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.arrowheadpride.com) The Chiefs beat the Jaguars back in Week 9, 27-17, with Patrick Mahomes throwing for four touchdowns. Those results set up an AFC Divisional Round where the Jaguars will head to Kansas City to play the Chiefs and the Bengals will go to Buffalo to take on the Bills.

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NFL divisional round playoff schedule: Bengals travel to Buffalo ... (Yahoo Sports)

There's still one more wild-card game to play. But the NFL's divisional-round playoff schedule is set. The NFL announced next weekend's slate at the ...

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NFL divisional playoffs: Sky Sports heads to Manchester for ... (Sky Sports)

Sky Sports takes its coverage on the road to Manchester for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs!

[Baltimore Ravens 17-24 Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12787291/cincinnati-bengals-24-17-baltimore-ravens-sam-hubbards-98-yard-fumble-return-helps-bengals-to-nfl-playoff-win) [New York Giants 31-24 Minnesota Vikings](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12787517/new-york-giants-31-24-minnesota-vikings-daniel-jones-inspires-giants-to-first-playoff-win-in-11-years) [Miami Dolphins 31-34 Buffalo Bills](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12787513/miami-dolphins-31-34-buffalo-bills-josh-allen-throws-three-touchdowns-as-bills-reach-divisional-round-in-nfl-playoffs)

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The First Read, NFL Divisional Round: Biggest immediate question ... (NFL.com)

Have the Chiefs fixed their special teams units? No playoff team came into the postseason with more questions about the kicking game than Kansas City. Harrison ...

[Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.nfl.com/players/jimmy-garoppolo/) and [Trey Lance](https://www.nfl.com/players/trey-lance-x9749/). Running back [Austin Ekeler](https://www.nfl.com/players/austin-ekeler/) basically vanished from the offense in the final two quarters and the absence of [injured receiver](https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-wr-mike-williams-back-downgraded-to-out-for-wild-card-game-vs-jaguars) [Mike Williams](https://www.nfl.com/players/mike-williams/) hurt the Chargers once again. It will help to have safety [Jamal Adams](https://www.nfl.com/players/jamal-adams/) back after he missed all but one game this season with [a torn quad tendon](https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-safety-jamal-adams-expected-to-have-season-ending-surgery-on-torn-quad-). [allowed 31 points and 431 yards](https://www.nfl.com/games/giants-at-vikings-2022-post-1) to a Giants team that is far from explosive. The Giants need Jones -- and running back [Saquon Barkley](https://www.nfl.com/players/saquon-barkley/) -- to keep carrying this offense. The Bengals want to find ways to capitalize on the dynamic talents of receivers like [Ja’Marr Chase](https://www.nfl.com/players/ja-marr-chase/) and [Tee Higgins](https://www.nfl.com/players/tee-higgins/) and running back [Joe Mixon](https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-mixon/). This is a big deal because the AFC is loaded with young quarterbacks, including Mahomes, Allen, [Joe Burrow](https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-burrow/), [Trevor Lawrence](https://www.nfl.com/players/trevor-lawrence/) and [Deshaun Watson](https://www.nfl.com/players/deshaun-watson/). [in Week 18](https://www.nfl.com/games/titans-at-jaguars-2022-reg-18) despite trailing at halftime to a team starting a quarterback who’d only been on the roster for a couple weeks. [Jonah Williams](https://www.nfl.com/players/jonah-williams/) sustained a left knee injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s [win over Baltimore](https://www.nfl.com/games/ravens-at-bengals-2022-post-1) and didn’t return. There was plenty of drama to be had as well, with Jacksonville overcoming a 27-0 deficit [versus the Chargers](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-jaguars-2022-post-1) and the Giants finding their own measure of revenge in a rematch [with the Vikings](https://www.nfl.com/games/giants-at-vikings-2022-post-1). With Allen throwing two first-half interceptions and then giving up a [strip-sack scoop-and-score](https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-strip-six-rowe-s-forced-fumble-vs-allen-sparks-sieler-s-td-scoop) to start the third quarter of the win over Miami. The return game also has been sketchy at times, as rookie [Skyy Moore](https://www.nfl.com/players/skyy-moore/) lost the punt return job after muffing three punts, and [Kadarius Toney](https://www.nfl.com/players/kadarius-toney/) has fumbled on a punt return as well.

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NFL playoffs 2023: 7th seeds just cannot get a win in the NFL ... (SB Nation)

With both the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks losing their respective games in Buffalo and San Francisco this weekend, seventh-seeded teams are now 0-for-6 ...

The game was a back-and-forth in the first half, but eventually saw the 49ers go on a run in the second. Pittsburgh did get the game’s first score on a defensive touchdown, but went on to surrender 35 unanswered points en route to a 42-21 defeat. Philadelphia Eagles lose to Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Eagles are one of the best teams in the NFL right now. Indianapolis Colts lose to Buffalo Bills: The first-ever playoff game featuring a No. While the contest was a competitive one early on, the Bills started to pull away late to take home a 27-24 victory. Introducing a seventh seed in each conference, however, has not necessarily improved the competitiveness of the Wild Card playoff round.

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NFL playoffs: Saturday night thriller gets action started (Minnesota Public Radio News)

The rest of the NFL playoffs have a lot to live up to after Saturday's display. San Francisco rookie quarterback Brock Purdy nailed his postseason debut, ...

Over the next week, those same players and fans [reacted with joy](https://apnews.com/article/new-england-patriots-buffalo-bills-sports-nfl-football-damar-hamlin-47dc11b56ec33560542cd3847db4de45) at news of Hamlin's recovery. The Bills beat the Chiefs 24-20 on Oct. The No. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Hamlin has kept his schedule and recovery private. There are four rounds to the playoffs: The wild-card round is this weekend, the divisional round is Jan. That's because Buffalo (13-3) played one fewer game than Kansas City (14-3) and missed out on a chance to earn the top seed. The NFL re-seeds teams after each playoff round. Those teams get the weekend off before playing in the divisional round next weekend. Then, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars [pulled off a jaw-dropping 27-point comeback](https://apnews.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-los-angeles-chargers-nfl-sports-playoffs-ea127e06279360c38632f7e2231925b2) in a 31-30 stunner against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. The rookie completed 18 of 30 passes for 332 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions to win his sixth consecutive start. The second-year pro then responded by throwing four TD passes and Riley Patterson kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired for the win. The opening weekend wraps up Monday night with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys.

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NFL wild-card round playoff game picks, schedule, odds, injuries (ESPN)

Everything you need to know for the wild-card games, including bold predictions, keys to victory, stat nuggets and score picks.

[Keenan Allen](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15818/keenan-allen) on third down. [Justin Herbert](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4038941/justin-herbert) and [Trevor Lawrence](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360310/trevor-lawrence), both of whom are making their first playoff start. [Read more at ESPN+](/nfl/insider/story/_/id/35433052/nfl-wild-card-game-plans-2022-playoffs-keys-win-matchups-know). [Justin Jefferson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4262921/justin-jefferson) will go for 200-plus yards receiving. [Bills' Hamlin discharged from Buffalo hospital](/nfl/story/_/id/35425908/bills-damar-hamlin-discharged-buffalo-hospital) [Jaylen Waddle](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4372016/jaylen-waddle) had 100 receiving yards in each of the team's two regular-season games against the Bills. [Vita Vea](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3134362/vita-vea) back this week could go a long way in replicating that performance and making quarterback [Dak Prescott](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577417/dak-prescott) one-dimensional. [Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: McCarthy's job not at stake](/nfl/story/_/id/35419256/cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-mike-mccarthy-job-not-stake) [Joe Burrow](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915511/joe-burrow) won't throw a touchdown pass. That means it will be [Tyler Huntley](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035671/tyler-huntley) (tendinitis) or [Anthony Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035312/anthony-brown) under center for the Ravens. Dobbins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241985/jk-dobbins) should get a heavy workload, which would help the Ravens control the tempo of the game. [Lamar Jackson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916387/lamar-jackson) is [out](/nfl/story/_/id/35433895/ravens-lamar-jackson-says-knee-unstable-tyler-huntley-throws) after announcing he is recovering from a Grade 2 PCL sprain.

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What We Learned in the N.F.L.'s Wild-Card Round (The New York Times)

Josh Allen's trademark big plays almost let the Dolphins take down the Bills, the Giants handled the Vikings with their defense, and Trevor Lawrence led a ...

Bills 34, Dolphins 31: After a 17-0 start, the Bills collapsed for about a quarter and a half. He was short by about a yard, and the ball was jarred loose right into the hands of Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard, who ran it back for a touchdown to break a 17-17 tie. The Jaguars lined up in an old-school T formation — three players in a horizontal row behind the quarterback — and sent running back Travis Etienne on an outside rush to the right. Perhaps Allen wouldn’t be tempted to gamble if the Bills had a more consistent running game, and if the team regularly threw more in the short area and chipped away at drives. On fourth-and-1 at the Chargers’ 40-yard line, Pederson called a timeout with 1:28 remaining to get the Jaguars out of a quarterback sneak call. They lulled Cousins into dinking-and-dunking the game away, and they made sure to tackle well enough to not let the Vikings bite them in the behind. With 6:01 to go in the second quarter, the Bills called a first-and-10 play-action deep shot near midfield with receiver John Brown sprinting down the sideline. The Dolphins chose to roll the dice on an all-out Cover 0 blitz, and they paid for it. It was a game that highlighted both Allen’s singular ability to affect a game and also how dangerous his decision making can be for the Bills. Not blitzing gives him too much time to find an open receiver for a chunk play, but blitzing Allen opens up the possibility that he’ll break the pocket on a run or find an uncovered receiver. The deep throws and extended plays that buoyed an otherwise hapless Buffalo offense were the same plays that led to turnovers and disjointed drives. Meanwhile, the Giants used a savvy defensive game plan to beat the Vikings, and the Jaguars leaned into the resilience they’ve shown all year to take down the wobbly Chargers.

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