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  • Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson: The greatest divisional playoff matchup ever




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    The match-up every single NFL fan has been waiting for is here: Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson. These two quarterbacks have been neck-in-neck for the league MVP title for months now.

    Now, Allen’s Buffalo Bills will host Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens in what I would argue is statistically the greatest quarterback match-up in divisional playoff history.

    The greatest of what will be, after this weekend, 229 divisional playoff games in the Super Bowl era.

    Football is weird in that no one stat is the be all and end all. Still, it’s pretty clear in the stats that are all encompassing that Allen and Jackson are really good.

    Take for instance adjusted net yards per pass attempt. This seeks to measure how many yards a quarterback and touchdowns a quarterback throws for, as well as adjusting that for how many sacks and interceptions they throw.

    Jackson was first in the NFL at 9.4 and Allen was third at 8.0 yards. Allen threw for fewer yards and touchdowns than Jackson, but he took fewer sacks. Jackson threw two fewer interceptions, though both were well below the league average.

    I went back through the record books to see any other divisional games where both starting quarterbacks had 8.0 or better adjusted net yards per pass attempt during the regular season leading up to the playoff.

    There were just two: the 2014 NFC divisional playoff between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Packers and the 2019 AFC divisional playoff between the Ravens (and Jackson) and the Tennessee Titans.

    Of course, one of the things that makes Allen and Jackson so special is that they can run the ball with authority. Allen runs like a fullback and picks up a ton of first downs and touchdowns. Jackson runs for yards.

    Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills hands off the ball to teammate James Cook #4 in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

    Both men have over 500 yards rushing and at least four rushing touchdowns. Allen is second in the league in rushing touchdowns, while Jackson leads the league in rushing yards.

    Again, I decided to look back and see how many divisional playoff games featured two starting quarterbacks who ran for at least 500 yards and 4 touchdowns during that year’s regular season.

    There were a mere three: the 2013 NFC divisional playoff between the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, the 2014 NFC divisional playoff between the Panthers and Seattle Seahawks and the 2022 NFC divisional playoff between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.

    In other words, the match-up between Allen and Jackson will mark the first time in an AFC divisional playoff that both team’s starting quarterbacks ran for at least 500 yards and 4 touchdowns that regular season.

    What you’ll note is that none of these games with the elite rushing quarterbacks are the same as the games with the elite passing quarterbacks.

    Combining passing and rushing statistics for a quarterback isn’t easy. Indeed, as I noted at the start, combining all the passing statistics into one metric is a fraught exercise.

    Still, we can make an attempt. One way to do that is through Pro-Football Reference’s approximate value metric.

    Allen’s approximate value this year is currently a 20. Jackson’s is slightly higher at a 21. Both of those are elite and are the best and second best in the league.

    What’s amazing is this marks the only time in divisional playoff history that both teams’ starting quarterbacks have approximate values of at least 20.

    By this metric, this weekend’s game is the greatest match-up of starting quarterbacks in a divisional round playoff game ever.

    Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass ahead of Ogbo Okoronkwo of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium.

    Now to be clear, this isn’t the only stat that seeks to combine rushing and passing into one metric. You can use ESPN’s QBR or expected points added (EPA) above replacement.

    Allen is, for example, slightly ahead of Jackson in ESPN’s QBR, so these stats can differ slightly.

    When the great Neil Paine ran the stats, he found the only divisional round playoff with a better combined EPA above replacement for the starting quarterbacks was the 2013 game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers.

    When you are arguing whether this weekend’s matchup is the greatest or second greatest in divisional playoff history, you know it is historic.

    And because both quarterbacks are so good, this game, itself, is historic. Paine calculated that this is the best divisional playoff game in 50 years, when you take into account how good the teams were and how tough their schedules were during the regular season.

    My hope as a Bills’ fan is that it is a historically good game for the blue and red. Otherwise, don’t expect me to show up to work on Monday.



    As the NFL playoffs heat up, all eyes are on the highly anticipated matchup between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson in the divisional round. These two dynamic young quarterbacks are set to face off in what many are calling the greatest divisional playoff matchup ever.

    Both Allen and Jackson have been electrifying fans all season with their impressive performances on the field. Allen, the Buffalo Bills’ signal-caller, has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers, leading his team to their first division title in over two decades. On the other side, Jackson has been dazzling with his dual-threat abilities, making defenders miss with his speed and agility.

    The clash between Allen and Jackson is not just a battle of quarterbacks, but a showdown between two of the most exciting teams in the league. The Bills and the Ravens both boast high-powered offenses and stingy defenses, setting the stage for an epic showdown on the gridiron.

    As fans eagerly await kickoff, the buzz surrounding this matchup continues to grow. Will Allen’s arm strength and accuracy be enough to outduel Jackson’s speed and elusiveness? Can the Bills’ defense contain the Ravens’ explosive playmakers? These questions and more will be answered as these two young stars go head-to-head in what promises to be a playoff classic.

    So don’t miss a second of the action as Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson square off in what could go down as the greatest divisional playoff matchup ever. Get ready for a thrilling showdown between two of the NFL’s brightest talents.

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  • NFL Power Rankings entering the divisional playoffs: Eagles need Jalen Hurts to do more


    A.J. Brown was asked on Dec. 8 what needed to improve in the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense. He said the passing game, an honest answer that got a lot of attention and was blown out of proportion.

    But Brown wasn’t wrong.

    And in the wild-card round, we saw what he was talking about. And why he had time to read a book in the second half of the game. It’s not like he or any other Eagles receiver was busy in Sunday’s 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers.

    Jalen Hurts came back after missing two full games and most of a third with a concussion, and he wasn’t good. Hurts had a stretch between the final minute of the first quarter to 4:41 left in the third quarter in which he didn’t complete a pass. The Eagles’ best pass play of the game was a poor throw from Hurts that Dallas Goedert caught when it was thrown behind him at the line of scrimmage, and then he stiff-armed his way into the end zone.

    The Eagles had just 121 net yards passing. Philadelphia had a very conservative game plan, but it’s not like it was executed that well either. It was OK for Philadelphia because the defense was fantastic and it beat Green Bay, but at some point in these playoffs the Eagles are going to need more than 121 passing yards to win. Given how many times Philadelphia has had quiet passing games this season — which led to Brown’s gripe more than a month ago; Philadelphia has 12 games with 210 or fewer passing yards this season — it’s fair to wonder if Hurts can turn it on when needed. And at some point, whether it’s in a tight divisional-round game against the Los Angeles Rams, or a shootout at Detroit in the NFC championship game or in a Super Bowl, Philly will need it.

    Hurts is capable of it. It wasn’t that long ago that he was putting on a show and nearly lifting the Eagles to a Super Bowl win over the Chiefs. But Hurts’ production over the rest of the postseason will be the difference between Philadelphia getting back to a Super Bowl or getting knocked out early.

    Here are the power rankings of the eight remaining teams left for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs:



    As the NFL playoffs continue and teams gear up for the divisional round, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a precarious position. Despite securing a playoff spot, the Eagles are facing tough competition and need their rookie quarterback, Jalen Hurts, to step up and do more if they want to make a deep playoff run.

    Currently, the Eagles are ranked lower in the NFL Power Rankings compared to other playoff teams. Their offense has been inconsistent, and their defense has struggled at times. In order to compete with the likes of the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and other top teams, the Eagles will need Hurts to elevate his game.

    Hurts has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, but he will need to be more consistent and make smart decisions with the football. His ability to extend plays with his legs and make plays downfield will be crucial for the Eagles’ success in the playoffs.

    If Hurts can rise to the occasion and lead the Eagles to victory in the divisional round, they have a chance to surprise many and make a deep playoff run. However, if he falters, the Eagles may find themselves quickly eliminated from the postseason.

    As the divisional playoffs approach, all eyes will be on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Can he rise to the occasion and lead his team to victory, or will the Eagles fall short? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Eagles need Hurts to do more if they want to compete with the best teams in the NFL.

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  • Top starts, sits and sleepers in fantasy football and DFS for NFL divisional round


    • Jayden Daniels breaks the rookie standard: Rookies are not supposed to perform well on the road in the playoffs, but Daniels broke that trend last weekend, and he will look to take advantage of the injury-riddled Detroit Lions defense this Saturday night. 

    • Kyren Williams doesn’t offer the upside that is needed due to his pricetag: Williams has scored 20-plus fantasy points in only three games this season, as his only 25-plus point performance came all the way back in Week 3. Plus, the Philadelphia Eagles defense is not one to target when trying to find high-upside DFS tournament plays. 

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    The regular fantasy season is over, but that doesn’t mean your fantasy football fun is over. Get your DFS lineups submitted to enjoy the NFL playoff games to the fullest! And I can help you make the best lineup! Below you can find my top fire (boom) and ice (bust) players at each position for Divisonal Round Weekend. Plus, the top sleeper (risky but high upside) at the wide receiver and tight end positions.  Don’t miss my Fire & Ice chart at the bottom of this page. There, I have listed out all of my fire, good, sleeper and ice plays for Divisional Round Weekend. 

    Note: I used FanDuel’s Saturday-Sunday tournament slate for player pricing. FanDuel uses half-PPR scoring so I used half-PPR data in my below writeup.

    Fire QB Start of the Week: Jayden Daniels (at DET)

    FanDuel Cost: $8,500 – Third among QBs

    Jayden Daniels isn’t like a regular rookie quarterback, he’s a cool rookie. Not only was Daniels the first rookie to win a road playoff game in over a decade, but he also became the first rookie to throw multiple touchdowns in a road playoff win in NFL history. Daniels is the total package, as he is a huge threat on the ground but also excels as a pocket passer. 

    Daniels has now scored at least 22 fantasy points in six straight full games played and has a chance to put up another huge game in a favorable matchup this weekend. The Detroit Lions defense came to play against Sam Darnold in Week 18 … but that now doesn’t seem too impressive after his miserable performance in the wild-card round. In the weeks leading up to Week 18, the Lions allowed Josh Allen (41.3), Brock Purdy (30.3) and Caleb Williams (26.1 and 22.8) to all have massive games against them. 

    Ice QB Start of the Week: Patrick Mahomes (vs. HOU) 

    FanDuel Cost: $7,700 – Sixth among QBs

    This price is a bit too hefty considering the production that Patrick Mahomes offered this season — he scored fewer than 17 fantasy points in 11 of 16 games played in 2024. The Kansas City Chiefs have been awesome in the playoffs throughout Mahomes’ career … but last postseason, Mahomes only hit 19 fantasy points in one of four games (the Super Bowl — and he only got there because he scored 8.4 points in overtime). 

    The Houston Texans have held opposing quarterbacks to just 16.3 fantasy points per game this season, including Justin Herbert’s 5.7-point performance against them in the wild-card round. No defense has allowed a lower comp percentage than the Texans this year, and only the Philadelphia Eagles have allowed fewer passing yards per dropback than the Texans.

    Fire RB Start of the Week: Jahmyr Gibbs (vs. WAS)

    FanDuel Cost: $8,900 – Third among RBs 

    David Montgomery is returning to the field, but that shouldn’t scare off DFS players from paying up for Jahmyr Gibbs. I expect Montgomery’s workload to be limited in his first game back, and Gibbs has been an absolute beast for the Lions offense in his absence. Gibbs has put up over 150 scrimmage yards and at least one touchdown in three straight games. 

    The Washington Commanders have allowed the third-most yards per carry and fifth-most rushing touchdowns to running backs this season. Other elite running backs, such as Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson, have recently dominated the Commanders defense.

    Ice RB Start of the Week:  Kyren Williams (at PHI)

    FanDuel Cost: $7,700 – Fourth among RBs

    Kyren Williams has been an extremely steady, reliable fantasy producer this season, but he has not had many week-winning performances. Williams has scored 20-plus points in only three games this season, with 25-plus points in just one game (Week 3). He gets a super hard matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to running backs since Week 6. 

    Even with a touchdown, Williams still had a mediocre fantasy day against the Eagles in their Week 12 matchup, scoring just 11.2 fantasy points. His upside is not worth his cost, especially in large tournaments.

    Fire WR Start of the Week: Terry McLaurin (at DET)

    FanDuel Cost: $7,600 – Fiftth among WRs

    McLaurin has hit 16-plus fantasy points in five of the last seven games while catching a touchdown eight times over that span. McLaurin’s fantasy ceiling is just as high as the wide receivers priced higher than him this week —  Amon-Ra. St. Brown, Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, A.J. Brown —  but he has the best matchup of them all. 

    The Lions allowed the most receiving yards and third most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2024. Before Sam Darnold’s Week 18 collapse, the Detroit Lions let Keenan Allen and Ricky Pearsall each put up exactly 141 receiving yards and one touchdown against them in Weeks 16 and 17. 

    Sleeper WR Start of the Week: Keon Coleman (vs. BAL)

    FanDuel Cost: $5,300 – 18th among WRs

    It hasn’t been the most inspiring season for Buffalo Bills’ rookie WR Keon Coleman, who they took at the top of the second round, but he has made some big catches throughout the year. He has averaged 18.7 yards per reception in his first season in the NFL and will have the opportunity to come down with some more splash plays this Sunday night. 

    The Baltimore Ravens defense allowed the third-most downfield receiving yards in the NFL in the 2024 regular season, behind only the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions. When the Bills faced the Ravens in Week 4, Coleman had multiple receptions of 20-plus yards and dropped a 40-yard target right in his hands. If any of the Bills wide receivers come through with a big performance this weekend, I would put my money on Coleman. 

    Ice WR Start of the Week: Puka Nacua (at PHI)

    FanDuel Cost: $8,600 – Second among WRs

    The Rams offense has been inconsistent over the last month, and Puka Nacua has not caught a touchdown in any of his last four games played while putting up fewer than 60 receiving yards in two of his last three games. Nacua had a big game against the Philadelphia Eagles earlier in the season, but that was in Los Angeles.

    The Eagles have allowed just two wide receivers to score more than 12 fantasy points against them at home since their Week 5 bye … and one of them was Malik Nabers, who did it in Week 18 when the Eagles were resting most of their starters.

    Fire TE Start of the Week: Dallas Goedert (vs. LAR)

    FanDuel Cost: $6,100 – Second among TEs

    Dallas Goedert led the Philadelphia Eagles with six targets in Wild-Card Weekend while putting up a solid fantasy day with 47 yards and a touchdown. He gets a favorable matchup this weekend against the Los Angeles Rams, who allowed the second most fantasy points to tight ends in the 2024 regular season and then allowed T.J. Hockenson to score 15 points against them in the first round of the playoffs. 

    The Rams’ have allowed a tight end to score 14-plus fantasy points against them in each of their last three games—  Hockenson (14.9), Trey McBride (24.3) and Noah Fant (14.8). 

    Sleeper TE of the Week: Dalton Schultz (at KC)

    FanDuel Cost: $5,300 – Seventh among TEs

    The Houston Texans came into the season with a plethora of receiving options, but now, in the biggest game of their season, it’s up to Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz to carry the passing game. The Kansas City Chiefs have allowed the most receiving yards to tight ends in 2024. In their Week 16 matchup, Schultz recorded eight targets, five receptions, 45 yards and a touchdown. 

    Also, teammate TE Cade Stover has been stealing some snaps and targets from Schultz as of late, but he was placed on injured reserve this week and will miss the rest of the season.

    Keep an eye on Schultz’s practice status because he is also banged up. If Schultz does not play, Irv Smith Jr. would become a very sneaky, cheap DFS option with high upside. 

    Ice TE Start of the Week: Zach Ertz (at DET)

    FanDuel Cost: $5,500 – Fifth among TEs

    Not only is Zach Ertz dealing with a rib injury, but he also has a very tough matchup in the divisional round. The Detroit Lions allow the fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season while allowing the third-fewest receiving yards and only three receiving touchdowns to the position. Only two tight ends scored more than 11 fantasy points in a matchup against the Lions this year. 

    Jayden Daniels should be able to take advantage of the Lions’ weaker CB group and target his higher-ceiling weapons in McLaurin, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus.

    Here, I categorize every relevant fantasy player into five different buckets: (1) fire starts (best starts of the week); (2) thumbs up (good starts); (3) Risky players with upside (sleepers); (4) Ice starts (predicting bad performance from good player); (5) Stop (must sits).

    Note: If a player/defense is not listed, I either expect them not to play in the Divisional Round or am not considering starting them in fantasy lineups.

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    Thumbs Up

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    Stop



    Top starts, sits, and sleepers for NFL divisional round in fantasy football and DFS

    With the NFL playoffs heating up, fantasy football managers and DFS players are looking for the best players to start, sit, and target as sleepers in the divisional round. Here are some top picks for each category:

    Top starts:

    – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes has been on fire lately and faces a weak Cleveland Browns defense in the divisional round. Expect a big game from the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

    – Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints: Kamara is a dual-threat back who can rack up points both on the ground and through the air. He should have a big game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    – Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers: Adams is one of the best wide receivers in the league and should have a field day against a suspect Los Angeles Rams secondary.

    – Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs: Kelce is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses and should have a big game against the Browns.

    Top sits:

    – Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens: Jackson has a tough matchup against the Buffalo Bills, who have a solid defense. He may struggle to put up big numbers in this game.

    – Ronald Jones II, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jones has been dealing with injuries and may not be at full strength against the Saints. Look for other options at running back.

    – JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers: Smith-Schuster has been inconsistent this season and faces a tough matchup against the Chiefs. Look for other options at wide receiver.

    – Rob Gronkowski, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gronkowski has been quiet in the playoffs so far and may struggle to put up big numbers against the Saints.

    Sleepers:

    – J.K. Dobbins, RB, Baltimore Ravens: Dobbins has been on a tear lately and could have a big game against the Bills.

    – Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas Cowboys: Gallup has big-play ability and could break out in a shootout against the Rams.

    – Logan Thomas, TE, Washington Football Team: Thomas has been a reliable target for Washington and could have a big game against the Buccaneers.

    These are just a few top starts, sits, and sleepers to consider for the divisional round in fantasy football and DFS. Make sure to do your own research and set your lineups accordingly. Good luck!
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  • NFL injury tracker, divisional round: Zay Flowers ‘doubtful’ vs. Bills, Rams’ Ahkello Witherspoon expected to play


    With a series of heavy-duty matchups in the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs, a few teams will be shorthanded on the injury front.

    The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Buffalo Bills in a high-stakes divisional matchup — and they will likely be doing it without their star receiver. Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers missed practice again on Friday and has been deemed doubtful for Sunday’s matchup.

    Flowers suffered a knee injury during the regular season finale two weeks ago, and has not returned to practice since. He missed all of last week, including the Ravens’ Wild Card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the injury, and looks set to do it again this week.

    The Ravens had been initially optimistic about Flowers’ injury, with head coach John Harbaugh telling reporters initially that the injury was “day-to-day” but not season-ending.

    Despite Harbaugh telling reporters Friday, “I think he’ll have a chance,” it appears they will be without Flowers for a second straight playoff game.

    Rams cornerback and defensive playmaker Ahkello Witherspoon was a limited participant in Friday’s practice after sitting out Thursday’s session. He was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report.

    However, head coach Sean McVay expects the eight-year veteran to play in Sunday’s divisional round matchup with the Eagles.

    Witherspoon, 29, injured his thigh in the third quarter of the Rams’ wild-card playoff game versus the Vikings. He pulled up while pursuing Minnesota’s T.J. Hockenson on a 26-yard touchdown.

    Prior to leaving the game, Witherspoon forced a fumble and registered three tackles with one tackle for loss and a quarterback hit. The Rams recently made him a starter in place of Cobie Durant opposite Darious Williams in the secondary.

    In the regular season, Witherspoon had 31 tackles with one interception and nine passes defensed in 13 games (five starts). He’s in his second season with the Rams.

    Here’s the rest of the divisional round injury report.

    Inactives for Saturday’s games

    • TE Teagan Quitoriano

    • RB J.J. Taylor

    • LB Devin White

    • DE Jerry Hughes

    • C/G Kendrick Green

    • G Nick Broeker

    • DT Kurt Hinish

    • G Kevin Zeitler (hamstring): out

    • DL Pat O’Connor (calf): out

    • CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring/illness): out

    • DE Larrell Murchison (foot): out

    • ILB Troy Reeder (hamstring): out

    • OL Alaric Jackson (chest): questionable

    • NT Bobby Brown III (shoulder): questionable

    • CB Ahkello Witherspoon (thigh): questionable



    Injuries can play a major role in determining the outcome of NFL playoff games, and the divisional round is no exception. Here’s the latest on key players dealing with injuries heading into this weekend’s matchups:

    – Zay Flowers, wide receiver for the New England Patriots, is listed as ‘doubtful’ for Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Flowers suffered a knee injury in the Patriots’ wild-card win over the Bills and has been limited in practice this week. His absence would be a significant blow to New England’s passing attack.

    – On the other side of the ball, the Los Angeles Rams are expected to have cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon available for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Witherspoon has been dealing with a thigh injury but is on track to play in a crucial matchup against Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champions.

    Stay tuned for further updates on these and other key injuries as we get closer to kickoff in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

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  • Top four fantasy mismatches of 2025 Divisional Round


    No QB matchup is juicier than this Sunday’s nightcap: a battle between MVP candidates Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. And the data shows Jackson will live up to the hype. Jackson threw for 2,989 yards and boasts a 23:3 TD to INT ratio against zone coverage this season, while leading the league in passer rating (119.1) and yards per attempt (9.5), per Next Gen Stats. His 119.1 passer rating against zone coverage is the highest by any QB since 2018. Meanwhile, the Bills use zone coverage at the NFL’s eighth-highest rate, surrendering 17 passing TDs and an average passer rating of 93.8 to opposing QBs.

    Jackson posted 210 scrimmage yards and three TDs in a 25-point Week 4 win over Buffalo. On that night, none of Jackson’s 18 pass attempts came via tight window throws (< 1 yard of separation). Instead, Baltimore’s speedy WRs ran free, and Jackson found them on 12 of 13 passes when they were open (3+ yards of separation). In a potential shootout, Jackson will likely look to push the ball deep — a muscle the Ravens QB has flexed throughout the season. Jackson’s 27 TD passes and 57.8% completion rate on downfield passes (10+ air yards) are both the NFL’s highest metrics. Even if WR Zay Flowers is a no-go on Sunday, Jackson has proven he can spread the wealth. In Week 4, none of Jackson’s four downfield completions went to Flowers. (Check out this All-22 playlist of Jackson’s passing performance against the Bills in Week 4.)

    DFS Outlook (from Okada)

    DraftKings Price: $7,800

    If you’re not interested in the “discount” route at QB, you may as well go with fantasy’s top scorer in Lamar Jackson. The Ravens QB has averaged a whopping 25.2 fantasy points per game, including his 23 points in the Wild Card Round, and hasn’t fallen short of 20 points in any of his last seven games. Incredibly, Jackson has more games this year with 30-plus fantasy points (four) than he does games with fewer than 20 (three). The MVP duel with Josh Allen and the Bills is billed as an extremely close one with a ton of projected points, and if does indeed turn into a shootout, you can expect the Ravens QB to be leading the charge.


    1. The Mighty Dragons vs. The Underdog Unicorns: In this fantasy matchup, the heavily favored Dragons, led by star quarterback Drake Firestorm, face off against the surprising Unicorns, who have defied all odds to make it to the Divisional Round. Can the underdog Unicorns pull off a miraculous upset, or will the Dragons continue their dominance?
    2. The Thundering Giants vs. The Speedy Elves: The Giants, with their imposing defense and powerhouse offense, take on the quick and agile Elves in what promises to be an exciting clash of styles. Can the Giants overpower the elusive Elves, or will the speedy underdogs outmaneuver their opponents to secure a stunning victory?
    3. The Enchanted Warriors vs. The Tech Titans: In this futuristic matchup, the mystical Warriors, armed with ancient magic and powerful spells, go head-to-head with the technologically advanced Titans, who rely on cutting-edge gadgets and high-tech weaponry. Will the Warriors’ mystical prowess be enough to overcome the Titans’ technological superiority, or will the Titans prove that science reigns supreme?
    4. The Dark Knights vs. The Radiant Angels: The brooding and ruthless Knights face off against the pure and angelic Angels in a battle of good versus evil. Can the Dark Knights use their cunning tactics and ruthless aggression to defeat the virtuous Angels, or will the radiant beings of light prevail in this epic showdown of cosmic forces?

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  • FanDuel NFL DFS Picks: Divisional Round Sunday Main Slate


    The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs will come to a close on Sunday, with two games set to be played between teams with Super Bowl aspirations. The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Philadelphia Eagles to get things started on Sunday, which will then be followed by one of the most anticipated matchups of the season as the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills will square off.

    Using our NFL DFS projections as a guide, let’s take a look at some of the best daily fantasy football plays at each position — accounting for salary — on the Divisional Round Sunday main slate.

    Slate Overview

    Here is a snapshot of each team’s outlook, including opponent, implied team total, over/under, and spread based on the NFL odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.

    Quarterbacks

    Josh Allen, Bills

    FanDuel Salary: $9,000
    Matchup: vs. BAL

    While you can make arguments for nearly everyone on a two-game slate, why wouldn’t we just use the two QBs that have been the best at their position all season? Even though Baltimore’s defense has been playing much better in the latter part of the season, Josh Allen just put up 25.5 FanDuel points (FDPs) against the third-best schedule-adjusted defense of the Denver Broncos, and he’s notched 25-plus FDPs in four of his last six starts.

    Lamar Jackson, Ravens

    FanDuel Salary: $8,700
    Matchup: at BUF

    Aside from Lamar Jackson rushing for 63-plus yards in five of his last six outings, he’s also tossed multiple TDs in 13 of his last 15 contests while averaging a slate-best 25.9 FDPs per game. Not only do our projections have Jackson leading all QBs on the Sunday main slate in FDPs (22.6), but the Bills are giving up the seventh-most yards per carry (5.4) and the ninth-worst defensive rushing success rate (52.6%) against QBs, per NextGenStats.

    Running Backs

    Derrick Henry, Ravens

    FanDuel Salary: $9,600
    Matchup: at BUF

    The Ravens are currently slight favorites on the road versus the Bills, and stacking Lamar Jackson with Derrick Henry to get exposure to Baltimore’s lethal rushing attack is certainly viable with the Ravens having the highest implied total (26.5) on the slate. Whenever Baltimore and Buffalo faced each other back in Week 4, Henry produced a season-high 37.4 FDPs, and he’s tallied 22-plus FDPs in four straight games.

    Saquon Barkley, Eagles

    FanDuel Salary: $9,300
    Matchup: vs. LA

    In the first meeting versus the Rams back in Week 12, Saquon Barkley exploded for 302 scrimmage yards and 2 TDs en route to 47.2 FDPs, and there is going to potentially be snow coming down in Philly for Sunday’s matchup. Despite Saquon having to compete with Jalen Hurts for TDs near the goal line, LA’s defense is permitting the 10th-most yards per carry (4.5) and 9th-most rushing yards over expected per attempt (0.54) to RBs.

    Justice Hill, Ravens

    FanDuel Salary: $5,400
    Matchup: at BUF

    You could undoubtedly make a case for James Cook for Sunday’s slate, but the Bills rotate their RBs, and he’s somewhat reliant on breaking big plays. If the Ravens find themselves in a negative game script or elect to attack the Bills’ 21st-ranked schedule-adjusted pass defense, Justice Hill is a stellar salary-saving option — especially with Buffalo coughing up the sixth-most FDPs per target (1.32), fifth-most receiving TDs (6), third-highest target rate (22.3%), and third-most yards per route run (1.41) to RBs.

    Wide Receivers

    Puka Nacua, Rams

    FanDuel Salary: $8,500
    Matchup: at PHI

    Even in the Rams’ blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card Round where he finished with only 5 catches for 44 yards, Puka Nacua still led the team in target share (34.6%) by a decent margin. Across the 10 games he has started and finished this season, Nacua paces LA’s offense in target share (36.8%), air yards share (35.0%), red-zone target share (35.0%), receptions per game (7.9), receiving yards per game (98.8), and yards per route run (3.71).

    DeVonta Smith, Eagles

    FanDuel Salary: $7,300
    Matchup: vs. LA

    Over the last four games of the regular season where DeVonta Smith was active for the Eagles, he posted the second-highest target share (35.5%), most receptions per game (6.8), most receiving yards per game (79.3), and most yards per route run (2.96) on the team. Comparatively, A.J. Brown registered a 37.6% target share, 5.8 receptions per game, 71.5 receiving yards per game, and 2.58 yards per route run during that span, so playing Smith at a salary that is $1,100 lower than Brown could be the move.

    Rashod Bateman, Ravens

    FanDuel Salary: $6,200
    Matchup: at BUF

    While Rashod Bateman caught both of his targets for only 24 yards in the Wild Card Round, he still found the end zone, leading to a modest 9.4 FDPs. This week’s matchup against the Bills sets up better for Bateman to remain utilized throughout the game as the spread is tight, the total is high, and Buffalo is allowing the 10th-most FDPs per target (1.51) and 4th-highest catch rate over expected (+3.5%) to WRs.

    Khalil Shakir, Bills

    FanDuel Salary: $6,100
    Matchup: vs. BAL

    It can be a headache trying to guess which WR from the Bills will be the most productive, but Khalil Shakir is definitely the most consistent of the bunch with his team-high marks in target share (23.0%) and yards per route run (2.40) in his 16 appearances this season. Our projections have Shakir listed as the best point-per-dollar play (1.8x value) at the WR position on Sunday’s slate.

    Tight Ends

    Dallas Goedert, Eagles

    FanDuel Salary: $6,100
    Matchup: vs. LA

    Dallas Goedert has popped up on the injury report late in the week with an illness, but it remains to be seen if it’s anything that will sideline him for Sunday’s clash with the Rams. If Goedert is active for Philadelphia in the Divisional Round, he’ll get to face a Los Angeles defense that is giving up the eight-most receiving TDs (8), sixth-highest target rate (20.9%), fifth-most yards per route run (1.66), and third-most FDPs per game (12.5) to TEs.

    Mark Andrews, Ravens

    FanDuel Salary: $5,900
    Matchup: at BUF

    Despite Mark Andrews having a quiet performance in the Wild Card Round, he was on a six-game streak of scoring a TD and nine-plus FDPs before the playoffs began. With Zay Flowers trending toward being out again for the Ravens, Baltimore’s passing game will lean on Rashod Bateman and their TEs versus the Bills.

    Isaiah Likely, Ravens

    FanDuel Salary: $5,100
    Matchup: at BUF

    In the absence of Flowers in the Wild Card Round, Isaiah Likely led the Ravens in snap rate (79.2%), target share (21.1%), air yards share (30.6%), and yards per route run (3.53). Likely should be on the field plenty again in Sunday’s highly anticipated showdown against the Bills, and our projections have Likely as the third-best point-per-dollar play (1.2x value) at the TE position on Sunday’s main slate.

    Defenses

    Baltimore Ravens

    FanDuel Salary: $4,100
    Matchup: at BUF

    Baltimore’s defense has looked vastly improved down the stretch, and while they’ve benefitted from positive matchups, they’ve still scored 14-plus FDPs in three of their last four games. If the Ravens can secure an early lead and force the Bills to drop back constantly with Josh Allen, that opens the door for more sacks and turnovers.

    Los Angeles Rams

    FanDuel Salary: $3,500
    Matchup: at PHI

    For the sake of saving salary, the defense of the Rams will be mentioned here after they produced 23 FDPs in the Wild Card Round with nine points allowed, nine sacks, two turnovers, and a TD. Despite Philly carrying a 25.5-point implied total, our projections have Los Angeles recording the most sacks (2.5) on the slate.

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    Are you ready for some more NFL playoff action? The Divisional Round continues on Sunday with another exciting slate of games. If you’re looking to get in on the DFS action, here are some FanDuel picks to help you build a winning lineup:

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    Running Back:
    – Aaron Jones (GB): Jones is a dual-threat back who should see plenty of touches against a tough Rams defense.
    – Cam Akers (LAR): Akers has emerged as the lead back for the Rams and should get plenty of opportunities against the Packers.

    Wide Receiver:
    – Stefon Diggs (BUF): Diggs has been one of the best receivers in the league this season and should continue to produce against the Chiefs.
    – Davante Adams (GB): Adams is Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target and should have a big game against the Rams.

    Tight End:
    – Travis Kelce (KC): Kelce is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses and should have a big game against the Bills.

    Defense/Special Teams:
    – Green Bay Packers: The Packers have a strong defense and should be able to contain the Rams’ offense.

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  • FanDuel Sportsbook promo code for NFL Divisional Round: How to bet Eagles vs. Rams, Ravens vs. Bills


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    Los Angeles is coming off a 27-9 win over Minnesota in the wild-card round, as veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford had 209 passing yards and two touchdowns. He will be looking to keep pace with a Philadelphia offense that features quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley. The Eagles were the No. 2 scoring defense in the NFL during the regular season, so that game has an over/under of just 44 points.

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    Texans at Chiefs (Saturday)

    • Kickoff time 4:30 p.m. ET
    • Point spread Chiefs -8.5
    • Money line Chiefs -357, Texans +375
    • Total 41.5

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    Kansas City begins its quest to become the first franchise to win three straight Super Bowls on Saturday when the team hosts Houston in a Divisional Round game. The matchup is a rematch of a Week 16 game, also in Kansas City, which the Chiefs won 27-19. That game was a one-score contest for its entirety and wasn’t clinched until Kansas City milked the final 3:41 off the clock.

    The Chiefs forced the only two turnovers of the game, both interceptions of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, and converted those turnovers into 10 points. The victory was the fourth straight for Kansas City over Houston, a streak that began in a Divisional Round playoff game in 2019. The Chiefs’ average margin of victory in those games has been 12 points.

    This season, Kansas City (15-2) has been led by one of the best defenses in the league. During the regular season, the Chiefs allowed just 19.2 points per game, which ranked fourth in the NFL. The defense allowed the team to pull out close wins week after week. Of the Chiefs’ 15 wins, 11 came by 8 points or fewer. 

    While Kansas City is looking to reach the AFC Championship Game for a seventh straight season, the Texans are in search of the franchise’s first AFC Championship Game appearance. They are 0-5 in the Divisional Round and 0-5 on the road in the postseason, including a 34-10 loss at Baltimore last season.

    This year, Houston has been carried by a play-making defense. The Texans ranked second in the NFL in the regular season in interceptions (19), fourth in sacks (49) and fifth in total defense (315.0 yards per game). In last week’s Wild Card win over the Chargers, Houston became the first team since the 2000 Ravens to allow a sub-45% completion percentage, register 4-plus sacks and intercept 4-plus passes in a playoff game.

    SportsLine experts Jason La Canfora and Alex Selesnick have both entered picks for this matchup, and the SportsLine Projection Model says one team covers in more than 50% of simulations.

    Commanders at Lions (Saturday)

    • Kickoff time 8 p.m. ET
    • Point spread Lions -9.5
    • Money line Lions -485, Commanders +430
    • Total 55.5

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    Detroit can move one step closer toward ending the franchise’s Super Bowl drought when the Lions host Washington in a NFC Divisional Round game Saturday night. The Lions famously have never been to the Super Bowl and have reached the NFC Championship Game just twice. One of those appearances came last year when they lost to the 49ers 34-31. 

    This season, Detroit (15-2) earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC despite a litany of injuries, particularly on defense. No injury was more impactful than losing all-world defensive end Aidan Hutchinson for the season with a broken fibula. 

    With the defense playing at less than 100%, the Lions have ridden an explosive and balanced offense. Detroit led the league during the regular season in scoring offense (33.2 points per game) and ranked second in both total offense (409.5 yards per game) and passing offense (263.2). Quarterback Jared Goff ranked fourth in the league in passing yards (4,629), and running back Jahmyr Gibbs was fifth in rushing yards (1,412). Goff and Co. will face a Commanders defense that ranked third against the pass during the regular season (189.5 yards per game) but gave up 23 points per game, which was 18th in the NFL.

    Much of Washington’s turnaround from a 4-13 record in 2023 to 13-5 this season can be attributed to rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. The runaway favorite to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, Daniels set rookie quarterback records for completion percentage (69%) and rushing yards (891) during the regular season. In last week’s 23-20 victory over the Buccaneers, Daniels ran for a crucial first down to help set up a game-winning 37-yard field goal as time expired.

    SportsLine experts Jason La Canfora and Matt Severance have entered picks for this matchup, and the SportsLine Projection Model says one team covers in almost 60% of simulations.

    Rams at Eagles (Sunday)

    • Kickoff time 3 p.m. ET
    • Point spread Eagles -6
    • Money line Eagles -278, Rams +235
    • Total 44

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    Two hot teams collide when the Eagles and Rams square off in a Divisional Round game on Sunday in Philadelphia. The Eagles have won 13 of their last 14 games. Their only loss over that stretch came to the Commanders in Week 16 when quarterback Jalen Hurts was forced to leave the game with a concussion. Meanwhile, the Rams have won six of their last seven games. But their lone defeat over that time came against the Seahawks in Week 18 when Los Angeles rested its starters.

    Sunday’s game will be a rematch of a Week 12 contest between the two teams, which Philadelphia won 37-20 in Los Angeles. In that game, the Eagles’ Saquon Barkley ran all over the Rams, rushing for a franchise-record 255 yards and scoring two touchdowns.

    Philadelphia isn’t likely to veer much from that gameplan. Led by Barkley, who had one of the best seasons by a running back in NFL history (2,005 rushing yards), and a ruthlessly efficient offensive line, the Eagles ranked second in the league in rushing (179.3 yards per game) during the regular season. On Sunday, they will face a Rams defense that allowed the 11th-most rushing yards (2,210) in 2024.

    However, the L.A. defense has proven to be difficult to run on in the playoffs. In 12 postseason games under coach Sean McVay, the Rams have not allowed even one 100-yard rusher. If they can slow Barkley and force Philadelphia into third-and-long situations, that will free up the L.A. pass rush, which generated nine sacks in Monday’s 27-9 win over the Vikings.

    On offense, the Rams will rely on Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford, who enters the game on a roll. Over his last eight games played, Stafford is 7-1 and has thrown 13 touchdowns against one interception. He will face an Eagles defense that led the league in pass defense (174.2 yards per game) but will be without star linebacker Nakobe Dean, who is out for the season with a knee injury.

    SportsLine experts R.J. White and Jason La Canfora have both entered picks for this matchup, and the SportsLine Projection Model says one team covers in almost 60% of simulations.

    Ravens at Bills (Sunday)

    • Kickoff time 6:30 p.m. ET
    • Point spread Ravens -1.5
    • Money line Ravens -106, Bills +104
    • Total 51.5

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    NFL’s Divisional Round concludes with arguably the best matchup of the weekend: Buffalo hosting Baltimore. The game features the top two favorites to win the NFL MVP award in the Bills’ Josh Allen and the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, as well as two of the top three scoring offenses in the league. Buffalo averaged 30.9 points per game in the regular season and Baltimore averaged 30.5.

    The teams met earlier this season, and the game wasn’t close. The Ravens routed the Bills 35-10 in Week 4 in Baltimore. In that game, Henry ran for 199 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown on the Ravens’ first play from scrimmage. Jackson accounted for three more touchdowns, including two through the air. Baltimore limited Buffalo to a season-low 10 points, forced Allen to his worst game of the season and outgained the Bills in total yards 427 to 236.

    The dominant performance was just one of many for the Ravens this season. They led the NFL during the regular season in total offense (424.9 yards per game) and rushing offense (187.6). Jackson, already a two-time league MVP, became the first quarterback in NFL history with 40-plus passing touchdowns and fewer than five interceptions in a season. 

    The Bills, however, have a couple things going for them that they didn’t have in that first meeting. First, Sunday’s game will be at Highmark Stadium, where Buffalo is 9-0 this season. The Bills’ average margin of victory in those nine games was 17.4. That includes a 31-7 victory over a streaking Broncos team in last week’s AFC Wild Card game.

    Additionally, Buffalo will enter the Divisional Round matchup much more healthy that it did the Week 4 contest. Three key defensive starters who missed the first game—linebackers Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard and nickel cornerback Taron Johnson—are set to face Baltimore on Sunday. The presence of Milano may be the most important. A first-team All-Pro player in 2022, Milano played just four games during the regular season. But last week against Denver, he had five tackles (tied for second on the team) and a sack while showcasing flashes of his All-Pro form.

    SportsLine experts Mike Tierney, Larry Hartstein, Jason La Canfora and Erik Kuselias have entered spread picks for this matchup, and the SportsLine Projection Model says one team covers in more than 50% of simulations.

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  • Rams’ Jared Verse ahead of Divisional Round game at Philadelphia: ‘I hate Eagles fans’


    Verse attended Central Columbia High School in Bloomberg, Pennsylvania. He was a tight end on the football team before attending Albany College, where he made his shift to defense. He transferred to Florida State and ultimately became a Rams first-round pick.

    Verse has been sensational as a rookie, generating 4.5 sacks but forcing 76 QB pressures, fourth-most among all defenders in the NFL.

    Verse said that when he faced Philly in Week 12 at SoFi Stadium in L.A., some Eagles fans rained down obscenities before the game. The interaction appeared to confirm the rookie’s priors.

    “I didn’t even do nothing to ’em,” he said. “It was my first time playing. Oh, I hate Eagles fans… When I see that green and white, I hate it. I actually get upset. Like I actually genuinely get hot.”

    After Thursday’s comments, Verse should prepare for an even louder and more hostile welcoming when the Rams head to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday for the Divisional Round.

    Eagles running back Saquon Barkley indicated as much when catching wind of Verse’s comments on Friday.

    “Probably not the smartest thing to say when you’re coming to Philadelphia,” Barkley said, via ESPN. “I’ve been on the other side [as a member of the New York Giants] and even if I felt some type of way, I probably wouldn’t give them any extra fuel. I’m pretty sure Philly fans have seen that comment. It was already going to be loud and rocking so it’s just only going to add to it.”



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  • What NFL games are on today: Sunday Divisional Round schedule, scores, TV channels, kick off times


    The Divisional Round action continues today with two highly anticipated matchups. Head to NBC and Peacock to watch Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams face Jalen Hurts and the Eagles in Philadelphia. Live coverage begins at 2:00 PM ET with Football Night in America.

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    Later, at 6:30 PM, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. See below for the full schedule of today’s games and live stream information.

    RELATED: NFL playoffs remaining starting QBs were seven first-round picks and a second-round pick

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    Sunday, January 19:

    *All times are listed as ET

    • Where: Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
    • Time: 3:00 PM; Live coverage begins at 2:00 PM with Football Night in America
    • TV: NBC
    • Live Stream: Peacock

    RELATED: After 302 scrimmage yards in Week 12, Saquon Barkley gets another shot at the Rams

    Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills:

    • Where: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
    • Time: 6:30 PM
    • TV: CBS

    RELATED: Ravens are 1-point favorites over Bills, other home teams are favored in divisional round

    PFT’s Chris Simms and Mike Florio are back with their expert analysis and bold predictions for the Divsional Round. Check out their picks for today’s matchups:

    Rams at Eagles (-6):

    “The Eagles’ offense looked sluggish last week. This week, they should ride Saquon Barkley, especially since he riddled the L.A. defense for 255 yards during the regular season.”

    Florio: Eagles, 27-20.

    Simms: Eagles, 37-17.

    Ravens (-1.5) at Bills:

    “Can the Buffalo offense keep pace with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Yes, but we like the Ravens in a close one.”

    Florio: Ravens, 31-28.

    Simms: Ravens, 30-28.

    Top Impact Players in Rams vs Eagles:

    Top impact players: Rams vs. Eagles

    Pro Football Focus takes a closer look at key players to watch in the Rams-Eagles Divisional Round clash, including Saquon Barkley, Jared Verse, Lane Johnson, and more.

    Jackson has ‘more to lose’ than Allen in playoffs:

    Jackson has ‘more to lose’ than Allen in playoffs

    Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen in the Divisional Round, Sam Darnold’s future, compares Justin Herbert to Philip Rivers and more.

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    Super Wild Card Weekend Scores:

    Saturday, January 11

    Sunday, January 12

    • Bills 31, Broncos 7
    • Eagles 22, Packers 10
    • Commanders 23, Buccaneers 20

    Monday, January 13

    How can I watch the NFL Playoffs on Peacock ?

    You can watch the LA Rams go head-to-head with the Eagles in Philadelphia, today in a Divisional Round showdown on Peacock. Live coverage begins at 2:00 PM ET with Football Night in America.

    If you have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can watch Sunday Night Football on your TV or with a TV provider login on the NBC Sports app, NBC app, or via NBCSports.com. Check your local listings to find your NBC channel. If you can’t find NBC in your channel lineup, please contact your TV provider.

    If you don’t have access to NBC via your TV provider, you can stream Sunday Night Football on Peacock. Sign up here.

    RELATED: 2024-25 NFL Playoff Bracket – Schedule, matchups and scores for AFC and NFC games

    What devices does Peacock support?

    You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.

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    Today is an exciting day for football fans as the NFL Divisional Round continues with two highly anticipated games. Here is the schedule for today’s games:

    1. Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    – Kick off time: 3:00 PM ET
    – TV channel: FOX
    – Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

    2. Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
    – Kick off time: 6:30 PM ET
    – TV channel: CBS
    – Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

    Both games are sure to be thrilling matchups as the teams battle it out for a spot in the conference championships. Be sure to tune in to catch all the action!

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