After an eventful NFL regular season, the playoffs kicked off with thrilling matchups last weekend. The Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated Carolina, while the Chicago Bears staged a remarkable comeback against Green Bay. Despite injuries, Josh Allen led Buffalo to victory over Jacksonville, and San Francisco eliminated Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. New England and Houston secured wins, with the latter ending Mike Tomlin’s long tenure as the Steelers’ head coach.
The top-seeded Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks had byes, and the action resumes this weekend to determine the final four teams vying for a Super Bowl spot. Here’s a preview of the upcoming second-round matchups:
In the first game, the Buffalo Bills face the Denver Broncos, with Josh Allen battling injuries against a well-rested Broncos team. The San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks, with the Seahawks’ strong defense posing a challenge for the Niners. The Houston Texans clash with the New England Patriots in what promises to be a low-scoring affair, while the Los Angeles Rams meet the Chicago Bears in a showdown of explosive offenses.