"The NFL defending champions were dethroned last weekend. Sorry, not sorry, Eagles fans. Half of the division winners got knocked out. The only team of the four to make last year's conference championship games to make it back in 2025 are the Buffalo Bills. Having fresh faces playing for a chance to win the Super Bowl isn't a bad thing."
"The 49ers got past the Eagles, a fact that brought great joy to Cowboys Nation indeed, but it was a costly victory. A key cog in their offense, tight end George Kittle, left the game with a season-ending Achilles injury. While the two teams split the season series, the Seahawks won the one that mattered. That one was at home, where this game will be played. Seattle completely throttled the 49ers defense two weeks ago. They'll probably do it again this weekend."
"Let's be real here. The Bears made a historic comeback in beating Green Bay last week. The Los Angeles Rams are not the Packers. The likely MVP, Matthew Stafford, will carve the Bears defense up for all four quarters, instead of just the first two. The Rams' defense is also much better, especially in the secondary. Caleb Williams will not be mounting any rallies this weekend."
The NFL playoffs produced major upsets, including the defending champions' elimination and half of the division winners being knocked out. The Buffalo Bills are the only team from last year's conference championship games to return in 2025. Wild-card action exposed experience gaps—Jacksonville lost tight playoff control while the Chargers' quarterback uncertainty persisted. The AFC East continued strong in the wild-card round. Upcoming matchups include the Seahawks hosting the 49ers, with Seattle favored after dominating San Francisco at home and the 49ers losing tight end George Kittle to a season-ending Achilles injury. The Rams are projected to defeat the Bears behind Matthew Stafford and a stronger secondary.
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