"If you're Roger Goodell, you're probably throwing a party in your New York City mansion after the electrifying football we saw yesterday. Day one of the NFL Wild Card weekend was as resounding a success as you can have. The Los Angeles Rams and potential MVP Matthew Stafford willed their way to a last-second victory over an incredibly gritty Carolina Panthers team, while Caleb Williams' Bears somehow overcame a 15-point deficit to send Green Bay packing."
"Now, it is on the Sunday slate to keep the first-round momentum going, and the matchups certainly carry the potential to do just that. Over the course of three games, two AFC and one NFC, we'll be treated to six of the NFL's premier teams overall from the 2025 season, and all of them are expected to be close until the clock hits zero."
"To start the day, we have what I anticipate to be one of the closest playoff games in recent memory. It is Josh Allen's Bills heading south to Duval to take on the red-hot Jaguars. In year one, Jacksonville's rookie Head Coach, Liam Coen, has led them to the second seed in the AFC, a 13-4 record, and an impressive eight-game winning streak. Don't let the "small market" tag fool you: this team could absolutely make a Super Bowl run."
Saturday's Wild Card games produced dramatic finishes, including a last-second Los Angeles Rams victory led by potential MVP Matthew Stafford and the Chicago Bears' comeback from a 15-point deficit to eliminate Green Bay. Three Sunday matchups feature six top 2025 teams across two AFC and one NFC contest. The Buffalo Bills (12-5) travel to face Jacksonville (13-4) in a projected one-point game at noon CST with a 51.5 over/under. Jacksonville enters on an eight-game winning streak under rookie head coach Liam Coen. Buffalo brings playoff experience and Josh Allen's elite quarterbacking despite roster concerns.
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