As the regular football season wraps up, teams focus on the most anticipated time of the year: the Super Bowl. The 2025 NFL Playoffs kicked off on Jan.11 with many heated rivalries and teams fighting to make it to the Super Bowl.
The first round concluded with many teams continuing to move forward through the playoffs and others ending their season. For the AFC, the 2-seed Bills take down the 7-seed Broncos 31-7 led by MVP Caliber Quarterback Josh Allen. Then the 4-seed Texans defeat the 5-seed Chargers 32-12 in a stunning victory.
It’s officially that time of year again 🙏
The bracket for the NFL playoffs is set! pic.twitter.com/oBKxjUMnvC
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 6, 2025
On Sunday, the 3-seed Ravens cruised through the first round with a comfortable 28-14 win against the 6-seed Steelers.
For the NFC, the 2-seeded Eagles led by stars Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley defeated the 7-seed Packers 22-10. The young 6-seed Commanders pulled off an incredible upset against the 3-seed Buccaneers 23-20, making it the Commanders’ first playoff win since 2006.
On Monday, after being moved to Arizona because of the LA wildfires, the 4-seed Rams defeated the 5-seed Vikings in an impressive 27-9 win that concluded an action-packed Wild Card Weekend.
With the Divisional Round set on Jan. 18-19, here is a look at the matchups for the second round:
2025 Divisional Round Schedule
Saturday, Jan.18th, 1:30 p.m. PT
Saturday, Jan. 18th, 5:00 p.m. PT
Sunday, Jan. 19th, 12:00 p.m. PT
Sunday, Jan.19th, 3:30 p.m. PT
Stay tuned as the remaining teams fight through adversity to see who will raise the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
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