Wild Card Weekend is here, and it promises to be one of the most thrilling rounds of the NFL playoffs. With six games on the schedule, featuring some of the league’s best teams and players, there is no shortage of intrigue and drama. Here are some of the most exciting games to watch this weekend:
Texans v/s Browns
This game features two of the most dynamic young quarterbacks in the league: C.J. Stroud of the Texans and Baker Mayfield of the Browns. Stroud, who led the league in passing yards per game and is the favorite to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, will face a tough challenge against the Browns defense, which allowed the fewest yards per game and had the highest three-and-out percentage in the league. Mayfield, who revived his career in his first season with the Buccaneers, will try to overcome his injuries and lead his team to its first playoff win since 1994. This game could be a high-scoring affair, as both teams have explosive weapons on offense, such as Nico Collins and A.J. Brown for the Texans, and Odell Beckham Jr. and Nick Chubb for the Browns.
Buccaneers vs. Eagles-
This game is a rematch of the wild-card clash from last season, when the Buccaneers defeated the Eagles 31-15. A lot has changed for both teams since then, as Tom Brady is no longer the quarterback for the Buccaneers, and Jalen Hurts is now the starter for the Eagles. The Buccaneers, who are the only division champion without double-digit wins, will rely on former No. 1 pick Baker Mayfield to lead their offense, while the Eagles, who have lost five of their last six games, will hope that Hurts and star receiver A.J. Brown can spark their offense. This game could be a close one, as both teams have some weaknesses on defense, and the weather could be a factor, as there is a possibility of windy conditions and snow in Philadelphia.
Bills vs. Steelers-
This game is a battle between the AFC’s two hottest teams, as the Bills have won five in a row to secure the No. 2 seed, and the Steelers have won three in a row with Mason Rudolph at quarterback to sneak into the final wild-card spot. The Bills, led by Josh Allen, one of the best dual-threat passers in the league, will face a Steelers defense that will be missing T.J. Watt, but should have Minkah Fitzpatrick back. The Steelers, led by Rudolph, who has a passer rating above 112 in all three of his starts, will face a Bills defense that has been solid against the pass, but vulnerable against the run. This game could be a low-scoring one, as both teams have strong defenses, and the weather could be cold and windy in Buffalo.
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