The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC West title on Saturday night, securing a bye for the first round of the NFL playoffs as the top seed in the NFC. This marks a notable achievement for the Seahawks as they head into the playoffs following a strong season.
On the other hand, the Denver Broncos emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, earning the top seed in the AFC. The playoff landscape for the AFC and NFC features some exciting matchups as three teams from the NFC West qualify for the playoffs.
In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams will travel to face the NFC South champions, the Carolina Panthers, a team they struggled against earlier this season. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers will take on the NFC East champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. A competitive clash between division rivals awaits, with the Green Bay Packers set to face the Chicago Bears.
The AFC brackets include the Buffalo Bills heading to Jacksonville to square off against the AFC South champions, the Jaguars. The New England Patriots will host the Los Angeles Chargers, while the Pittsburgh Steelers, having clinched the AFC North, will take on the Houston Texans in a highly anticipated “Monday Night Football” matchup.
For a closer look at the odds leading into the wild-card round, here’s a breakdown of the upcoming games:
– **Los Angeles Rams -10.5 vs. Carolina Panthers**
– Date: Saturday, 4:30 p.m., FOX
– Money Line: Rams (-600); Panthers (+440)
– Total: 46.5
– **Green Bay Packers -1.5 vs. Chicago Bears**
– Date: Saturday, 8 p.m., Prime Video
– Money Line: Packers (-118); Bears (-102)
– Total: 45.5
– **Buffalo Bills -1.5 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars**
– Date: Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
– Money Line: Bills (-112); Jaguars (-108)
– Total: 52.5
– **San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles -4.5**
– Date: Sunday, 4:30 p.m., FOX
– Money Line: 49ers (+185); Eagles (-225)
– Total: 44.5
– **Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots -3.5**
– Date: Sunday, 8 p.m., NBC, Peacock
– Money Line: Chargers (+160); Patriots (-192)
– Total: 46.5
– **Houston Texans -3 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers**
– Date: Monday, 8:15 p.m., ESPN, ABC
– Money Line: Texans (-170); Steelers (+140)
– Total: 39.5
As the playoffs approach, fans eagerly anticipate these matchups, where each team will aim to showcase their strengths and advance further in their postseason aspirations. Excitement builds as the NFL playoff picture becomes clearer, promising thrilling action and unexpected moments in the weeks to come.