The NFL playoffs are heating up with three exciting wild-card matchups scheduled for Sunday: the Denver Broncos taking on the Buffalo Bills, the Green Bay Packers squaring off against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Washington Commanders facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
As the No. 7 seed in the AFC, the Broncos will challenge the No. 2 seed Bills, who are fresh off winning the AFC East. The Bills come into the game as a strong favorite, being a 9-point favorite, with an over/under set at 48 points.
In the NFC, the Packers, also the No. 7 seed, will go head-to-head with the No. 2 seeded Eagles, who clinched the NFC East title. Philadelphia is favored by 5 points and has an over/under of 45.5 points.
The evening matchup features the Commanders, the No. 6 seed in the NFC, against the No. 3 seed Buccaneers, who won the NFC South. This game is expected to be closely contested, with Tampa Bay being a 3-point favorite and an over/under of 50.5 points.
Kickoff times for the games are as follows (all times MST):
– Broncos vs. Bills at 11 a.m.
– Packers vs. Eagles at 2:30 p.m.
– Commanders vs. Buccaneers at 6 p.m.
Fans can catch the action on various channels: CBS will broadcast the Broncos vs. Bills game, FOX will air the Packers vs. Eagles, and NBC will show the Commanders vs. Buccaneers. Streaming options are available on services that carry these networks, such as Fubo and Peacock.
The announcers for today’s games feature prominent names in sports broadcasting. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will call the Broncos-Bills game, while Kevin Burkhardt teams up with Tom Brady for the Packers-Eagles matchup. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will commentate during the Commanders-Buccaneers game.
Predictions from various outlets suggest a variety of outcomes. According to The Arizona Republic, the Bills are favored to defeat the Broncos 31-20. The Eagles are expected to edge past the Packers with a prediction of 27-20, while a surprising forecast has the Commanders pulling off a 27-24 upset against the Buccaneers.
As fans gear up for a day filled with playoff excitement, the hope is that these matchups will deliver thrilling performances and set the tone for the remainder of the postseason. The intensity and talent on display are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.