The NFL playoffs are here, and the goal is simple.
win or go home.
Super Bowl 57 is coming, but only two teams will be ticketed. Three victories are required to get the exclusive invite. This weekend, 12 teams will begin their playoff rosters during “Super Wild Card Weekend.”
Each team will face opponents they have already played against this season.
NFC West play resumes Saturday afternoon. The Seattle Seahawks play against the San Francisco 49ers for the third time. The 49ers swept the regular season series, including a 27-7 home win in Week 2.
Two other divisional games will be played on Sunday. The Buffalo Bills will host the Miami Dolphins early on. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals will resume their prime-time action in the AFC North.
The remaining matchups are for teams seeking retribution. The Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens are hoping for upsets on the road. Can the Cowboys spoil another playoff run for Tom Brady?
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Here’s a rundown of all the wild card action surrounding the NFL.
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers
start: 4:30pm ET (Saturday)
television: fox
Betting Information: Odds, Money Line, etc.
Notice: There’s no love lost between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. Expect physical contact from NFC West competitors. It’s been a magical season for the Seahawks and quarterback Geno Smith. The veteran was a first-time Pro Bowler and got his first real taste in the playoffs. Smith has thrown for 435 yards in two games with the 49ers. However, San Francisco is expected to go all out after a string of late-season injuries. The 49ers entered a 10-game winning streak and looked to beat the Seahawks for the third time this season.
Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars
start: 8:15pm ET (Saturday)
television: NBC
Betting Information: Odds, Money Line, etc.
Notice: The Chargers got their hands on the Jaguars in Week 3. Jacksonville entered SoFi Stadium and walked away with a 38-10 victory. It was a landmark win that took the Jaguars a big step forward. The Chargers will seek revenge on Saturday night. A lot has changed for each team since their early-season matchup. Quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert will both make their playoff debuts. Herbert, however, will be without key playmaker Mike Williams. The veteran receiver was ruled out due to a back injury. How will his injury affect the Chargers’ offense? This could be a toss-up game that ultimately comes down to ultimate possession.
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills
start: 1:00pm ET (Sunday)
television: cbs
Betting Information: Odds, Money Line, etc.
Notice: The Bills aren’t just about football. The Bills headed into the playoffs with a new spirit and purpose as teammate Dama Hamlin improved after a horrific Week 17 meltdown. The Dolphins also have some confidence. They beat Buffalo in Week 3 and lost on a field goal in Week 15. While both opponents know each other well, the big guy in the room is Dolphins rookie quarterback Skyla Thompson. In his first postseason start, he has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. The Dolphins are expected to rely on the run game to relieve early pressure. However, Thompson will have to play in time if Miami is to have any hope of being a huge success.
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings
start: 4:30 p.m. ET
television: fox
Betting Information: Odds, Money Line, etc.
Notice: Which Vikings team will be on Sunday? This is the million dollar question about the game. Minnesota looks like a Super Bowl contender this season. A star trio of Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson and Darwin Cook can dominate at times. However, the Vikings could suffer disappointment in a big way. The Giants deserve a good rest, as the starters were well rested in Week 18. Expect the Giants to challenge the 31st-ranked Vikings in pass defense. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed 30 of 42 passes for 334 yards in the previous game. He added a touchdown and an interception.
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
start: 8:15 p.m. ET
television: NBC
Betting Information: Odds, Money Line, etc.
Notice: The Ravens are expected to be without quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday. That’s a major blow to their chances against the Bengals in the wild-card round. Reserve quarterbacks Tyler Huntley and Anthony Brown are both available. However, the Bengals are a different entity. Week 18 provided a blueprint of the current reality for both teams. The Bengals won 27-16 with four sacks and four turnovers. Bengals star Jamal Chase had eight catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. Something similar might play out Sunday night.
Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
start: 8:15 p.m. ET
television: ESPN, ABC
Betting Information: Odds, Money Line, etc.
Notice: Tom Brady still has a chance to win his eighth Super Bowl title. Despite a tumultuous season that resulted in an 8-9 losing record, Brady still kept the Buccaneers on top. Tampa Bay hosts a challenging Dallas squad. Brady is 7-0 against the Cowboys in his career. However, Dallas arrived with confidence. Key players have returned since the Week 1 loss to Tampa Bay. The Cowboys are expected to rely on running back duo Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard to control the line of scrimmage. This could be a close game and one mistake could affect the outcome of the game.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL scores, schedule: Update on all wild-card weekend games
