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Wild-Card Weekend: A Clash of Predictions

January 9, 2026

The NFL playoffs are here, and the wild-card weekend is about to kick off. This is the time when teams fight for a spot in the next round. The last week of the regular season didn't go as planned for some. One expert went 9-7 straight up and 6-10 against the spread. Meanwhile, another expert had a b

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Eagles Linebacker Nakobe Dean Out with Knee Injury

January 13, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles were off to a strong start against the Green Bay Packers in their Wild Card game. However, injuries began to pile up even before halftime. Cornerback Darius Slay left the field with an elbow issue, and later, linebacker Nakobe Dean needed assistance after a tackle. Dean staye

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Defense Wins Big: Texans' Pass Game Shines

January 12, 2025

The Houston Texans' defense took center stage on Saturday, leading the team to a confident 32-12 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Their pass defense was a standout, holding quarterback Justin Herbert and his teammates to a mere 125 passing yards. Despite one impressive touchdown play, the Texa

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The Texans' Playoff Tradition: A Saturday Afternoon Special

January 12, 2025

You know that feeling when something happens so many times it becomes a tradition? That's exactly what's going on with the Houston Texans in the NFL playoffs. Every time they've made it to the playoffs—eight times in their history—they've played on a Saturday afternoon. Talk about consistency! This

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Texans vs. Chargers: How to Watch for Free on Wild Card Weekend

January 12, 2025

Get ready, football fans! The 2025 NFL postseason kicks off with the Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans. The Texans, with a 10-7 record, are no strangers to Wild Card games, having played on Saturday afternoon in all their previous seven postseason appearances and winning five of them.

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NFL Wild Card Weekend: Predictions and Picks for Saturday's Games

January 11, 2025

Welcome to the first day of the NFL's wild-card weekend! There are two exciting games on the schedule, and we'll take a look at both. First, let's talk about the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans. The Chargers have a new head coach, Jim Harbaugh, who has had success in the past. He's help

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Who's Gonna Win? NFL Playoff Predictions

January 11, 2025

Alright, the regular NFL season is done and dusted, which means it's playoff time! Last week, I got 12 out of 16 game picks right, with a minor boo-boo on the Patriots/Bills game. For the whole season, I nailed 190 picks out of 272, that's about 70% accurate. Not bad, eh? Let's dive into my picks fo

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Vikings Face Rams in NFL Wild Card Showdown

January 11, 2025

The NFL playoffs are kicking off with some exciting matchups! In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) are going head-to-head with the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) on Monday night. This game was moved to Arizona due to wildfires in LA. The Rams beat the Vikings earlier this season, making this a thrillin

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Packers Face Key Injuries Before Eagles Wild Card Game

January 11, 2025

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with several significant injuries as they prepare for their NFC Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Receiver Christian Watson and safety Zayne Anderson have been ruled out due to knee and concussion issues, respectively. Meanwhile, five other pl

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Underdogs on the Move: Football Teams Favored Despite Away Games

January 6, 2025

The NFL playoffs are heating up, and this year, two road teams are getting the edge. The Chargers and Vikings, both wild card teams, are favored to win against lower-seeded division winners. In the AFC, the Chargers, sitting at the 5th spot, are three points ahead of the 4th seed Texans. In the NFC,