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NFL 2025 Playoffs Wild Card Round: Preview, Odds & Betting Tips

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The NFL regular season has come to an exciting close, and the most thrilling chapter of the year is here; the Playoffs!

With 14 teams earning their place in the post-season, the race to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans is officially on. The action kicks off this weekend in the Wild Card Round, where 12 teams will clash for a shot at advancing to the Divisional matchups and move one step closer to Championship glory.

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Denver Broncos to beat Buffalo Bills @ 4.45

Playing in Buffalo’s unforgiving atmosphere with everything on the line is no small feat for a rookie quarterback, yet Bo Nix has already defied expectations, leading Denver to a shock Playoff berth alongside a fierce pass rush. The Bills, however, have their sights set firmly on a long-awaited return to the Super Bowl and will be looking to dispatch the Broncos swiftly.

Baltimore Ravens to beat Pittsburgh Steelers @ 1.19

Momentum does not favour Pittsburgh heading into this clash. The Steelers have lost their last four games, while the Ravens are riding high on a four-game winning streak and boast a 12-3 record since a 0-2 start. An upset of their bitter AFC North rivals could be the perfect remedy for the Steelers’ recent struggles, but that would mean neutralising Lamar Jackson, which is easier said than done. For the Ravens, this matchup is more than just a grudge match; it is the start of a critical campaign to deliver a Super Bowl for the reigning MVP.

Los Angeles Chargers to beat Houston Texans @ 1.62

The Chargers made their intentions clear in Week 18, playing their starters to secure the No5 seed. The gamble paid off, earning them a showdown with a Texans side battling injuries. Missing key players like Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell, Houston matched last season’s record but stumbled to a 4-5 finish in their last nine games. The Texans face a tough test in Justin Herbert and a revitalised Chargers defence eager to prove their credentials.

Philadelphia Eagles to beat Green Bay Packers @ 1.46

This weekend brings a fitting, full-circle moment, as the Eagles and Packers – who opened their seasons against one another in Brazil – now meet again in the Wild Card Round. The setting this time, however, is far from tropical; a frigid Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles dominated the NFC with 14 wins, but that was not enough to secure a bye. Now, they will need to exorcise the demons of last season’s Playoff collapse. Green Bay, meanwhile, arrive with Jordan Love leading the charge, aiming to replicate last year’s upset of a No2 seed on the road.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Washington Commanders @ 1.54

The Buccaneers clinched the No3 seed after a strong finish and will now host a Commanders side they defeated comfortably in Week 1. However, much has changed since then. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has matured rapidly, guiding Washington to a remarkable 12-win season and proving he can rise to the occasion under pressure. For Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield brings experience and confidence to the table – he is 2-0 in wild card games and enters the Playoffs in fine form.

Los Angeles Rams to beat Minnesota Vikings @ 2.01

The Rams remain the only team aside from the Lions to topple the Vikings this season, thanks to a controversial non-call in their previous encounter. Los Angeles played a balanced game in that victory and will lean on their experience as they face a Vikings side eager to rebound from a lacklustre offensive showing against Detroit in Week 18. Rams quarterback Sam Darnold is living a dream season and will look to keep it alive, while Minnesota look to overcome past stumbles and make a strong case for their place among the league’s elite.

 

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