The Washington Commander can win a play-off game: The team from the US capital around Berlin rookie Brandon Coleman beat them on Monday night Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a dramatic way with 23:20, now it’s in the quarterfinals against title candidate Detroit Lions and star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Kicker Zane Gonzalez made the decision in favor of the team with a 37-yard field goal seconds before the end Commandersthe ball bounced happily off the post. There Washington as the team with the worst seeding (6) in the wildcard round National Football Conference (NFC) was drafted, now it’s against number one Detroit. The Lions had earned a bye for the first play-off weekend in the main round.
Philadelphia Eagles win against Green Bay Packers
Washington last won a game in the championship round in the 2005/06 season (still under the name Redskins). Back then, too, there was success Buccaneers succeeded. Now the selection, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, broke the spell. “We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, I’m just happy for the fans,” Daniels said.
The Philadelphia Eagles lived up to their role as favorites and switched them on Green Bay Packers with 22:10 out. The team around quarterback Jalen Hurts will meet the winner of the duel between the LA Rams and the in the divisional play-offs Minnesota Vikingss who will compete against each other in Arizona on Tuesday night (2 a.m.) because of the fires in Los Angeles.
Buffalo Bills with no problems
With a convincing win against the Denver Broncos they have them too Buffalo Bills made it through the wildcard round in the playoffs without any problems. Those too Baltimore Ravens are further. Led by their starquarterback Josh Allen (2nd touchdown-Passes, 272 yards gained) the favored Bills beat Denver 31:7 on Sunday (January 12, 2025). The first points of the game in the US professional league went to the Broncos after the first move, but after that the hosts took command.
Kicker Tyler Bass initially brought Buffalo close, before James Cook gave Buffalo its first touchdown and the lead at halftime with a short run at the start of the second quarter. Another kick from Bass and two strong passes from Allen to Ty Johnson and Curtis Samuel increased the Bills lead to 28-7 at the start of the final period. The Broncos never recovered from that.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen runs with the ball
Bass secured the final point with his third Field goal at 31:7. Allen now hits the Divisional playoffs with Buffalo on the Baltimore Ravens.
Lamar Jackson excels in Ravens win
Baltimore had starQuarterback Lamar Jackson already on Saturday AFC Divisional Round the Playoffs achieved in the NFL. The Ravens defeated them Pittsburgh Steelers with 28:14, which also shone Running back Derrick Henrythe two touchdowns scored and ran with the ball more often than Jackson looked for teammates through passes. “This is just the first round, we have to stay focused”said Jackson, who is considered the favorite to win the season’s most valuable player award.
The Ravens went into the break with a dominant 21-0 and remained in control of the game at all times afterwards. The Ravens totaled 299 yards Gaining space through runs Steelers around Quarterback Russell Wilson at just 29 yards.
Stroud’s cleverness and strong defense
The Houton Texans are also further. The Texans beat them 32-12 in the first playoff game of the season Los Angeles Chargers Houston benefited from the cleverness and skills of its quarterback CJ Stroud and a strong defensive performance. Shortly before the end of the first half, Stroud converted what was actually a botched move into a big gain in space with a long pass.
Thanks to this preparation, the hosts took the lead for the first time in the game 58 seconds before the break – and didn’t give up their lead because the defense also had a really strong day. Next up for the Texans is against defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who had a bye in the wildcard round as the best team in the main round.
Texans make playoff history
If the Broncos surprisingly win against the Bills, Houston will play against the Ravens. The Chiefs, as the best AFC team, face the opponent with the worse placement from the main round, the Broncos came in seventh place and the Texans in fourth place.
What initially seemed like the Texans’ biggest problem became, over the course of the game, the reason for the defeat for the guests from Los Angeles: the loss of the ball. Herbert finished the day with four missed passes, more than ever before in a game in his career. The Texans turned an interception into a touchdown of their own – and even blocked an extra point attempt by the Chargers for two points of their own on the other side. This had never happened before in the history of the NFL playoffs.
Vrabel will be the new head coach of the Patriots
The New England Patriots, who do not qualify for the playoffs, have announced their new head coach. Mike Vrabel is supposed to lead the former series champion back to his former glory. As the NFL announced, the 49-year-old will be the new head coach of the team from Foxborough, Massachusetts. Vrabel succeeds Jerod Mayo, who had to leave after a season with just four wins in 17 games.
Mayo only inherited coaching legend Bill Belichick in January 2024. Vrabel was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023 and most recently worked as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns.
The Divisional Round at a glance
Saturday, January 18 Kansas City Chiefs – Houston Texans (10:30 p.m.)
Sunday, January 19th Detroit Lions – Washington Commanders (02:00)
Philadelphia Eagles – Los Angeles Rams/Minnesota Vikings (7 p.m.)
Monday, January 20th Buffalo Bills – Baltimore Ravens (00:30)