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Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss why the Raiders firing GM Tom Telesco is a result of the “Tom Brady effect” and the conflicts of interest that arise in the team’s search for a new head coach.
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It’s the NFC Wild Card round, and the Commanders take on the Buccaneers. Check out the latest odds and best bets.
Chris Simms, Maria Taylor, Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett discuss why QB experience won’t be the bottom line in the Commanders-Bucs Wild Card matchup on NBC, as Jayden Daniels and Baker Mayfield go head-to-head.
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Simms isn’t counting out the Texans against the Chargers at home in Wild Card Weekend, sharing what he sees as the key for Houston before he and Florio make their picks.
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2025 NFL Playoff schedule | ||||
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Round | Matchup | Date/Time | Watch/Stream | Result |
Wild Card | (5) Los Angeles Chargers vs. (4) Houston Texans | 1/11/25 @ 4:30 p.m. ET | CBS | |
Wild Card | (6) Pittsburgh Steelers vs. (3) Baltimore Ravens | 1/11/25 @ 8 p.m. ET | Prime Video | |
Wild Card | (7) Denver Broncos vs. (2) Buffalo Bills | 1/12/25 @ 1 p.m. ET | CBS | |
Wild Card | (7) Green Bay Packers vs. (2) Philadelphia Eagles | 1/12/25 @ 4:30 p.m. ET | FOX | |
Wild Card | (6) Washington Commanders vs. (3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1/12/25 @ 8 p.m. ET | NBC/Peacock | |
Wild Card | Minnesota Vikings vs. (4) Los Angeles Rams | 1/13/25 @ 8 p.m. ET | ESPN/ABC | |
Divisional Round | TBD vs. TBD | 1/18/25 @ 4:30 p.m. ET | TBD | |
Divisional Round | TBD vs. TBD | 1/18/25 @ 8:15 p.m. ET | TBD | |
Divisional Round | TBD vs. TBD | 1/19/25 @ 3 p.m. ET | TBD | |
Divisional Round | TBD vs. TBD | 1/19/25 @ 6:30 p.m. ET | TBD | |
NFC Championship Game | TBD vs. TBD | 1/26/25 @ 3 p.m. ET | FOX | |
AFC Championship Game | TBD vs. TBD | 1/26/25 @ 6:30 p.m. ET | CBS | |
Super Bowl LIX | TBD vs. TBD | 2/9/25 @ 6:30 p.m. ET | FOX |
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The Happy Hour crew analyze the Wild Card matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers, where A.J. Brown will be the difference for the Eagles in a game featuring two banged-up quarterbacks.
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The Fantasy Football Happy Hour crew preview the Wild Card rubber match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, where they see a run-heavy affair led by Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson in the cards.
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The Jets completed an interview with Aaron Glenn for their head coach position, the team announced Thursday night.
Wildfires force Wild Card game from L.A. to Phoenix.