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The high-flying New England Patriots (14-3) host the struggling Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) in an exciting playoff matchup. Drake Maye's explosive offense faces a Chargers team trying to bounce back from scoring just 3 points in their last game.
January 10, 2026
The Buffalo Bills face the Jacksonville Jaguars in an explosive Wild Card Weekend showdown. Jacksonville rides a seven-game win streak and Trevor Lawrence's elite dual-threat play, while Buffalo looks to bounce back behind Josh Allen's superman abilities. Both high-powered offenses promise playoff fireworks in this must-watch matchup.
January 9, 2026
The Denver Broncos (12-3) travel to face the struggling Kansas City Chiefs (6-9) in a Christmas rivalry game. Despite Denver's recent loss ending their 11-game win streak, their strong season record and superior offensive production make them favorites against a Chiefs team having their worst season in years.
December 25, 2025
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings face off on Christmas Day in a crucial Week 17 matchup with playoff implications. Detroit brings an explosive offense averaging 30.1 points per game but struggles defensively, while Minnesota relies on tough defense and rookie QB J.J. McCarthy's development.
The Dallas Cowboys (6-8) travel to face the Washington Commanders (4-11) on Christmas Day in a Week 17 NFL matchup. Dallas brings a high-powered offense averaging 28.3 points per game, while Washington struggles offensively at just 20.6 points per game. The Cowboys' superior offensive production gives them the edge in this division rivalry game.
The 11-3 Patriots visit the 7-7 Ravens in a crucial AFC matchup. New England seeks to bounce back from their Bills loss with rookie star TreVeyon Henderson leading their explosive offense, while Baltimore rides momentum from shutting out Cincinnati behind Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry's powerful ground game.
December 21, 2025
The Panthers and Buccaneers face off in Week 16 with identical 7-7 records in a division rivalry game focused on pride rather than playoffs, with Tampa Bay's more consistent offense giving them the advantage.
December 20, 2025
The Ravens and Bengals clash in a crucial AFC North showdown featuring Lamar Jackson vs Joe Burrow, with Baltimore needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive while Cincinnati looks to build momentum with their healthy quarterback.
December 13, 2025
The Buffalo Bills (9-4) visit the New England Patriots (11-2) in a crucial AFC East showdown. The Patriots have won 10 straight games with perfect ball security, while the Bills bring explosive offensive firepower led by MVP candidate Josh Allen. This rivalry game could determine division championship positioning.
December 12, 2025
The 9-4 Los Angeles Chargers visit the struggling 6-7 Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial AFC West showdown. While the Chargers are riding high with playoff hopes alive, the Chiefs face a disappointing season after recent struggles. This matchup features two talented quarterbacks in Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes, with the Chargers expected to continue their strong season against the inconsistent Chiefs.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) host the struggling Atlanta Falcons (4-9) in a crucial Week 15 NFC South matchup, with Tampa Bay needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive while Atlanta continues rebuilding after a season-ending collapse.
December 10, 2025
The 8-4 Eagles travel to face the 8-4 Chargers on Monday night in a crucial playoff race matchup. Los Angeles is riding high after bouncing back with a 31-14 win behind Kimani Vidal's 126 rushing yards, while Philadelphia struggles with defensive issues after allowing 255 rushing yards in a home loss to Chicago.
December 7, 2025
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