NFL Divisional Round Preview: Insights for All Four Matchups This Weekend
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Tue Jan 14, 2025, 10:31 am ET
Read Time: 5 minutes
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The NFL Divisional Round is set! We've got four fantastic matchups this weekend. Before we break down each game extensively, let's start by looking at the overall matchups and the betting odds for each contest. We have all the drama this NFL Divisional Round, filled with the Allen vs Lamar Saga continuing, CJ Stroud facing Mahomes at Arrowhead, Matt Stafford leading the Rams into Phill Scumbag territory, as well as a rookie QB going against the #1 overall seed in the NFC.
We are in for a wild weekend, so let's get down to it!
NFL Divisional Round Matchup Previews
Let's dive into each of the divisional round matchups this weekend in the NFL, looking at the game information and betting odds for each contest.
Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs
Can Stroud beat Mahomes at Arrowhead in the playoffs?
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
- Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025
- Kick Off: 4:30pm Eastern
- Broadcast: ESPN
Betting Odds
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- Texans +9 (-120)
- Chiefs -9 (+100)
- Over/Under 41.5
CJ Stroud looks to be one of just three QBs to successfully beat Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs, which would put him in great company with Tom Brady and Joe Burrow. However, the Chiefs are well rested, back at home, and are extremely tough to beat in the playoffs, especially at Arrowhead. Can the Texans pull off this monumental upset?
Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions
Can Goff and the Lions continue this season of destiny?
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: Ford Field (Detroit, MI)
- Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025
- Kick Off: 8:00pm Eastern
- Broadcast: FOX
Betting Odds
- Commanders +9.5 (-113)
- Lions -9.5 (-107)
- Over/Under 55
Jayden Daniels escaped Tampa with his first career playoff win in his first start, but can the magic continue at Ford Field? The #1 overall Lions will not be satisfied with anything less than a Super Bowl appearance this season, but can the banged up defense slow down the high flying Commanders?
Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles
Can Jalen Hurts and the Eagles take down the Los Angeles Rams?
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
- Date: Sunday, January 19th, 2025
- Kick Off: 3:00pm Eastern
- Broadcast: NBC
Betting Odds
- Rams +5.5 (-104)
- Eagles -5.5 (-116)
- Over/Under 43.5
After Matthew Stafford led the Rams to a big victory last night, now they go into Philadelphia. The Eagles have all of their offensive weapons back, and certainly look to be clicking on both sides of the ball. But Stafford and McVay bring plenty of postseason experience to the table, and I see them having some tricks up their sleeves.
Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills
The Ravens and Bills meet in the playoffs once again
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, NY)
- Date: Sunday, January 19th, 2025
- Kick Off: 6:30pm Eastern
- Broadcast: CBS
Betting Odds
- Ravens -1 (-106)
- Bills +1 (-114)
- Over/Under 51.5
The most exciting matchup of the NFL Divisional Round. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen go head to head in Buffalo. Will the Ravnes destroy the Bills like they did earlier this season? Or will Allen lead his team to revenge and the AFC Championship for the first time since 2020.
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