The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs has come to an end, and it was an excellent weekend of football. Last-minute comebacks, high-scoring back and forths, snowy conditions, we really had it all. But, now we must look ahead. Here is everything you need to know surrounding next week’s final two-game slate of the season.
Are There Any NFL Games Today?
No, there are no NFL games tonight. Monday Night Football came to an end last week during the Wild Card Round.
However, for those of you looking to watch football tonight, the National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Game Time
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, Jan. 20 - Location
Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta - Predicted Weather at Kick
27 degrees, 8 mph winds, clear - How To Watch
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NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Results
Buffalo Bills Defeated Baltimore Ravens 27-25
The Divisional Round did not disappoint. And on Sunday night, the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens topped off the weekend with an exciting, back-and-forth matchup. However, Josh Allen and Co. ultimately came out on top after some critical mistakes from the Ravens.
Lamar Jackson had his first game of the season with multiple turnovers. The Ravens QB now has multiple turnovers in four of his eight career playoff games. However, the biggest mistake came from tight end Mark Andrews, who had a two-point conversion pass in his hands but dropped it. It would have tied the game with a little over a minute left to play.
Feel awful for Mark Andrews. pic.twitter.com/jvqiWPXdP7 https://t.co/MeWW6oq9UH
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 20, 2025
Despite an interception and a fumble, Jackson actually graded out higher than Allen, according to PFN’s QB+ metric. Jackson finished with a B grade (86.3) while Allen finished with a C- (70.7).
The Bills now head on the road to Arrowhead, where they will meet Patrick Mahomes playing in his seventh AFC title game. PFN’s Playoff Predictor currently gives the Bills the advantage, 50.7% vs. 49.3%.
Philadelphia Eagles Defeated Los Angeles Rams 28-22
Sunday’s Rams vs. Eagles game was exciting, to say the least. Snowy conditions, huge chunk plays by Saquon Barkley, and a last-minute comeback attempt by Los Angeles.
Barkley continued to do what he did all season, with two massive touchdown runs to get the Eagles up double digits. The snow was certainly a factor in this one, and Matthew Stafford’s unfortunate record in cold weather continued to haunt the team. Stafford is now 1-9 in games where there is rain/snow.
Washington Commanders Defeated Detroit Lions 45-31
The Saturday finale was one for the ages. The Washington Commanders traveled to Detroit and defeated the 15-win, number 1 seed in the NFC. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels did something very few rookies have done, and will now lead his team to the Conference Championship. Washington has not played in the Conference title game since 1991, the second longest streak ahead of just the Cleveland Browns.
The turnaround for Washington has been amazing. The Commanders went 4-13 (.308) last year. That’s the 9th-worst win percentage in the season prior to making the Conference Championship Round in NFL history.
MORE: List of Rookie QBs to Win a Playoff Game
Daniels now joins Joe Flacco (2008) and Mark Sanchez (2009) having won two road playoff games as a rookie.
Kansas City Chiefs Defeated Houston Texans 24-13
If you thought that the Divisional Round was going to be without controversy, my were you wrong. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans in the first game of the weekend. The Chiefs deserved the win, especially off of Travis Kelce’s massive game. But what this one will be remembered for is going to be a number of questionable calls, heavily favoring Kansas City.
It was a close game in the first half, but critical mistakes by the Texans put them behind the eight-ball against an elite Chiefs team. It all started with a huge kickoff return by the Chiefs, that ended with Kris Boyd throwing his helmet and getting an additional 15-yard penalty.
After that, missed field goals, missed extra points, and bad penalties put a nail in Houston’s coffin. It wasn’t all bad for Houston, they technically outplayed Kansas City in nearly all aspects. They outgained the Chiefs by more than 120 yards. Teams to be outgained by 120+ yards and forced 0 takeaways were 0-41 in NFL playoff history. The Chiefs are now the first to win.
Current NFL Playoff Bracket For Divisional Round
Let’s look at the results from Divisional Weekend and what that means regarding the NFL playoff bracket.
Conference Championship Round
Sunday, Jan. 26
- Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles: 3 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs: 6:30 p.m. ET
Super Bowl 59
- Date: Feb. 9, 2025
- Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV: Fox
