



Wild Card Weekend delivered edge-of-your-seat drama — and now the Divisional Round promises four championship-caliber battles. With top seeds finally playing after first-round byes, the stakes are higher and the matchups sharper.
Here’s how I see Week 2 of the NFL Playoffs playing out, complete with winners and projected final scores.
AFC Divisional Predictions
Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos
Prediction: Bills win, 28–24
The Bills arrive on a roll after their tight Wild Card win over the Jaguars. Despite Denver’s top seed and home-field edge, Buffalo’s balanced attack and momentum in January make them a real threat. Expect a close, late-game finish with Josh Allen leading the decisive drive.
New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans
Prediction: Patriots win, 24–20
New England showed defensive grit in their Wild Card victory and now faces the red-hot Texans, who advanced with a big Monday night win. This one comes down to late turnovers and clutch kicking — and the Patriots’ experience in cold-weather January games gives them the edge.
NFC Divisional Predictions
Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
Prediction: Seahawks win, 27–23
Seattle earned a bye as the NFC’s top seed and gets a tough divisional fight from the 49ers, who upset the Eagles in the Wild Card round. The Seahawks’ balanced offense and home crowd make the difference in a swing-game atmosphere.
Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams
Prediction: Rams win, 30–26
Chicago’s comeback over Green Bay was huge in the Wild Card round, but the Rams’ offensive firepower — led by a dynamic passing game — proves too much in Week 2. Expect a shootout before Los Angeles pulls ahead late.
Divisional Round Takeaways
Top seeds flex their muscle — Seattle and New England both have home-field dynamics working for them.
Close finishes are the theme — three of four games project to be decided in the final two minutes.
Defensive pressure matters — turnovers and third-down stops will shape every outcome.
Advancing to the Conference Championships
| Conference | Advancing Teams |
|---|---|
| AFC | Bills, Patriots |
| NFC | Seahawks, Rams |
This week’s winners will set up two must-watch Conference Championship games next weekend — bringing us one step closer to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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