🏈Playoff Plot Twists: The Good, the Bad, and the Scorigami

WOLF Sports Newsletter – Wild Card NFL Recap

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Texans 32, Chargers 12

C.J. Stroud led the Texans with 282 passing yards and a touchdown.

Joe Mixon contributed significantly with 106 rushing yards and a touchdown.

The Texans' defense was formidable, forcing four interceptions from Justin Herbert, including a pick-six by Eric Murray.

Notably, the game ended with a unique final score, known as a "scorigami," as it was the first NFL game to conclude with a 32-12 result.

The Texans advance to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.

Ravens 28, Steelers 14

Lamar Jackson showcased his dual-threat capabilities, passing for 175 yards and two touchdowns, and rushing for 81 yards.

Derrick Henry dominated the ground game, rushing for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

The Ravens' defense held strong, limiting the Steelers' offensive opportunities.

With this victory, the Ravens move on to play the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round.

Bills 31, Broncos 7

Josh Allen delivered an impressive performance, completing 20 of 26 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns, along with 46 rushing yards.

James Cook was a powerhouse on the ground, rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown.

The Bills' defense stifled the Broncos after their initial score, preventing any further points.

The Bills advance to host the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round.

Eagles 22, Packers 10

Jalen Hurts threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns, despite some early struggles.

Saquon Barkley was instrumental, rushing for 119 yards.

The Eagles' defense was relentless, forcing three interceptions from Jordan Love.

The Eagles await the winner of the Vikings-Rams game to determine their Divisional Round opponent.

Commanders 23, Buccaneers 20

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels impressed in his playoff debut, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns.

Terry McLaurin was a key target, recording seven receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Zane Gonzalez secured the win with a 37-yard field goal as time expired, which notably hit the upright before going through.

The Commanders advance to face the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round.

Rams 27, Vikings 9

Matthew Stafford led the Rams with two touchdown passes, contributing to an early lead.

The Rams' defense was dominant, sacking Sam Darnold nine times and forcing multiple turnovers, including a 57-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Jared Verse.

The game was relocated to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, due to wildfires in Los Angeles, yet the Rams maintained their focus and secured the win.

The Rams advance to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.

Stay tuned for the upcoming Divisional Round matchups:

Texans vs. Chiefs

Ravens vs. Bills

Eagles vs. Rams

Commanders vs. Lions

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