The NFL playoffs are in full swing as the league’s top teams compete for a chance to play in Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
The Divisional Round matchups are set, featuring the Houston Texans visiting the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Commanders facing the Detroit Lions, the Los Angeles Rams taking on the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Baltimore Ravens meeting the Buffalo Bills. These games will determine which teams advance to the Conference Championships and move one step closer to the ultimate prize in professional football.
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American Conference: Everyone against the Chiefs
The Chiefs will host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round at Arrowhead Stadium, following the Texans’ dominant 32-12 wild card win over the Chargers. In Week 16, Kansas City bested Houston 27-19, setting the stage for an exciting rematch. With referee Clay Martin, who has overseen six Chiefs victories during the Mahomes era, adding an interesting twist, fans are eager for this action-packed showdown as Kansas City pursues a historic third straight Super Bowl title.
National Conference: Who’s Stopping Detroit?
The Lions are preparing to host the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round this weekend. The Commanders, led by standout rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, clinched their first postseason victory in 19 years with a dramatic 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Anticipation for the Lions-Commanders matchup is high, with ticket prices reaching unprecedented levels. The game is set to be the most expensive NFL playoff game in history, with average ticket prices around $981, surpassing even many Super Bowl tickets.
What teams are still in the playoffs?
AFC:
- Kansas City Chiefs (No. 1 seed, had a first-round bye)
- Buffalo Bills (defeated the Denver Broncos 31-7)
- Baltimore Ravens (defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14)
- Houston Texans (defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12)
NFC:
- Detroit Lions (No. 1 seed, had a first-round bye)
- Philadelphia Eagles (defeated the Green Bay Packers)
- Los Angeles Rams (defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9)
- Washington Commanders (defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20)
The Divisional Round matchups are scheduled as follows:
AFC:
- Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
- Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
NFC:
- Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions
- Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles
These games are set to take place on January 18 and 19, 2025.
What Super Bowl rematches could we see this year?
The NFL playoffs could feature thrilling Super Bowl rematches. The Packers and Chiefs might face off again, recalling the inaugural Super Bowl in 1967. The Steelers could have rematches against the Packers (Super Bowl XLV), Vikings (Super Bowl IX), or Rams (Super Bowl XIV).
Other possibilities include the Chiefs revisiting games against the Vikings (Super Bowl IV) or Buccaneers (Super Bowl LV). These potential matchups highlight some of the NFL’s most iconic past clashes.
What are the biggest rivalries in Super Bowl history?
Several times two teams have met in a second Super Bowl or more, generating a special Super Sunday rivalry: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills, ansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers, and more.
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