The Kansas City Chiefs will have to continue their chase for a third straight Super Bowl title without the hero from last year's Big Game. Chiefs head

With that in mind, let's break down our rest of playoffs rankings: 1. Patrick Mahomes 2. Jalen Hurts 3. Josh Allen 4. Jayden Daniels 1. Saquon Barkley 2. James Cook 3. Kareem Hunt

Though Brown failed to come down with a deep throw from Mahomes in the second quarter — the Texans’ Eric Murray knocked it away at the last second — Mahomes believed displaying that sideline threat directly led to the Chiefs completing a pass to Kelce for 49 yards on the next play.

Only the coordinators who interviewed for head coaching jobs before playoff games know if those conversations with other teams were a distraction. The NFL’s hiring process became a hot topic after the Detroit Lions were knocked out of the playoffs.

The best week of the NFL playoffs is here, as divisional round football will be played this weekend. Two teams have already punched their ticket to Championship Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs knocked off the Houston Texans and the Washington Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions.

Running back Saquon Barkley led the Eagles to the NFC Championship with another huge game on a playoff weekend that also featured Travis Kelce’s return to form for the Chiefs.

The Carolina Panthers will look to upgrade their defense in free agency. They’ll also look to establish a winning culture. The best way to do both is by adding performers from perennial playoff squads.

The Washington Commanders (12-5) go on the road in a playoff matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) at Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC Championship game on Jan. 26, kicking off at 3 p.m.

For 10 of the 14 teams to make it to the 2025 NFL Playoffs, the dream of playing in Super Bowl 59 is already dead. Whether by blowout or heartbreaker, contenders like the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams have all seen their hopes of a homecoming parade dashed.

What NFL playoffs games are playing on Sunday? Here's what you need to know, including start times, how to watch and scores.

Let’s jump in with the rules, via the NFL’s Football Operations site: If the score is still tied at the end of an overtime period — or if the second team’s initial possession has not ended — the teams will play another overtime period. Play will continue regardless of how many overtime periods are needed for a winner to be determined.