NFL Playoffs
2026 NFL Divisional Round: Injury Report and Updates
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Updating our [2026 NFL Divisional Round preview], teams head into this weekend's four divisional playoff games hampered by key injuries from wild-card weekend and practices. Houston Texans WR Nico Collins is out (concussion), Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is questionable (oblique), and San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle's Achilles tear ends his season—among many others that could sway outcomes in Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks, Texans-Patriots, and Rams-Bears.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in a playoff game on Saturday, advancing thanks to a controversial interception. The ruling has reignited debates over the NFL's definition of a catch. Fans and analysts question whether the play was correctly called.
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The Los Angeles Rams advanced in the NFL playoffs with a narrow 20-17 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional round. Safety Kamren Curl's crucial interception in overtime paved the way for the game-winning field goal. Pro Football Focus grades highlight contributions from unheralded defenders and key offensive performers.
The 2026 NFL playoffs reach the divisional round with four high-stakes games on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18. Top power-ranked seeds Denver Broncos (14-3) and Seattle Seahawks (14-3) host Buffalo Bills (12-5) and San Francisco 49ers (12-5), respectively, while New England Patriots (14-3) face Houston Texans (11-6) and Chicago Bears (11-6) welcome Los Angeles Rams (10-7). Updated lines show tight contests amid injuries and potent offenses, with models projecting close outcomes and overs.
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The Los Angeles Chargers have fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin following a disappointing 16-3 wild-card playoff defeat to the New England Patriots. The move comes less than 48 hours after the season-ending loss, aiming to better support quarterback Justin Herbert. Roman, who joined the staff in 2024, oversaw an offense that dropped from 11th to 20th in NFL scoring rankings this season.
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in a dramatic AFC wild card playoff game on January 11, 2026, at EverBank Stadium. Josh Allen led a late comeback with two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winner with 1:04 left, securing Buffalo's first road playoff victory since 1992. The win advances the Bills to the divisional round, pending other results.
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Complementing recent coverage of DK Metcalf's return and surging momentum from their AFC North-clinching win over the Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers must overcome a persistent playoff trend of slow starts when hosting the Houston Texans' elite defense on Monday night at frigid Acrisure Stadium.
Zdeno Chara supports Patriots at AFC divisional playoff game
January 17, 2026 00:51Frigid forecast sets stage for Rams-Bears divisional round
January 16, 2026 17:04Rams and Bears prepare for divisional round clash in Chicago
January 16, 2026 09:46Brock Purdy eyes bounce-back against Seahawks in divisional round
January 16, 2026 08:29Patriots face Texans in snowy divisional round matchup
January 12, 2026 13:15Josh Allen praises pregnant wife Hailee Steinfeld's Golden Globes look
January 11, 2026 21:52Historic wild card weekend features three late game-winning touchdowns
January 11, 2026 21:0849ers upset Eagles 23-19 in NFC wild-card thriller
January 11, 2026 13:06Steelers-Texans Wild Card: Matchups, Turnovers and Playoff Stakes
January 11, 2026 03:26Patriots host Chargers in AFC wild card matchup