The NFL Wild Card Playoffs are set to deliver an action-packed weekend as teams vie for a chance to advance in the postseason. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming games with relevant statistics and recent form to help fans and analysts prepare for the matchups.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans
Stadium: NRG Stadium
Time: 4:30 PM
Chargers Overview:
Last Game: Win 34-20 vs. Raiders.
Streak: 3-game win streak (SU and ATS), 4 straight overs.
Season Record: 11-6 SU, 9-8 O/U.
Key Trends: Bullish VIC; strong 4-1 ATS performance in the last five games.
Texans Overview:
Last Game: Win 23-14 vs. Titans.
Streak: 1-game win streak (SU and ATS), 1 over.
Season Record: 10-7 SU, 9-8 O/U.
Key Trends: Neutral VIC; 55.56% SOS in last three games.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens
Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
Time: 8:00 PM
Steelers Overview:
Last Game: Loss 19-17 vs. Bengals.
Streak: 4-game losing streak (SU), 1 ATS win.
Season Record: 10-7 SU, 8-9 O/U.
Key Trends: Bearish VIC; struggling offensively, 1-4 SU in last five.
Ravens Overview:
Last Game: Win 35-10 vs. Browns.
Streak: 4-game win streak (SU and ATS).
Season Record: 12-5 SU, 14-3 O/U.
Key Trends: Bullish VIC; dominant SU and ATS form.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills
Stadium: New Era Field
Time: 1:00 PM
Broncos Overview:
Last Game: Win 38-0 vs. Chiefs.
Streak: 1-game win streak (SU and ATS), 1 under.
Season Record: 10-7 SU, 11-6 O/U.
Key Trends: Neutral VIC; strong SOS in recent games.
Bills Overview:
Last Game: Loss 23-16 vs. Patriots.
Streak: 1-game losing streak (SU and ATS), 2 overs.
Season Record: 13-4 SU, 12-5 O/U.
Key Trends: Neutral VIC; consistent home performance.
Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Time: 4:30 PM
Packers Overview:
Last Game: Loss 24-22 vs. Bears.
Streak: 2-game losing streak (SU and ATS), 2 overs.
Key Trends: Neutral VIC; potent offense in recent games.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams
Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Time: 8:00 PM
Vikings Overview:
Last Game: Loss 31-9 vs. Lions.
Streak: 1-game losing streak (SU and ATS), 1 under.
Season Record: 14-3 SU, 7-9-1 O/U.
Key Trends: Neutral VIC; strong overall record despite recent loss.
Rams Overview:
Last Game: Loss 30-25 vs. Seahawks.
Streak: 1-game losing streak (SU), 1 ATS win.
Season Record: 10-7 SU, 8-9 O/U.
Key Trends: Neutral VIC; steady ATS performance in the last five games.
With varied matchups and teams entering the weekend in differing forms, the Wild Card round promises competitive games and intense action. Fans can look forward to thrilling contests as playoff dreams are on the line.
Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.