NFL Playoffs instant predictions for Divisional Round matchups
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Key Points:
- The 2026 NFL Playoffs Wild Card Round featured four closely contested games decided on the final possession, setting up exciting Divisional Round matchups.
- Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen, are favored to upset top-seeded Denver Broncos despite Denver’s strong defense and homefield advantage.
- The Seattle Seahawks are predicted to defeat the injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers, who lost star tight end George Kittle for the season.
- Los Angeles Rams are favored over the Chicago Bears due to their experienced offense and perceived superiority in key positions, despite Chicago’s strong late-game comebacks.
- New England Patriots, led by Drake Maye, are expected to overcome the Houston Texans’ fierce pass rush, as
