That moment in the NFL season comes with more emotion because the playoffs are direct elimination games, so the excitement in each of the games is guaranteed. The wild card round has high-caliber matches and the odd interesting fact about the matches.
No one can deny that the best teams make it to these NFL playoffs and as we know, the Titans of the American conference and the Packers of the National conference are the ones who rest for being the best team in each of their conferences.
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It will be a round of wild cards more than special, simply and simply because will be Ben Roethlisberger‘s last playoffs, who managed to reach this instance almost by a miracle. Every game you play may be the last in your career.
But not only that, there are many more attractive things in the duels that will be had in the wild card round, for example, a classic duel between Cowboys vs 49ers, a divisional duel with a lot of rivalry between Bills and Patriots, and basically the hope that the Pats and Buccaneers will advance to have the Super Bowl de Brady vs Belichick.
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Everything you need to know about the NFL wild card round
Bengals vs Raides, one of the most uneven duels of the wild card round
The Bengals had the opportunity to be one of the best teams in the American conference, but unfortunately they had a couple of setbacks that prevented them from achieving it. But, the Bengals have a more than dangerous offense.
The connection between Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase who have known each other since their time in college with LSU is paying off for the Bengals. And if you add to that the dangerousness of Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins, it makes the Raiders tremble.
The Raiders defense to cover the pass is one of the worst in the NFLSo if you like to gamble, here’s one of the keys to the game, as the Bengals will have a huge advantage in the wild card round against the Las Vegas team.
But, not everything is bad for the Raiders, because they also have their advantages to face the Bengals. If we learned anything from the Las Vegas-Chargers duel, it’s that the defensive linemen are going to attack Joe Burrow with everything and has everything going for it.
The Bengals offensive line is not one of the best in the NFL, just the fact that the marshal has been hit in 109 times, one of the highest in the entire league already speaks of something and as if that were not enough, he has been one of the most captured, with 55.
What’s more, It is not only about hitting Joe Burrow from the defensive line, but also being effective in keeping Joe Mixon out of earned yards., a walking danger when it comes to the Bengals’ ground attack.
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Bills vs Patriots, a divisional game in wild card round
A classic game within the NFL, they are two teams that have been very successful over the years, albeit with more championships for New England. This season, New York City will be the perfect setting for a wild card round game.
Both teams are highly balanced, but both have their downsides when it comes to analysis and there are a few clues that can help teams figure out the path to victory. For example, the red zone is essential.
Patriots as second best in the NFL and the Bills as sixth, are their positions on the list of defenses in the red zone This season, so both Josh Allen and Mac Jones should be near perfect when they get to this area of the field, because one mistake can cost them a ticket.
Besides this, the two QBs will have a little help because the perimeter is with some casualtiesSo, out there they can find the perfect path or, as they say in the billet lines, there is the bread. The wild card round will be interesting and more so in cold weather.
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Steelers vs Chiefs, last ‘Big Ben’ postseason game?
Ben Roethlisberger will have the opportunity to dream of winning a third Super Bowl in his career, but in front of him he has Patrick Mahomes with a thirst for revenge, because the last game was a failure for him, although he tried to do everything possible not to lose.
Chiefs’ running casualties are sizable, Darrell Williams did return to practice this week and Clyde Edwards-Helaire wasn’t even close to practice. What’s more, Tyreek Hill, had limited training to be able to be in the wild card round.
While on the Steelers, they have to be very confident that the game against Chiefs will go as smoothly as possible. Ju-Ju Smith Schuster could return to training and the possibility of seeing the receiver is latent and Najee Harris, could be 100% to face the Cheifs in the wild card round.
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Eagles vs. Buccaneers, Philadelphia seeks to repeat Rocky Balboa history
Rocky Balboa will forever be the greatest underdog in sports history and in the wild card round, The Eagles will have to be inspired by the boxer in order to beat Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. And although everything seems to indicate that we will see Brady with his hand up.
And, Eagles and Jalen Hurts swim against the tide to beat such a complete team on offense and defense, but it also has its weak points and the match should be almost perfect. The running game will be essential for Philadelphia, it’s the way to hurt the Bucs and keep Brady off the field.
Miles Sanders will be able to return with the Eagles for the game or at least that’s the hope, but in case he doesn’t, he has a tandem of running backs available to wreak havoc on the Buccaneers. For Tampa, the thing is simple, make Tom Brady have the ball.
When Tom Brady is on the field, everything is easier for everyone and they have an advantage, that running back Leonard Fournette could be ready for the match, as if Brady lacked weapons. For them, the thing is to repeat the same … Give it to Tom Brady, have him score and get the ball back for him.
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Cowboys vs 49ers, the classic duel in the wild card round
We want to start by saying that In five of the six clashes they have in the playoffs, the champion came out of this duel. With that data, the game has much more attractive than it already has and it is not for less, they are classic teams in a round of wild cards, safe elimination.
Cowboys are one of the most effective teams in the NFL, this season they are averaging 30 points, so that is where the bets can go if they are considering it. 37 touchdown passes support Dallas’s passing attack with Dak Prescott, but they are double-edged, because Ezequiel Elliott achieved more than a thousand yards terrestrial.
Jimmy Garoppolo is possibly not the best QB, but he has consistency and he knows the type of game he is playing, which is why they surrounded him with an impressive talent to achieve the feat against the Cowboys. Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk are a constant danger and must be joined by tight end George Kittle.
Defensive end Nick Bosa will have the difficult task of always searching for Dak’s head, but he has the talent to do it. If he manages to contain the QB, he is weakening the strongest weapon of his rival and here comes the key to victory.
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Rams vs Cardinals
Arguably one of the most balanced duels of the entire wild card round. They saw each other several times in the regular season and it is not for less, both teams have many offensive and defensive arguments to be victorious.
This game will be the final one of the season, because they are tied in the record of both. But here is a piece of information in case you like to bet on this meeting, all meetings between Rams vs Cardinals since 2017 have ended by seven points.
And in case you were thinking of another type of bet, we leave you the following data and that is that Kyler Murray has not thrown more than two touchdown passes in a game since week 7. Another data, which Arizona will not like is that they have a record of two wins and eight losses when playing in primetime, this for the last five years.
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