Following the Rams’ win over the Vikings on Monday night, all conference games are set to be played this coming weekend. The Texans will face the Chiefs on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium. The Commanders take on the Detroit Lions on the road on Saturday night. Both Kansas City and Detroit are saying goodbye.
The Los Angeles Rams will face the Eagles led by Jalen Hurts on the road on Sunday at 3:00 pm ET. The most interesting game of the weekend is Sunday’s 6:30 PM ET game. Baltimore is about to take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. This weekend, two of the four conference games were decided by more than a touchdown. Can the strong underdog continue to tie the score, or could it cause huge chaos?
Note: Odds obtained via BetOnline. Accurate as of January 14, 2025
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Chiefs, Lions advance by more than touchdown in divisional round
Kansas City Chiefs (-9) vs Houston Texans
As the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the Chiefs received a bye in the wild-card round. No team seeded lower than the fourth seed failed to advance to the first round. That’s why Kansas City hosts the fourth-ranked Texans. Houston performed well at home in the wild-card round against the Chargers. However, Houston’s defense did its job and they won 32-12. The Texans will face a tougher opponent this weekend. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs won back-to-back Super Bowls.
Kansas City is looking for a three-game winning streak, which begins this weekend against the Texans. Pass according to odds Online bettingthe Chiefs (-9) are favored Saturday afternoon. During the regular season, the Chiefs only defeated their opponents by more than nine points in two games. The Chiefs played 10 or more scoring games in 2024 and finished the season with a 15-2 record. On top of that, the Chiefs rested their starters in Week 18, giving them more than two weeks to rest and prepare for the divisional round. Andy Reid and the Chiefs don’t care about a nine-point deficit on Saturday. All they want is a win and qualification for the AFC Champions League.
Detroit Lions (-9.5) vs. Washington Commanders
Jared Goff led the Lions to a 15-2 record in the 2024 regular season. It was the best record in the NFC and the Lions earned the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Detroit has a bye and will face the Commanders in the divisional round. Washington faces the Buccaneers on the road in the wild-card round. It was a back-and-forth game, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels shining for the Commanders. He is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Daniels helped the team advance to the conference round on kicker Zayn Gonzalez’s game-winning field goal.
The Lions are taking a much-needed break as they have been one of the most injured teams this season. Detroit has lost several key players to season-ending injuries. Still, the Lions are battle-tested and are one win away from a second consecutive NFC title. Running back David Montgomery will return from injury in the divisional round. Gives the Lions offense a huge boost. The tandem of Jameer Gibbs and David Montgomery is one of the best in the league. Detroit won six games by double digits during the regular season. Can they do the same thing this weekend against the Commanders?
