The NFL playoffs are officially set after 18 grueling weeks of the regular season starting in September. The Minnesota Vikings miss out on a bye after losing to the Detroit Lions, which means they get right back into the thick of it.
The Vikings will be facing the Los Angeles Rams in the opening round of the playoffs. What other matchups have formed?
We are going to make predictions on all those matchups all the way to the Super Bowl as we predict who will be playing in the big game on February 9. First up, the wild card round and the teams that will be participating in those games this coming Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. From there, the ball keeps rolling all the way into the grandest stage of them all.
Wild Card Round: Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Prediction: Rams 27, Vikings 24
Wild Card Round: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders
Jan 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Buccaneers 38, Commanders 30
Wild Card Round: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers
Dec 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) participates in pregame warmups against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Eagles 28, Packers 17
Wild Card Round: Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Jan 5, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Prediction: Chargers 31, Texans 17
Wild Card Round: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Ravens 24, Steelers 14
Wild Card Round: Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos
Jan 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks to pass in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Prediction: Broncos 27, Bills 24
Divisional Round: Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams
Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions fans get rowdy on a third down play against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Prediction: Lions 38, Rams 20
Divisional Round: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates touchdown run by quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) (not pictured) against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Eagles 34, Buccaneers 28
Divisional Round: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in introduced prior a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Prediction: Chiefs 31, Broncos 20
Divisional Round: Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) smiles on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Ravens 35, Chargers 24
AFC Championship: Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Prediction: Lions 35, Eagles 24
AFC Championship: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens
Oct 8, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Predictions: Chiefs 30, Ravens 24
Super Bowl LIX: Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Feb 13, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; A Vince Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl 57 Winning Team Head Coach and MVP press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Lions 24, Chiefs 21