Welcome back to NFL Game Day View. We start the show with a reflecting bcak  on the wild-card results and anticipate the divisional playoffs, four exciting matchups headline the weekend. In the NFC, the (7) Green Bay Packers face a tough challenge against the (1) San Francisco 49ers on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET. The rested San Francisco team, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, looks to exploit the Packers' weaknesses. However, the unpredictable nature of football leaves room for an upset, with the Packers relying on the evolving play of Jordan Love.
On Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, the (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the (3) Detroit Lions on NBC. Detroit aims to make history by winning multiple playoff games this season. The Lions' productive offense, led by Aidan Hutchinson, faces a challenge against the Buccaneers' experienced playoff lineup.
In the AFC, the (4) Houston Texans clash with the (1) Baltimore Ravens on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET. Lamar Jackson returns to the postseason, leading the Ravens against the Texans, who have shown promise with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. The Ravens boast a formidable defense and a dual threat in Jackson, making them a tough opponent. However, the Texans, with Stroud's recent stellar performances, present a dangerous challenge, especially against a Ravens defense that led the NFL in sacks during the regular season.
Concluding the weekend, the (3) Kansas City Chiefs face the (2) Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. In a rematch of the 2021 divisional round, Patrick Mahomes plays a road playoff game for the first time. The Bills, with their dynamic quarterback Josh Allen, hold the edge in the FPI projection at 56.6%. Still, the emergence of receiver Rashee Rice and a legitimate Chiefs' defense provide key factors that could pose challenges for Buffalo. .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.