The regular season has concluded, and it’s time to prepare for the playoff action, kicking off with the Wild Card Weekend at Levi’s Stadium, home to Super Bowl LX. This weekend’s pivotal games start with the Carolina Panthers facing the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are enjoying a first-round bye as the top seeds in their conferences. As the playoffs heat up, it’s crucial to be informed about the matchups, betting lines, and what to expect in this thrilling postseason.

AFC Wild-Card Weekend Lookahead

Buffalo Bills (6) at Jacksonville Jaguars (3)
Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. ET (CBS, streaming on Paramount+)
Spread: Bills -1.5
Total: 52.5
Moneyline: Bills -118, Jaguars -102

This matchup marks the third playoff encounter between these franchises, historically favoring the Jaguars, who lead the series 2-0. Fans can anticipate high-scoring action as quarterbacks Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence, both prolific this season, face off.

Key Storylines

• The Bills are striving to make their Super Bowl aspirations come true, especially this year without the challenges posed by Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, who are absent from postseason play.
• Conversely, the Jaguars have seen a stunning turnaround under head coach Liam Coen, with Lawrence achieving a record number of touchdowns this season.

Other Matches

Other notable games include the San Francisco 49ers visiting the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Houston Texans battling the Pittsburgh Steelers. Each game promises thrilling action and critical implications for teams vying for a shot at the championship.