The divisional round of the NFL postseason officially kicked off on Saturday and the opening day gave us an absolute shocker. The Washington Commanders went into Detroit and stunned the Lions, 45-31, earning their first trip to the NFC title game since 1991.
Washington had the NFC’s longest drought without a conference title game appearance, but that unfortunate title now belongs to the Dallas Cowboys, who haven’t been to the NFC title game since 1995.
The Commanders, who were an 8-point underdog, will now travel to either Philadelphia or Los Angeles for the NFC Championship game. The Rams and Eagles will be meeting on Sunday afternoon in what is expected to be a snow game. Those two teams have combined to represent the NFC in four of the past seven Super Bowls.
In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the winner of the Ravens-Bills game after defeating the Houston Texans.
2025 NFL Playoffs Schedule
Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 11
- (4) Texans 32-12 over (5) Chargers. The Texans defense came up big with four interceptions of Justin Herbert.
- (3) Ravens 28-14 over (6) Steelers. The Ravens used Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to steamroll their way to a win.
Sunday, Jan. 12
- (2) Bills 31-7 over (7) Broncos. Josh Allen totaled over 300 yards.
- (2) Eagles 22-10 over (7) Packers. The Packers fumbled the opening kickoff.
Monday, Jan. 13
- (4) Rams 27-9 over (5) Vikings. The Rams defense dominated.
Divisional Round
Sunday, Jan. 19
- (1) Chiefs 23-14 over (4) Texans.
- (6) Commanders 45-31 over (1) Lions.
Championship Sunday
- (6) Commanders at Rams/Eagles, 3 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Bills/Ravens at (1) Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
