NFL PLAYOFFS

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

A Historic Play: Texans Score Two Points on Blocked Extra Point

In a thrilling wild-card playoff game, the Houston Texans made NFL history. D'Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers. This was the first time such a play occurred in the NFL postseason. The play happened after Ladd McConkey sc

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Who's Next for the Ravens in the NFL Playoffs?

The Baltimore Ravens had a great start to the 2025 NFL Playoffs, crushing the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14. Star running back Derrick Henry ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Lamar Jackson threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, also rushing for 81 yards. This means they're heading

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Two Big NFL Matchups: How to Enjoy and Bet on Chargers vs. Texans, Steelers vs. Ravens

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the NFL playoffs kick off with two exciting AFC games. First, at 4:30 PM ET, the Los Angeles Chargers, led by first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, travel to Houston to take on the Texans, who have won their division for two years straight under head coach DeMeco Ryans and qu

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Steelers, Ravens Face Off in Frozen Playoffs

On Saturday, the Ravens and Steelers are set to continue their long-standing rivalry in a Wild Card playoff game. Despite the initial predictions of snow, the game will now be played in cold temperatures. The Ravens are favored by 0. 5 points, driven by their top-ranked defense. The Steelers have lo

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Jan 11 2025FINANCE

Why DraftKings Stocks Could Be a Hit During the NFL Playoffs

Investment guru Jim Cramer has some exciting news for people interested in the sports betting platform, DraftKings. As the NFL playoffs kick off, Cramer thinks now might be a great time to buy DraftKings stock. The stock has seen a recent dip, but Cramer believes there's more to this company than me

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Underdogs on the Move: Football Teams Favored Despite Away Games

The NFL playoffs are heating up, and this year, two road teams are getting the edge. The Chargers and Vikings, both wild card teams, are favored to win against lower-seeded division winners. In the AFC, the Chargers, sitting at the 5th spot, are three points ahead of the 4th seed Texans. In the NFC,

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Surprising Downside of Byes in College Football Playoffs

In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers: A Game of Pride and Revenge

The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers are set to face off on Monday Night Football. Even though both teams have already seen their playoff dreams end, the Lions are eager to avenge last year's NFC Championship loss. Coach Dan Campbell isn't holding back, playing his top players to win. Kickoff i

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Bengals' Surprising Playoff Hopes

Saturday night was a rollercoaster for Bengals fans. Their team tied with the Broncos in the final seconds of regulation, and missed a field goal in overtime. But just when it seemed all hope was lost, Joe Burrow threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins. This fourth straight win brings the

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

Bengals' Late Touchdown Keeps Playoff Dreams Alive

The Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a thrilling overtime win against the Denver Broncos, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With a final score of 30-24, the Bengals improved to 8-8, while the Broncos dropped to 9-7. Despite a missed field goal by Cade York in overtime, the Bengals managed to score a c

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