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Chiefs and Lions Lead NFL Divisional Round Action

The NFL playoffs have reached the Divisional Round, showcasing some of the league's top teams as they battle for a chance to advance to their respective conference championship games. In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, boasting an impressive 15-1 record, are set to face the Houston Texans. This matchup is particularly significant for the Texans, who are aiming for their first-ever appearance in an AFC title game. The Chiefs, known for their potent offense and solid defense, enter this game as the favorites.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills, seeded second with a 13-4 record, will take on the Baltimore Ravens. This marks the Ravens' second consecutive appearance in the Divisional Round, adding to the excitement of the matchup. Notably, this is only the second instance since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 that the same four teams have reached the Divisional Round in back-to-back seasons.

In the NFC, the Detroit Lions, who finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, will host the Washington Commanders. The Commanders are coming off their first playoff victory in 19 years and are eager to reach the NFC title game for the first time since 1991. The Philadelphia Eagles, holding the second seed with a 14-3 record, will face the Los Angeles Rams, who advanced to this round after a decisive 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round.

The Divisional Round games are scheduled for the weekend, with the Texans vs. Chiefs matchup taking place on Saturday, followed by the Ravens vs. Bills on Sunday. In the NFC, the Commanders will face the Lions, and the Rams will take on the Eagles, ensuring an action-packed weekend of football. The playoff bracket has been updated following the Wild Card round, with the Los Angeles Chargers being eliminated.

Key players such as Lamar Jackson of the Ravens and Josh Allen of the Bills are expected to play pivotal roles in their respective games, adding to the anticipation of these matchups. The complete 2025 NFL playoffs schedule includes the Divisional Round, followed by the AFC and NFC title games, culminating in Super Bowl LIX at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

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