Tampa quarterback Tom Brady has forged one of football’s greatest legacy with playoff heroics, but some of his worst postseason moments have come against opponents that are able to collapse the pocket and bring pressure. 2 in the league against the pass, conceding just 191.8 yards per game through the air while racking up 47 sacks-the sixth-best mark in the NFL-and 16 interceptions. The Washington defense does present an interesting matchup for the Bucs, as it ranked No. Regardless, the Football Team did just enough to capture the NFC East title and now gets to host a postseason contest with only seven wins under their belt on the year. Had the Eagles won that Sunday Night Football game, the New York Giants would have been crowned divisional champs instead of Washington. Washington was fortunate to benefit from a questionable decision by the Philadelphia Eagles to bench promising quarterback Jalen Hurts late in a Week 17 game they had a chance to win, putting in backup Nate Sudfeld who predictably choked down the stretch. The Bucs are favored on the road in their first NFL Playoffs appearance since 2007, going up on the board as 7.5-point chalk against a foe that claimed the NFC East title this year despite finishing with a sub-.500 record. The final Saturday game will see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Washington Football Team. It remains to be seen if Wolford will remain the starter in the Wild Card round-whether by head coach Sean McVay’s decision or because of Goff’s lingering injury-and that announcement could end up making a real impact on the spread once revealed. The 25-year-old is a threat to run, however, picking up 56 yards on six rushing attempts on Sunday and adds a dimension to this offense that Goff is not capable of. Wolford delivered in a critical spot, although he connected on just 22 of 38 passes for 231 yards and an interception. The club gave backup John Wolford, who was on the practice squad last season, his first career start in Week 17 after starter Jared Goff was sidelined with a thumb injury. The Rams defense projects to once again do well, but the offense is a major question mark, especially at their own quarterback position. Los Angeles limited superstar signal-caller Russell Wilson to 473 yards on 42-of-69 passing attempts while forcing three turnovers and conceding just one passing touchdown. 6 Rams defended the high-octane Seattle offense over those previous two showdowns. 3 Seahawks are only four-point favorites at home in this contest, a testament to how well the No. The Seattle Seahawks will be facing a bitter rival in the Los Angeles Rams for the third and final time this year, a contest that will serve as the rubber match after each side tallied one win apiece during the regular season. The NFC portion of the 2021 NFL Playoff bracket-more specifically, the NFC West portion-will take center stage immediately following the Bills-Colts battle. 7 seed and opening as a 6.5-point underdog, the Colts boast an opportunistic defense that could make this postseason opener an exhilarating affair that comes right down to the wire. Despite their status as the conference’s No. The Colts narrowly missed out on an AFC South title this year after the Titans staved off a valiant upset attempt in Week 17, but Indy still projects to be a dangerous opponent.
2 seed in the AFC and coming off their first AFC East title in 25 years, are seeking their first postseason victory in the same span after losing out of the gate in each of their last five trips, including a pair of Wild Card round defeats in 20. The 2021 NFL Playoffs begin on Saturday afternoon when the Buffalo Bills take on the Indianapolis Colts.