Simply put, I’m nervous for Sam Darnold in his first ever postseason action, especially coming off a dispiriting outing against the Lions in the Vikings’ season finale. And though defensive coordinator Brian Flores can concoct a great game plan, there’s nothing Stafford hasn’t seen.

NFL playoffs are here, and the stakes have never been higher. From Kansas City's historic three-peat bid to underdog upsets, here are the narratives shaping the road to Super Bowl LIX.

The NFL’s wild-card weekend features divisional rivals facing off, two NFC rematches from Week 1 and the Harbaugh brothers coaching on the same day.

Ben Roethlisberger picks the Ravens to beat the Steelers. Prognosticators see the Ravens defeating the Lions in the Super Bowl. Pro Football Focus names Jackson Offensive Player of the Year.

With the NFL regular season wrapping up, 14 teams have punched their ticket to the playoffs and have their sights set on a run. Twelve of them will have to win four games to achieve their ultimate goal,

The NFL playoffs are set after the regular season ended in Week 18. With that in mind, here are 10 takeaways heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

Washington’s Jayden Daniels is just the fourth rookie quarterback since 1970 selected to the initial Pro Bowl roster. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse are the other rookies among 24 players chosen for the first time.

A huge NFC showdown in Detroit, Lamar Jackson's final MVP audition and a three-way wildcard battle highlight the final weekend of NFL regular-season games.

Ahead of each team’s final regular season game, ESPN’s Ben Solak previewed the NFL playoffs. He discussed his most dangerous wild card teams, his Super Bowl 59 predictions, and much more.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold ... Currently, the race for the MVP is between Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The Comeback Player ...

Though as the AFC’s top seed, the reigning two-time Super Bowl champs get to rest during Wild-Card weekend. The 12 teams playing have more immediate priorities than the Chiefs, but the end goal remains: lift the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans.