The National Football League (NFL), a top-seeded professional American football league, is almost around the corner. The 2024-25 NFL games have been a roller coaster of thrilling and unwavering moments, spotlighting many new talents. The 2025 NFL Divisional Round Games will be no short of thrill and fun. The season started with a collective gang of 32 teams, which now at last shrunk to eight. The NFL Divisional Round will feature only four games, ultimately driving us much craze. Since the Super Bowl LIX is almost around the corner, these teams vie to put forth a solid battle for this showdown. So, let’s grab the seats and wait for this exciting show that awaits to fill this weekend with more unexpected twists and turns.
The 2025 NFL Divisional Round showcases eight teams: the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Rams, and Buffalo Bills. Each team displayed exceptional skill in the earlier rounds to advance to this stage, an awe-inspiring achievement. The American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) each send four teams to the Divisional Round. From the AFC, the Buffalo Bills represent the East, the Kansas City Chiefs the West, the Baltimore Ravens the North, and the Houston Texans the South. In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams come from the West, the Detroit Lions from the North, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders hail from the East, making it the only division with two representatives in this round. With these talents, the 2025 NFL Divisional Round Games will be an intensifying showdown this weekend. Let’s get deeper and discuss the predictions for this NFL Divisional Round. Also, get to know the details of your favourite sport from our website.
Match Details for the 2024-25 NFL Divisional Round
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans
The Houston Texans and Kansas City will square off in the 2024-25 NFL Divisional Round Games. The Kansas City Chiefs are reaching the Divisional Rounds for the tenth time in a row, while the Houston Texans, on the contrary, have been to this round five times. So, there lies a vast experience gap between these two teams. Let’s wait and watch whether this gap impacts their victory in this round.
Match Details:
- Date: January 18, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 04:30 PM EST | 09:30 PM GMT | 3:00 AM IST (Next Day)
- Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
- TV: ABC/ESPN
Predictions:
The Kansas City Chiefs enter this clash after securing a massive record in the AFC West of the American Football Conference. They hold one of the best home records and have never lost any of the matchups at home. The away show of the team is also good, where they have lost two and have won the remaining seven matches. Patrick Mahomes remains a favorite player of the Chiefs from the start of this season and holds 3,928 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions throughout this year. In addition, players like Kareem Hunt and Xavier Worthy add strength to the Chiefs’ offensive side. The defensive side is strengthened by strong contenders like Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Justin Reid, and Chamarri Conner. The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to demonstrate a massive action in this game.
On the other hand, the Houston Texans have ended the season with a (10-7) win-loss record, where both the home and away forms look balanced. They have been underdogs for the six games throughout the season. The Houston team holds many talents, namely C.J. Stroud, who possesses 219.2 yards per game this year. Joe Mixon and Nico Collins are a few other favorites for the offensive end of the Houston side. Their defensive end is also good with players like Nick Boltan and Drue Tranquill. But Houston’s defense will not likely provide the stuff to stop the Kansas City’s from scoring in this clash. Hence, the Kansas City Chiefs are highly expected to score and win this battle and end up in the Conference Championships.
Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders will battle against the Detroit Lions for the 2024-25 NFL Divisional Rounds. The Detroit Lions have been to the Divisional Rounds six times in total, where they appeared recently in 2023. The Washington Commanders, on the other hand, have made 16 attempts to the Divisional Round and have won seven of those clashes. Hence, this will be a great matchup between the two hot teams.
Match Details:
- Date: January 18, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 08:00 PM EST | 01:00 AM GMT (Next Day) | 06:30 AM IST (Next Day)
- Venue: Ford Field, Downtown Detroit
- TV: FOX
Predictions:
The Detroit Lions are entering this Divisional Round from the NFC North, ending the season with a dominant record. Out of the 17 matchups played throughout the season, the team has 15 games and has lost only two. Surprisingly, the Lions look much more dominant in the away matches, as evidenced by their 8-0 away records for this season. Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and David Montgomery add weightage to the offensive side. On the other hand, the Detroit Lions’ defense is enriched by players like Brian Branch, Jack Campbell, and Kerby Joseph. Hence, the Detroit teams’ form looks much more engaging, and they will likely provide one of the best shows for the day. Also, Detroit has maintained a prior 4-1 record over the Commanders in the last five matches, adding more positivity for the Lions to advance with many advantages.
The Washington Commanders, on the contrary, head into the Divisional Round from the NFC East, where they have made a 12-5 record throughout the season. The Commanders hold a 7-2 home record and a 5-3 away record for this season. The key players of the Commanders team include Terry McLaurin, Brian Robinson Jr., Zach Ertz, Frankie Luvu, Bobby Wagner, and Jeremy Chinn. So, a sportive clash can be expected from the Washington Commanders in this matchup. Even though the Commanders have made it to the Divisional Round many times, the Detroit Lions look to have many skilled talents and have showcased great game tactics recently. Hence, the Detroit Lions are highly anticipated to win this battle over the Washington Commanders.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
The 2024-25 NFL Divisional Round Matchups will feature a battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams. The Eagles have been more dominant than the Rams team throughout this season. Also, this task is scheduled to take place in the home field of the Philadelphia Eagles, adding more advantages for the Eagles. Let’s see whether the Eagles use these advantages or the Los Angeles Rams pull up their fortunes.
Match Details:
- Date: January 20, 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 03:00 PM EST | 08:00 PM GMT | 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- TV: NBC
Predictions:
The Los Angeles Rams enter this Round with (10-7) record, where they have won five games each in home and away form. The Rams have ended their recent game with a dominant 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card Round. The Rams made a dull start for the game, but their consistency throughout the night gave them a great victory. Their offensive strength has created volumes for their recent victory, where Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, and Kyren Williams remain a big name on the offensive end. The team’s defensive side was also great, which is owed to the victory. A similar action can put Los Angeles at great heights for this battle, but they need more attention for this game against dominant opponents like the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles, on the contrary, head this clash with a 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. The Eagles have completed the season with a 14-3 record, in which the home record is 8-1, and the away form is 6-2. Saquon Barkley created a massive name for him for this season with dominant records by his side. The Philadelphia Eagles hold one of the dominant defensive actions throughout the season, which can limit Los Angeles from scoring high in this battle. Therefore, the Philadelphia Eagles look much more dominant than the Rams, and the Eagles are highly anticipated to take the victory home.
Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are set to face off in the 2024-25 NFL Divisional Round. Both teams are no strangers to this stage of the playoffs, with the Buffalo Bills making it to this round 15 times in their history, and the Baltimore Ravens reaching it 12 times. Their extensive experience in the Divisional Round sets the stage for an electrifying matchup as they battle for victory. This promises to be a thrilling contest that will keep fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Match Details:
- Date: January 20, 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 06:30 PM EST | 11:30 PM GMT | 05:00 AM IST (Next Day)
- Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York, United States
- TV: CBS
Predictions:
The Buffalo Bills come into this divisional round with a solid 13-4 record for the season. Their home performance has been especially dominant, boasting an undefeated 8-0 record, which is highly impressive. However, their away form has been more inconsistent, sitting at 5-4. Known for having one of the best defences in the league, the Bills have often secured victories through their formidable defensive play. Therefore, we can expect them to showcase their defensive strength against the Ravens in this matchup. On the other hand, the Baltimore Ravens enter this clash with a 12-5 record. Their performance at both home and away games has been quite balanced. Quarterback Lamar Jackson continues to be a pivotal force for the Ravens. Both teams are expected to give their all, but the Bills might have the upper hand in this encounter due to their impressive home record and stellar defense.
