Santa Clara, California – The regular NFL season for 2023-24 has come to a close and the playoff berths have been determined. Both the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans secured division titles in the AFC, while the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers emerged as division winners in the NFC.
In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC East title and the No. 2 seed with a 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the final game of the season. This win secured their spot in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Houston Texans claimed the AFC South title for the first time since 2019 by defeating the Indianapolis Colts, while the Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Tennessee Titans.
In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys emerged as champions of the NFC East after defeating the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their third consecutive NFC South title with a triumph over the Carolina Panthers.
With the conclusion of the regular season, the NFL playoffs are now set to kick off. Some teams will face challenging weather conditions that could significantly impact their performance. For example, the Miami Dolphins will have to battle the cold weather as they head to Kansas City for an AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Chiefs. The Cleveland Browns will also face tough conditions in Houston as they take on the Texans.
In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens finished first in the AFC North, followed by the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East, and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. The Houston Texans clinched the top spot in the AFC South, while the Cleveland Browns secured second place in the AFC North. The Miami Dolphins finished second in the AFC East, and the Pittsburg Steelers came in third in the AFC North.
In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers finished first in the NFC West, followed by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East, and the Detroit Lions in the NFC North. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured the top spot in the NFC South. The Philadelphia Eagles finished second in the NFC East, and the Los Angeles Rams came in second in the NFC West. Lastly, the Green Bay Packers secured second place in the NFC North.
Looking ahead to the AFC Championship, predictions vary. Teddy Robinson from DraftKings predicts that the Baltimore Ravens will triumph over the Cleveland Browns, while Vinnie Iyer from Sporting News believes the Kansas City Chiefs will emerge victorious. Pro Football Network, on the other hand, predicts a win for the Buffalo Bills.
In the NFC Championship, the San Francisco 49ers are the favorites according to predictions. Both Teddy Robinson from DraftKings and Vinnie Iyer from Sporting News believe that the 49ers will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Pro Football Network, however, predicts that the Dallas Cowboys will come out on top.
Moving on to the Super Bowl LVIII predictions, Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated predicts a victory for the San Francisco 49ers over the Baltimore Ravens, while Steve Serby from the New York Post foresees a close game with the 49ers narrowly defeating the Ravens. Steven Ruiz from The Ringer is confident in the Baltimore Ravens, citing their balance on both sides of the ball as the key to their success.
In terms of odds, the San Francisco 49ers are favored to win Super Bowl LVIII according to BetMGM. NBC Sports also places the 49ers and the Ravens at the top of their list, with the Bills and Cowboys close behind.
It’s an exciting time for football fans as the NFL playoffs get underway, with teams vying for a chance to make it to the Super Bowl and claim the championship title. The journey to the ultimate victory is bound to be full of thrilling moments and intense competition.