Overview
- The weekend slate features Bills vs. Broncos, 49ers vs. Seahawks, Texans vs. Patriots, and Rams vs. Bears.
- Yahoo Sports’ panel is nearly unanimous on Seattle over San Francisco, with confidence tempered by Sam Darnold’s reported oblique issue and his 2025 turnover totals.
- Denver enters with the league‑leading 68 sacks and a top‑two defense against a Buffalo offense ranked top five in yards and scoring, with Josh Allen’s postseason production a central factor.
- Houston brings the NFL’s top‑ranked defense and a 10‑game win streak to a meeting with New England, where Drake Maye’s breakout season has powered the Patriots’ No. 2 seed.
- Chicago’s forecast in the low teens spotlights Matt Stafford’s cold‑weather record, as the Bears seek a fast start against a Rams team that led the league in scoring.