Ranking 2025 NFL wild-card losers by chances of returning to the playoffs next season, plus top needs for each
Wild Card Weekend is in the books, with six NFL teams advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs and another six going home for the 2025 offseason. CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso has already taken a big-picture look at which of this year's wild-card losers are in decent shape for the long haul.
NFL wild-card losing teams wish list: Vikings need more than just to turn page to J.J. McCarthy era
Here's one thing all six wild-card losers should address this offseason so they not only return to the playoffs, but win a game next time.
Updated 2025 NFL draft order after Wild Card Round
With the wild-card round officially in the books, here’s the latest draft order heading into the divisional round matchups.
Ranking NFL wild-card losers by best long-term outlook: Chargers, Packers have fewest concerns going forward
The Steelers, Broncos, Chargers, Buccaneers, Packers and Vikings had their seasons come to a close in the NFL wild-card round, and with those organizations beginning to make plans for the 2025 season,
What We Learned in NFL Wild-Card Round: Quarterback Narratives Can Change Quickly
Los Angeles is loaded with young skill players and pass rushers, and still has enough veteran leadership left over from the 2021 Super Bowl–winning squad. Throw in a proven quarterback in Stafford and a creative play-caller in Sean McVay, and the Rams have the ingredients to get to another Super Bowl.
Here's how the NFL playoff bracket looks after latest wild-card games
The Commanders, Eagles and Bills are moving on in the NFL playoffs. Here's who the teams will play and what to know about the playoff bracket.
NFL playoff bracket: Updated matchups for wild card round, playoff picture
The NFL's playoff picture will be set in stone by the end of the day on Sunday. Here's a look at how the NFL playoff bracket looks in Week 18.
NFL Playoff Power Rankings: Divisional Round
The NFL Wild Card round of the playoffs brought some exciting moments, including a big upset. With six teams now eliminated from playoff contention, there are eight teams all vying to advance to the Conference Championship.
NFL playoff team rankings: Ravens, Rams, Texans move up after wild-card round
To kick off the divisional round, Bucky Brooks ranks the eight teams still alive in the playoffs. Who can stop the Chiefs from a three-peat?
2024 NFL Wild Card round schedule: TV channel and live stream links
There is a lot to be excited about on the Wild Card NFL Playoff schedule, including the Green Bay Packers taking on the ...
Biggest questions facing NFL's Wild Card Weekend losers: What will Vikings do at QB? Will Steelers reset?
Wild Card Weekend is in the books, with six NFL teams advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs and another six ...
Dulles and Tampa airports trade barbs after Commanders' wild-card win
The Washington Commanders' 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to advance to the NFC divisional round against the Detroit ...
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Everything Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said after wild-card round win
Here’s everything DeMeco Ryans said after the Houston Texans’ wild-card round win over the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG ...
NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Todd Monken, Ravens outwit Steelers’ D
The Baltimore Ravens rode option football en route to a blowout, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik moved away ...
Wild-Card Rapid Reaction: Rams Overcome Devastating Week, Roll Over Vikings
Los Angeles overcame immense odds after their home playoff game was moved to Arizona because of the wildfires, and now will ...
NFL winners and losers from wild-card round: Sam Darnold costs himself millions with dreadful two-game finish
That fact was emphasized during the 2024 NFL wild-card round, as several individuals either elevated or diminished their ...