Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts | Saturday, Jan. 6 at 8:15 p.m. ET
This game features two of the AFC’s four nine-win teams still vying for playoff spots. And since three of those four teams reside in the AFC South, these clubs could have a division title to play for, too.
The Jaguars, who wrap their season in Tennessee the day after this tilt, hold the tiebreaker, so the division is theirs with a win. If Jacksonville loses, though, the winner of this contest could capture the division crown and the opportunity to host a first-round game that comes along with it.
As long as this game doesn’t end in a tie, though, the winner will secure at least a wild card spot. The Colts won their first matchup in this series, but that was all the way back in Week 2 (a 31-20 triumph), and plenty has changed since.
This could be an instant-classic with potentially major playoff ramifications on the line.
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins | Sunday, Jan. 7 at 8:20 p.m. ET
Flexed into this season’s final primetime Sunday slot, this game is for all the marbles. Well, if those marbles are the AFC East division crown, at least.
The drawback of a defeat, though, is enormous.
While the Dolphins have secured a playoff berth, a loss would have them sliding from the AFC’s No. 2 seed into the No. 6 slot. The Bills, meanwhile, could climb as high as No. 2, but a loss could spiral them out of the playoffs if the Steelers beat the Ravens (who’ve already secured the No. 1 seed) and the Colts-Texans game doesn’t end in a tie.
Gambling problem? Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369).
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visiting ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), visiting OPGR.org (OR), or calling/texting TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
Odds and lines subject to change. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions.
>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : Bleacher Report – https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10103184-nfl-playoff-standings-2024-latest-team-records-updated-postseason-odds
