Once again, Patrick Mahomes sits atop our NFL playoff QB power rankings. See the full list heading into the 2025 postseason.
After the harsh tackle, Mahomes was helped off the field as he was unable to stand on his feet. Later, the team tweeted that the 2018 NFL MVP was being evaluated for a concussion while backup Chad Henne replaced him for the game.
The Buffalo Bills are heading into the playoffs as one of the top Super Bowl contenders in the NFL. At 13-4, they ended up earning the No. 2 seed in the AFC. On Sunday afternoon, they will begin their postseason journey with a wild-card matchup against the Denver Broncos.
All three boast much gaudier statistics than Mahomes, who has made six Pro Bowls since becoming the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018. Burrow leads the NFL with 42 touchdown passes, while Allen and Jackson have both totaled at least 40 touchdowns between the air and ground.
If the Bengals get through that gauntlet, which would give them a seven-game winning streak, they could potentially face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens for the AFC Championship. Meaning Cincinnati’s playoff path would include the reigning MVP, the likely favorite for this year’s MVP and Patrick Mahomes.
Bayless is the latest of many people to argue Kansas City did not attempt to beat Denver so Cincinnati wouldn't make the playoffs.
Social media users weren't falling for an attempted troll as Denver crushed Kansas City's backups to lock up a playoff spot.
Joy Taylor released her official pick for Super Bowl 59 on Thursday. The Fox Sports 1 personality, who has had quite a week, made her pick for Super Bowl 59 during Thursday's "Speak" show. Taylor, who is the younger sister of former NFL star Jason Taylor,
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The Kansas City Chiefs are the top seed in the AFC playoffs as they seek an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.
The Ravens easily won their Week 16 rematch, but that was with Pickens sidelined as both teams navigated a three-game, 11-day gauntlet. Tomlin, of course, owns the Ravens. Pittsburgh holds a shocking 8-2 advantage against its bitter rival this decade.