The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs always has surprise winners. In January 2024, the Texans rolled the Browns as 2.5-point underdogs. The Packers edged the Cowboys despite Dallas being expected to win by more than a touchdown. And the Buccaneers shocked the Eagles, even though Philadelphia was favored on the road. It happens every season.
Could we see more upsets this weekend? Let's map out paths to victory for the six underdogs -- including two division winners playing at home.
For each matchup, we pointed to two game-planning keys that could tip the scales and put Super Bowl contenders on early upset watch.