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Guide to NFL wild-card games: Predictions, key matchups, more

The NFL playoffs have arrived. We're previewing wild-card weekend with a rundown for each game from Dan Graziano, score predictions from our Nation reporters and Football Power Index projections from ESPN Stats & Information.

Plus: Key matchups to watch from Matt Bowen, what to know from a sports betting perspective by Rob Nelson of ESPN Stats & Information, officiating nuggets from Kevin Seifert and more.

SATURDAY'S GAMES

(6) Colts at (3) Texans: 4:35 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC/ESPN App

Point spread: HOU -1 | Matchup quality: 68.