The NFL’s current playoff format only awards one bye week in each conference, but Saturday night in Baltimore was about as close as a team will get to a second.

In a matchup between hated rivals, the Ravens melted the Steelers in dominating fashion, 28-14. The final score indicates a game that was closer than it was in reality, as Baltimore had this one wrapped up by the end of the first quarter.

They were up 21-0 at the half, possessed the ball for over 20 of the opening 30 minutes, ran 23 more plays and were out-gaining Pittsburgh, 308-59. Like in all blowout games, the Steelers managed to make it a little more respectable in the second half, staging what amounted to be a fake comeback.

Even on cruise control, the Ravens were never in danger of dropping the wild card game on a night that belongs to Lamar Jackson.

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Chants of ‘MVP’ rained down from the crowd with a performance that was worthy of the honor. Jackson totaled 14 carries for 82 yards, with 11 for 64 in the first half. Derrick Henry also ran wild, posting 26 carries for 186 yards, two touchdowns and one angry run highlight.

The No. 3 seed has now won five in a row and marches into the divisional round as one of the league’s hottest teams. They’ll now turn their attention to Sunday’s action in Buffalo.

If the Bills win, Baltimore is off to western New York for a battle against Josh Allen. If Bo Nix and the Broncos pull off the upset, the Ravens will host the Texans with a spot in the AFC Championship Game on the line.

Here’s how the action unfolded from Baltimore in what was a beatdown from start to finish.

Steelers turnover on downs

The Ravens are playing like this game was over hours ago, leaving the door cracked open for the Steelers to walk through. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, they are like a dog trying to bring a big stick through a narrow door frame. Despite the opportunities, Pittsburgh can’t capitalize as they turn it over on downs in what was likely their last chance. Russell Wilson’s prayer is left unanswered as the pass to Calvin Austin III falls incomplete in the end zone.

End of third quarter: Ravens remain in control, Steelers staging comeback

The gap has closed, but not enough. Baltimore is up by 14 heading to the final quarter and will be on the receiving end of a Pittsburgh punt to start it off.

Why was the Ravens-Steelers game delayed?

The game was delayed for a few minutes thanks a drone that was flying near the stadium, according to the broadcast. It was not because Justin Fields entered the game.

Ravens-Steelers score: George Pickens TD keeps Pittsburgh in it

You can take George Pickens off the milk carton. He’s been spotted in the Baltimore end zone.

The receiver hauled in a 36-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson, cutting the deficit to 14, once again. Ravens 28, Steelers 14

Ravens-Steelers score: Derrick Henry TD extends the lead

For a moment, it seemed like the Steelers were going to find a way back into this one. Then everyone was dealt a dose of reality as Derrick Henry scampered for the 44-yard rushing score. Baltimore is back up three scores with just under six minutes to go in the third quarter. Ravens 28, Steelers 7

Ravens-Steelers score: Steelers finally answer on Russell Wilson TD pass

The Steelers are showing some mettle.

Pittsburgh came out of the break seemingly a bit refocused, deciding to sling the ball around a little bit more. Following a couple of big passes to Calvin Austin and Mike Williams, Russell Wilson found Van Jefferson in the end zone for a touchdown. That gives them their first score of the game, showing some signs of offensive life. Ravens 21, Steelers 7

Ravens-Steelers score: Lamar Jackson finds Justice Hill for TD

WBAL: All Ravens, all the time.

The Ravens made a mockery of the Steelers defense in the first half of their wild card matchup with their AFC North rival. Whether it was by run or pass, Baltimore dominated the matchup for 30 minutes, capping off a masterpiece of a half with a Lamar Jackson to Justice Hill touchdown pass.

That put the Ravens up 21-0 with two seconds left before the break.

Kirk Herbstreit sounds off on Steelers’ effort

The Steelers claim to be a proud franchise. In the eyes of Kirk Herbstreit, they’re just going through the motions in this first half.

It’s hard to argue with that assessment, as the Ravens have done whatever they want, whenever they want. Barring some fight in the second half, there will be plenty of questions surrounding a team that lost four in a row coming into the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson rushing stats: Ravens QB running all over Steelers

Jackson is making sure that no one can mention his struggles against the Steelers again in this first half. The quarterback is having his way in the running game, carrying the ball 11 times for 64 yards with just over four minutes to go in the second quarter.

He’s only managed to go over the century mark once this season, but stands a good chance at getting there tonight, if they don’t pull him first in what’s trending towards a blowout win.

Lamar Jackson teeth: Ravens QB wearing real diamond grills

Look good, feel good, play good. Jackson must be a firm believer in that, as he’s dominating the Steelers in the first half and giving fans plenty of chances to check out the diamonds in his mouth.

As he told Amazon Prime’s Ryan Fitzpatrick earlier this season, they are real. They are also removeable, but the tooth fairy would certainly like to get a hand on them.

Ravens-Steelers score: Derrick Henry hits pay dirt with TD

The Ravens are sending offensive football back to the future.

It was a 13-play, 85-yard scoring drive for the Ravens. What’s notable about it: Not a single pass was thrown on the drive. Instead, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry dominated the Steelers on the ground, with 13 rushes – the final one was good for six. Ravens 14, Steelers 0

End of the first quarter: Ravens up a touchdown and looking for more

A fast-paced opening quarter comes to a close with Baltimore driving again, looking to add to their 7-0 lead. They’ve dominated time of possession, having the ball for 9:47 and out-gaining the Steelers, 128-27. This is a good old-fashioned whooping so far in the Charm City.

Steelers can’t respond after Ravens TD

If you blinked after the Ravens’ touchdown, you missed the Steelers’ second drive. A quick three-and-out gives the ball right back to Baltimore as they look to break this one open early.

What do Ravens fans chant after a touchdown?

The Ravens fans in attendance have joined the Jets and Eagles in flexing their ability to spell. After the touchdown, a loud R-A-V-E-N-S chant echoes through the Baltimore night. It’s probably not enough to be spelling bee champions, but that does the trick for the fans in a celebratory mood.

Ravens-Steelers score: Rashod Bateman TD caps impressive opening drive

So far, this isn’t a fair fight.

The Ravens used 13 plays to march 95 yards and took 7:13 off the clock as Rashod Bateman finished it off with a 15-yard touchdown reception. There was plenty of talk about Lamar Jackson’s struggles against the Steelers this week, but the quarterback toyed with Pittsburgh’s defense, running on five consecutive plays for a total of 22 yards.

Derrick Henry’s vicious stiff-arm has set the tone in what was a dominant opening drive from the home side. Ravens 7, Steelers 0

Steelers offense can’t get anything going on opening drive

We are underway from Baltimore and the Pittsburgh offense continues to be a mess.

They picked up a first down, but shuffled in Justin Fields for a play, had a drop from Pat Freiermuth and a short scramble from Russell Wilson packed into the six-play drive.

The Ravens nearly found disaster on the punt, however, with Steven Sims having the ball bang off his helmet. He picked it up, but Baltimore starts deep in their own territory on this chilly Saturday night.

Ravens vs. Steelers start time

Start time: 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT)

The Ravens and Steelers are set for kickoff on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET. The Steelers travel to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore to take on their division rival.

Ravens inactives vs. Steelers

Zay Flowers headlines the list since he’s sitting this one out with a knee injury. Other than that, no real surprises from Baltimore:

WR Zay Flowers
S Beau Brade
RB Rasheen Ali
S Marcus Williams
LB Adisa Isaac
C Nick Samac
WR Keith Kirkwood

Steelers inactives vs. Ravens

The Steelers will be without their starting right guard in tonight’s contest, Mason McCormick, after he broke his hand in the Week 18 season finale. Spencer Anderson is likely to get the start in his place. Here is the list of inactives on Pittsburgh’s side: 

QB Kyle Allen (emergency QB)
WR Scotty Miller
WR Jamal Agnew
CB Cory Trice Jr.
OL Mason McCormick
LB Preston Smith
DE Dean Lowry

Ravens vs. Steelers odds, moneyline, over/under

The Ravens are favorites to defeat the Steelers, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.

Spread: Ravens (-9.5)
Moneyline: Ravens (-600); Steelers (+425)
Over/under: 43.5

Ravens vs. Steelers live stream

Live stream: Amazon Prime Video.

For cord cutters looking for a live stream for the matchup, you can turn to Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive streaming home of the Ravens-Steelers matchup.

ESPN+, the proprietary streaming service of ESPN, will also carry the game.

Do I need an Amazon account to watch Steelers-Ravens?

Yes, Amazon Prime Video has the streaming rights to the game and is the primary option to watch. Exceptions include the local Baltimore and Pittsburgh areas.

What channel is Ravens vs. Steelers on?

Live stream: Amazon Prime
TV channel (local markets): ABC 2 (Baltimore market) | WPXI, channel 11 (Pittsburgh market)

For a national audience, the Ravens-Steelers matchup will air on Amazon Prime.

For viewers in the Baltimore market, the game will air on ABC 2. For those in the Steelers TV market, WPXI will carry the matchup.

What NFL playoff games are this weekend?

Six NFL playoff games will be played as part of the league’s wild-card weekend. They are as follows, by conference:

AFC wild-card games

2. Buffalo Bills (13-4) vs. 7. Denver Broncos (10-7)
3. Baltimore Ravens (12-5) vs. 6. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
4. Houston Texans (10-7) vs. 5. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)

NFC wild-card games

2. Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) vs. 7. Green Bay Packers (11-6)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) vs. 6. Washington Commanders (12-5)
4. Los Angeles Rams (10-7) vs. 5. Minnesota Vikings (14-3)

Ravens vs. Steelers predictions, picks

Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff feels the Ravens-Steelers wild-card matchup will go:

Lorenzo Reyes: Ravens 26, Steelers 21
Tyler Dragon: Ravens 27, Steelers 19
Jordan Mendoza: Ravens 30, Steelers 19

Mike Tomlin playoff record

Tomlin has coached in a total of 18 NFL playoff games, including two Super Bowl appearances (and one win).

Here’s his full playoff record since taking over as Pittsburgh’s head coach in 2007, broken down by year and cumulatively:

2007: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2008: 3-0; Super Bowl 43 champions
2010: 2-1; lost in Super Bowl 45
2011: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2014: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2015: 1-1; lost in divisional round
2016: 2-1; lost in AFC championship game
2017: 0-1; lost in divisional round
2020: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2021: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2023: 0-1; lost in wild card round
Overall: 8-10

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Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins? 

The Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six. 

Pittsburgh and Dallas have the unique distinction of playing each other more than any other team combination in Super Bowl history with three matchups. 

NFL franchises with the most Super Bowl wins: 

New England Patriots — 6 
Pittsburgh Steelers — 6 
Dallas Cowboys — 5 
San Francisco 49ers — 5 
Green Bay Packers — 4 
Kansas City Chiefs — 4 
New York Giants — 4 

➤ Super Bowl winners: All-time scores, results for NFL title game 

Ravens vs. Steelers best bets

Looking to make this wild card playoff game interesting? Here are some of the best bets for the matchup: 

Russell Wilson UNDER 14.5 rushing yards (-110)
George Pickens OVER 55.5 receiving yards (-110)
Isaiah Likely anytime TD (+275)

Lamar Jackson stats vs. Steelers

Jackson has generally struggled against the Steelers during his NFL career. He has thrown nine interceptions against Pittsburgh – his most against any team – and has a passer rating of just 73.1 against the Steelers, his lowest against any team.

Pittsburgh has also never allowed Jackson to run for a touchdown in his eight games (six starts) against them.

Below is a full look at Jackson’s stats against his arch-rival. 

Completion rate: 109-188 (57.98%) 
Passing yards: 1,284
Passing TDs: 8
INTs: 9
Yards per attempt: 6.83
Passer rating: 71.3
Carries: 66
Rushing yards: 330
Rushing TDs: 0 
Yards per carry: 5.0

Ravens vs. Steelers weather updates 

It’s going to be a windy evening in Baltimore. According to the AccuWeather forecast, it will be near 30 degrees at kickoff with a feels-like temperature of 17 degrees. There’s a 0% chance of precipitation, but more importantly, the wind will be a factor with gusts maxing out at 27 MPH throughout the game. 

Who are the Ravens vs. Steelers announcers for Amazon Prime Video? 

Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) will be in the broadcast booth for Prime Video, with Kaylee Hartung (sideline) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) providing additional coverage.  

The Prime Video pregame, halftime and postgame shows feature Charissa Thompson as host, as well as former NFL players Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman and Andrew Whitworth as analysts.  

Taylor Rooks is the feature reporter for Prime Video’s coverage. Albert Breer provides reports and analysis. 

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CHICAGO — The women’s World Cup is coming back to the United States.

If U.S. Soccer has its way, that is.

Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone said Saturday that U.S. Soccer is committed to bringing the 2031 World Cup to the United States and Mexico, and is just waiting for FIFA to open the bidding process.

‘As soon as they do, we’ll put our bid in,’ Cone said during an appearance at the United Soccer Coaches Convention.

‘And we’re going to win it.’

FIFA has not said when the bidding process will begin or when the 2031 tournament would be awarded. While the site of the men’s tournament is typically announced at least seven years in advance, FIFA did not select Brazil to host the 2027 women’s World Cup until last May. Australia and New Zealand, which co-hosted the tournament in 2023, was not announced until 2020.

But FIFA reportedly wants to expand the World Cup in 2031 so it’s the same size as the men’s tournament, 48 teams, which could mean it will give the host more time to get ready.

Having the first 48-team women’s tournament in the United States and Mexico would be fitting, U.S. Soccer CEO J.T. Batson said, because the two countries and Canada are hosting the first expanded men’s tournament next summer. The same venues that are being used for 2026 would be used for 2031, Cone and Batson said.

The men’s tournament is being staged in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and all U.S. games will be played in NFL stadiums. The final will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

‘America knows how to throw a sports party, and the women’s World Cup deserves the same party as the men’s World Cup,’ Batson said. ‘We think that, from a growth of the game broadly, from a commercial revenue standpoint, which is so important to enabling countries all across the world to invest in their women’s soccer programs, we think we’re uniquely positioned to throw a great event but also generate the resources that can invest in women’s soccer around the world.’

The U.S. interest in the 2031 World Cup isn’t a surprise. The United States and Mexico were among the initial bidders for the 2027 tournament, but announced last April that they were withdrawing the bid and would instead focus on 2031.

Cone said Saturday that U.S. Soccer wouldn’t have been able to promote the 2027 tournament the way it should be until after the men’s World Cup in 2026, and she didn’t want the women’s event to be overshadowed. Cone also said there was a concern some fans wouldn’t be able to afford to attend World Cups in back-to-back years.

‘It was hard for us to shift from 2027 to 2031, but we all felt it was the best thing for the sport,’ Cone said. ‘I wanted that build-up so we can put the same focus and energy into the women’s World Cup that we are into the men’s World Cup.’

If the United States and Mexico are chosen as 2031 hosts, it would be the third time in this country for the women’s World Cup. The United States hosted the 1999 World Cup, which gave the first glimpse of the economic power of women’s sports. Most games were played in sold-out NFL stadiums, and the 90,000-plus fans who packed the Rose Bowl to see the USWNT beat China in the final set an attendance record for a women’s game that stood for more than 20 years. Cone was a player on that ’99 squad.

The United States also hosted the 2003 World Cup after FIFA moved it from China because of concerns about SARS.

‘We think we helped set the standard for women’s soccer,’ Batson said, ‘and we can help raise that to new heights.’

The No. 4 seed Houston Texans are back in the AFC divisional round for a second consecutive season following a 32-12 home win over the No. 5 seed Los Angeles Chargers.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 22 of 33 passes for 282 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Stroud found receiver Nico Collins on a series of plays during a drive late in the second quarter that helped give Houston a lead it would never give up throughout the game.

The Chargers were unable to capitalize on its early six-point lead in the first quarter, giving up 23 unanswered points and the lead to Houston. The Texans would go on to score double-digit points in each of the last three quarters.

Quarterback Justin Herbert threw four interceptions, including two that the Texans managed to convert into 10 points. Herbert’s four interceptions are more than he had throughout the entire regular season.

It’s was the first time the two teams had met in the playoffs.

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Texans vs. Chargers highlights

Final: Texans 32, Chargers 12

Running back Joe Mixon rushed 17 yards down the left side of the field to score for the Texans. Ka’imi Fairbairn’s extra-point attempt was good.

Chargers take one leap forward and two steps back

After Justin Herbert was sacked on consecutive plays for a total loss of 18 yards, the quarterback found Ladd McConkey down the middle of the field for an 86-yard touchdown on third-and-26 with 10:38 left in the fourth quarter.

Cameron Dicker’s extra point attempt was blocked and recovered by the Texans, who returned it for a defensive two-point conversion. The Texans lead the Chargers 25-12.

Score update: Texans 23, Chargers 6

The Texans settle for a 30-yard field goal from Ka’imi Fairbairn to increase the lead.

Another Justin Herbert interception

Defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. intercepts quarterback Justin Herbert for a third interception and returns it 54 yards. The Texans will start with the ball on the Chargers 13-yard line. The Houston Texans have all the momentum.

End of 3rd: Texans 20, Chargers 6

Quarterback Justin Herbert had his pass intended for Ladd McConkey intercepted by Texans defensive back Eric Murray and returned for a 38-yard touchdown. Ka’imi Fairbairn’s extra-point attempt was good.

Ka’imi Fairbairn adds to Texans’ lead

Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn made a 37-yard field goal to improve the Texans’ lead over the Chargers 13-6 with 4:48 left in the third quarter. Houston has scored 13 unanswered points.

C.J. Stroud avoids second interception

The Texans maintained possession after safety Derwin James’ interception of C.J. Stroud’s pass attempt in the endzone was overturned by officials following a review.

Chargers unable to convert on fourth down

The Chargers decided to go for it on fourth-and-2 but quarterback Justin Herbert’s pass receiver Quentin Johnston was ruled incomplete. The Texans will take over with the ball on the Houston 35-yard line.

Joe Mixon fumbles the ball away

Safety Tony Jefferson forced running back Joe Mixon to fumble the ball on the Texans’ opening drive of the second half. Jefferson also managed to recover the ball.

End of 2nd: Texans 10, Chargers 6

The Texans finished the first half scoring 10 unanswered points. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 14 of his 23 pass attempts for 180 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

The Chargers managed to limit the running back Joe Mixon to just 15 rushing yards on six carries.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed eight of his 20 passes for 97 yards and an interception. Running back J.K. Dobbins had just eight carries for 26 yards.

Texans take the lead late in the second quarter

Quarterback C.J. Stroud goes back to receiver Nico Collins for the 13-yard touchdown with 58 seconds left in the first half. Ka’imi Fairbairn’s extra-point attempt was good. It was a 13-play drive for 99 yards. The Texans lead the Chargers 7-6.

Nico Collins makes another big catch

Texans receiver Nico Collins was on the other end of a pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud for 34 yards to extend the drive and put Houston in the red zone with a chance to score with 1:05 left in the second quarter.

C.J. Stroud turns a busted play into a first down

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud mishandles the snap on third-and-16 from the Houston 17-yard line before managing to run back and collect the football. Stroud showed a strong level of poise as he continued to look downfield before finding receiver Xavier Hutchinson for the 34-yard completion. The Chargers lead the Texans 6-0 at the two-minute warning.

Texans unable to capitalize

The Houston Texans were unable to take advantage of the turnover as the Chargers’ defense held strong.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed a 13-yard pass on the first play of the drive to receiver Nico Collins but the Texans were unable to put anything else together on the four-play drive for 15 yards. Chargers defensive end Khalil Mack sacked Stroud for an eight-yard loss on second-and-10.

Justin Herbert throws an interception

Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter came up with an interception on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s pass attempt to receiver Quentin Johnston.

Denzel Perryman injury update

Linebacker Denzel Perryman was listed as questionable to return with an elbow injury, according to the Chargers’ official X account. Perryman left the game with a left elbow injury after making a tackle during the first quarter.

End of 1: Chargers 6, Texans 0

Quarterback Justin completed five of nine pass attempts for 51 yards in the first quarter. Cameron Dicker was responsible for all six of the Chargers’ points in the opening quarter. C.J. Stroud completed four of his first six passes for 43 yards. Joe Mixon and the Texans’ rushing attack was limited to three yards on two carries.

Joey Bosa continues to apply pressure

Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa sacks Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 5-yard loss on second-and-10.

C.J. Stroud feeling the pressure

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud ran out of the pocket to avoid the pressure from Chargers standout Joey Bosa on 3rd & 7 but nearly threw an interception in the process. Texans punted the ball and were also called for a 15-yard penalty after Kris Boyd was called for fair catch interference.

The Chargers lead the Texans 6-0 with 4:58 left in the opening period.

Chargers increase first-quarter lead

The Chargers convert the turnover into points with a 39-yard field goal from kicker Cameron Dicker.

The Chargers take another 2:53 off the clock with a six-play drive for 12 yards.

Chargers recover Texans’ fumble

Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed a pass to receiver John Metchie on Houston’s first offensive play before Chargers safety Alohi Gilman forced Metchie to fumble the ball. Chargers defensive back Derwin James recovered the ball. Chargers have taken over with the ball.

Chargers settle for an early field goal

The Chargers managed to reach the red zone but settled for a successful 35-yard field goal from Cameron Dicker to take the 3-0 lead with 9:37 left in the first quarter.

The Chargers took 5:23 off the clock on the opening drive with 10 plays for 57 yards.

Chargers start with the ball

The Houston Texans won the coin toss and decided to defer for the second half. Quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers will begin on offense.

What time is the Houston Texans vs. L.A. Chargers wild-card game?

Start time: 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT)
Location: NRG Stadium (Houston)

The Houston Texans will take on the Los Angeles Chargers as the NFL playoffs open with an AFC wild-card game at Houston’s NRG Stadium. The game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Houston Texans vs. L.A. Chargers TV channel

TV channel: CBS

CBS will broadcast the NFL wild-card game between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers with Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst) and Evan Washburn (sideline reporter) calling the action.

Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers live stream

Live stream: Paramount+ or Fubo

The NFL wild-card playoff game between the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers can be streamed on Paramount+ or you can turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial subscription. Fubo carries CBS, as well as NBC, FOX, ABC, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you can catch NFL action through much of the playoffs.

Watch Texans vs. Chargers and more playoff action on Fubo

Texans vs. Chargers predictions, picks

USA Today: Unanimous to go Chargers against the spread

Jarrett Bell: Chargers
Chris Bumbaca: Chargers
Nate Davis: Chargers
Tyler Dragon: Chargers
Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Chargers
Lorenzo Reyes: Chargers

The Arizona Republic: Chargers 27, Texans 17

Jeremy Cluff writes, ‘The Chargers have won three in a row and gave up an NFL-best 301 points this season. They will be able to outscore the Texans on the road, who interestingly scored 372 points this season, while also giving up 372 points.’

CBS Sports: Chargers 27, Texans 20

Pete Prisco writes: ‘The Chargers come into this game with an offense led by Justin Herbert, who has yet to win a playoff game. This is a big game for him. The Texans haven’t played as well as expected, especially C.J. Stroud. This makes this a big game for him, too. But the Chargers have the top-ranked scoring defense in the league, which will make this a challenge. I think their pass rush will be an issue against Stroud’s offensive line. Herbert will play well and find a way to win his first playoff game.’

Texans vs. Chargers: Wild-card playoff odds

The Los Angeles Chargers are favorites to defeat the Houston Texans, according to BetMGM.

Odds as of Saturday, Jan. 11

Spread: Chargers (-2.5)
Moneyline: Chargers (-155); Texans (+130)
Over/under: 41.5

Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?

The Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six.

Pittsburgh and Dallas have the unique distinction of playing each other more than any other team combination in Super Bowl history with three matchups.

NFL draft 2025 order entering wild-card weekend

Here’s how the first round of the 2025 NFL draft stacks up entering wild-card weekend action, according to Tankathon.com:

Tennessee Titans: 3-14 record; .522 strength of schedule (SOS)
Cleveland Browns: 3-14; .536 SOS
New York Giants: 3-14; .554 SOS
New England Patriots: 4-13; .471 SOS
Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-13; .478 SOS
Las Vegas Raiders: 4-13; .540 SOS
New York Jets: 5-12; .495 SOS
Carolina Panthers: 5-12; .498 SOS
New Orleans Saints: 5-12; .505 SOS
Chicago Bears: 5-12; .554 SOS
San Francisco 49ers: 6-11; .564 SOS
Dallas Cowboys: 7-10; .522 SOS
Miami Dolphins: 8-9; .419 SOS
Indianapolis Colts: 8-9; .457 SOS
Atlanta Falcons: 8-9; .519 SOS
Arizona Cardinals: 8-9; .536 SOS
Cincinnati Bengals: 9-8; .478 SOS
Seattle Seahawks: 10-7; .498 SOS
Houston Texans: 10-7; .481 SOS
Denver Broncos: 10-7; .502 SOS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10-7; .502 SOS
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .502 SOS
Los Angeles Rams: 10-7; .505 SOS
Green Bay Packers: 11-6; .533 SOS
Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .467 SOS
Washington Commanders: 12-5; .436 SOS
Baltimore Ravens: 12-5; .529 SOS
Minnesota Vikings: 14-3; .474 SOS
Buffalo Bills: 13-4; .467 SOS
Philadelphia Eagles: 14-3; .453 SOS
Kansas City Chiefs: 15-2; .488 SOS
Detroit Lions: 15-2; .519 SOS

What teams made the NFL playoffs?

AFC

Kansas City Chiefs
Buffalo Bills
Baltimore Ravens
Houston Texans
Los Angeles Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Denver Broncos

NFC

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2024-25 NFL playoffs schedule

The wild-card round is set. All times Eastern.

Wild Card (all times Eastern)

All times Eastern

Saturday, Jan. 11

Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 8 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video

Sunday, Jan. 12

Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox
Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8 p.m. ET, NBC

Monday, Jan. 13

Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC

Divisional round

All times TBD

Saturday, Jan. 18

TBD at Kansas City Chiefs divisional game: TBD
TBD at Detroit Lions divisional game: TBD

Sunday, Jan. 19

AFC divisional game: TBD
NFC divisional game: TBD

Conference championships

Sunday, Jan. 26:

NFC championship game: 3 p.m.
AFC championship game: 6:30 p.m.

Super Bowl 59

Date: Feb. 9, 2025
Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
TV: FOX

NFL standings

AFC

Kansas City Chiefs (15-2, AFC West winners, No. 1 seed)
Buffalo Bills (13-4, AFC East winners, No. 2 seed)
Baltimore Ravens (12-5, AFC North winners, No. 3 seed)
Houston Texans (10-7, AFC South winners, No. 4 seed)
Los Angeles Chargers (11-6, wild card No. 1, No. 5 seed)
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7, wild card No. 2, No. 6 seed)
Denver Broncos (10-7, wild card No. 3, No. 7 seed)

NFC

Detroit Lions (15-2, NFC North winners, No. 1 seed)
Philadelphia Eagles (14-3, NFC East winners, No. 2 seed)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7, NFC South winners, No. 3 seed)
Los Angeles Rams (10-7, NFC West winners, No. 4 seed)
Minnesota Vikings (14-3, wild card No. 1)
Washington Commanders (12-5, wild card No. 2, No. 6 seed)
Green Bay Packers (11-6, wild card No. 3, No. 7 seed)

Houston Texans inactives vs. LA Chargers

LA Chargers inactives vs. Houston Texans

Where is Texans vs. Chargers wild-card game?

The Los Angeles Chargers take on the Houston Texans in an NFL playoff wild-card game from NRG Stadium in Houston. The venue has a capacity of 72,220 seats but can be expanded to accommodate 80,000.

Texans vs. Chargers weather updates

The Houston area will have a respite from the rain and should have sunshine on Saturday. According to Accuweather, there should be a high of 58 degrees, with temperatures dropping to 53 degrees in the afternoon.

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Who is the highest-paid NFL player? 

The NFL’s top 18 players in average annual salary are all quarterbacks, according to OverTheCap.com. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott became the league’s highest-paid player before the 2024 season, agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the first non-quarterback on the highest-paid list after striking a four-year, $140 million contract extension this offseason.

Who are the highest-paid NFL players at each position?

We have a complete list at every position: 

Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive tackles
Offensive guards
Centers
Edge rushers
Interior defensive linemen
Linebackers
Cornerbacks
Safeties
Kickers
Punters

Oldest players in NFL in 2024

Just four players in 2024 NFL player pool surpass 40 years old: Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis, Rams kicker Matt Prater and Titans kicker Nick Folk.

Only Rodgers will turn 41 during the season, with a birthday that came in the first week in December.

Here’s the full list of the top 11 oldest players in football:

QB Aaron Rodgers, Jets: 40 years old (Dec. 2, 1983)
TE Marcedes Lewis, Bears: 40 years old (May 19, 1984)
K Matt Prater, Rams: 40 years old (Aug. 10, 1984)
K Nick Folk, Titans: 40 years old (Nov. 5, 1984)
QB Joe Flacco, Colts: 39 years old (Jan. 16, 1985)
C/LS J.J. Jansen, Panthers: 38 years old (Jan. 20, 1986)
C/LS Jon Weeks, Texans: 38 years old (Feb. 17, 1986)
P Thomas Morstead, Jets: 38 years old (March 8, 1986)
C/LS Morgan Cox, Titans: 38 years old (April 26, 1986)
QB Josh Johnson, Ravens: 38 years old (May 15, 1986)
DL Calais Campbell, Dolphin: 38 years old (September 1, 1986)

Full list of highest-paid NFL players

Across all metrics, the top-10 highest-paid players in the NFL are all quarterbacks. Here’s how the breakdown looks by AAV, guarantees, and total contract value this season.

AAV

Dak Prescott, Cowboys: $60 million
Joe Burrow, Bengals: $55 million
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars: $55 million
Jordan Love, Packers: $55 million
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins: $53.1 million
Jared Goff, Lions: $53 million
Justin Herbert, Chargers: $52.5 million
Lamar Jackson, Ravens: $52 million
Jalen Hurts, Eagles: $51 million
Kyler Murray, Cardinals: $46.1 million

Guaranteed money

Dak Prescott, Cowboys: $231 million
Deshaun Watson, Browns: $230 million
Joe Burrow, Bengals: $219.01 million
Justin Herbert, Chargers: $218.74 million
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars: $200 million
Lamar Jackson, Ravens: $185 million
Jalen Hurts, Eagles: $179.4 million
Jared Goff: $170.61 million
Tua Tagovailoa: $167.17 million
Jordan Love: $160.3 million

Total contract value

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs: $450 million
Joe Burrow, Bengals: $275 million
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars: $275 million
Justin Herbert, Chargers: $262.5 million
Lamar Jackson, Ravens: $260 million
Josh Allen, Bills: $258.04 million
Jalen Hurts, Eagles: $255 million
Dak Prescott, Cowboys: $240 million
Kyler Murray, Cardinals: $230.5 million
Deshaun Watson, Browns: $230 million

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the highest-paid non-quarterback by AAV at $35 million per year and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is the highest-paid non-quarterback by total value at $170 million non-quarterback by total value at $170 million.

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The Los Angeles Chargers are playing on the road to start the 2025 NFL playoffs, but they are keeping their hometown close to their hearts as they square off against the Houston Texans.

Chargers players wore ‘LAFD’ shirts and hats during warm-ups against the Texans. The gear is meant to highlight the efforts of the Los Angeles Fire Department, which has been attempting to contain deadly and destructive wildfires throughout the week.

‘Puttin’ on for the city,’ the Chargers wrote in a social media post highlighting the gear.

The Chargers post also contained a link to the team’s official shop where fans could purchase T-shirts to support the Los Angeles Fire Department.

‘Funds raised from the sale of these T-shirts will be granted to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support local firefighters and those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California,’ the Chargers and Fanatics wrote in a description of the product.

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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh first wore an LAFD hat to his Thursday news conference. He wanted to show his support for the Los Angeles Fire Department and credited first responders and residents for banding together amid the disaster.

‘Our hearts go out and abundant prayer to all that have been affected by this tragedy,’ Harbaugh told reporters. ‘Also, I’ve just been inspired greatly by the first responders, the firefighters and the residents that have pulled together, had each others back. It’s been tremendously inspiring.’

It isn’t yet clear whether Harbaugh will wear his LAFD hat during the Chargers-Texans playoff game. That said, many of his coaches and players, including quarterback Justin Herbert, rocked the gear during warmups ahead of the Saturday afternoon game.

More than 153,000 Los Angeles County residents are under active evacuation orders as a result of the fires with 57,000 structures at risk, USA TODAY’s Jeanine Santucci reports. CalFire reports that the fires have consumed more than 38,000 acres of land and were just 11% contained as of Saturday.

The Palisades Fire – which began Tuesday – has accounted for 21,000 acres of damage, making it the most destructive in Los Angeles history.

The NFL relocated the Los Angeles Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings ‘Monday Night Football’ playoff game to the Arizona Cardinals’ home in Glendale as a result of the fires.

What surprises does the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs have in store?

With six games over three days, some unexpected developments are bound to surface. Yet the slate appears somewhat lopsided on the whole, with four of the games producing consensus winners among USA TODAY Sports’ group of six prognosticators. But every year, the road to the Super Bowl almost unfailingly features a few unexpected turns, with one looking need no further than last year’s stunning turns from the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the opening round for evidence of how quickly assumptions about the field can be upended.

With that in mind, here are USA TODAY Sports’ bold predictions for this year’s wild-card round:

Justin Fields will produce his first touchdown since October

With the win-or-go-home stakes of the NFL playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers can’t leave any stone unturned if they hope to spring the biggest upset of wild-card weekend and knock off the Baltimore Ravens. Sure, creativity has not been the calling card for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. I mean, the toss-sweeps to Cordarrelle Patterson have not cut it. But Fields, who opened the season as the starter, will be the ideal change-up to Russell Wilson when it gets tight at the Big ATM.

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Fields hasn’t played since the Week 15 loss at Philadelphia, when he suffered an abdominal injury. But he’s fully healthy now, which is why it was so puzzling that Mike Tomlin, via Smith, didn’t use the mobile option when back-to-back short-yardage plays backfired during last weekend’s loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. Wilson still needs to do the heavy lifting — especially if George Pickens can hang onto the ‘moonballs’ and other passes from the veteran quarterback. Yet Fields needs to hit the field, too, for special situations such as short-yardage or goal-line snaps. And shoot, maybe they can even surprise the Ravens a pass or two from Fields. He last saw the end zone, twice, on sparkling runs against the Raiders during his last start on Oct. 13 — a week after he passed for two touchdowns against the Cowboys. So, maybe it’s time.

Bottom line, they’ll need some creative thinking. And never mind the potential for a QB controversy. If Fields plays and it helps Pittsburgh get a victory, there’s always next week to fan the flames of a QB debate. Right now, though, it’s a matter of survival.

— Jarrett Bell

Jalen Hurts throws for 4 TDs in comeback from concussion

The last time the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback threw a pass was the first quarter of a Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders. Hurts has sat out the last 11 quarters with a concussion and returned to practice this week, and signs point to him returning under center against the Green Bay Packers. 

That four scores could come via Hurts’ arm with running back Saquon Barkley sharing the backfield seems illogical. Even in Hurts’ case, he had 18 passing touchdowns in 15 starts this season compared to 14 rushing TDs.  

Hurts didn’t pass for more than two touchdowns in any game this season, and he’s only thrown four touchdowns twice in his career. But the smart thing for the Eagles to do would be to limit the number of hits he takes, and that could result in “Tush Push” deployments. More goal line targets for A.J. Brown or a quick screen to DeVonta Smith might be the safer option, unless head coach Nick Sirianni wants to risk trotting Kenny Pickett (or Tanner McKee) out there should something happen to Hurts. 

Two of Hurts’ five interceptions in 2024 came in the season opener in Brazil against the Packers, and Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney will be ball-hawking. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore should come up with a plan that keeps the ball out of the middle of the field, which is how Hurts and the Eagles operate normally anyway. With no cornerback Jaire Alexander, Green Bay’s pass defense won’t be at full strength. Hurts, even if he has to shake off some rust in the beginning, could have a big day airing it out. 

— Chris Bumbaca

C.J. Stroud gets sacked eight times as Chargers edge rushers wreck game

The Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. (11 sacks) and Danielle Hunter (12) were the only pair of AFC teammates with at least 11 sacks. However, it won’t be Houston’s pass rushing duo with the big game on Saturday. Anderson and Hunter are going to have a difficult time trying to get around Chargers stout left tackle Rashawn Slater and standout rookie right tackle Joe Alt. It’ll be the Chargers pass rushers who wreck the AFC wild-card game. Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa will combine for five of Los Angeles’ eight sacks as the Chargers take advantage of a leaky Texans offensive line.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud was sacked an AFC-high 52 times during the regular season. The Texans don’t have great pass protection outside of left tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Texans’ poor offensive line will play a pivotal role in their home playoff loss.

— Tyler Dragon

Bucky Irving seizes rookie spotlight from Jayden Daniels

The NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award was seemingly sewn up long ago by Daniels, the Washington Commanders’ outstanding catalyst behind center. But for one night, Irving, the Tampa Buccaneers’ breakout ball carrier, might get his due in the national spotlight.

With offensive coordinator Liam Coen at the controls, the fourth-round pick out of Oregon has been one of the keys to turning around the league’s worst rushing attack in the previous two seasons into a top five ground game. In rushing for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie, Irving has joined Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb as just the third back in the last 10 years to average more than 4 yards after contact while logging at least 150 carries in a year, according to the 33rd Team.

That doesn’t bode well for a Washington defensive front that ranks 30th in rushing yards per game with 137.5. With at least 17 touches in six of his last seven games, expect Irving to again be a featured presence. The 5-10, 194-pounder’s penchant for forcing missed tackles could help Tampa Bay reel off some big gains and create more favorable looks for Baker Mayfield and the aerial attack – all while keeping Daniels off the field for long stretches.

— Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz

The Los Angeles Chargers appeared to get a big-time play courtesy of safety Derwin James in the second half of their wild card playoff game against the Houston Texans.

James was in coverage against Dalton Schultz when Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud tried to hit his tight end for a touchdown. The veteran defensive back stayed in front of Schultz and timed up his jump, grabbing the ball and pulling it to his chest as he came to the ground.

The play appeared to give the Chargers a crucial takeaway. They were trailing the Texans 10-6 at the time of James’ interception, so forcing a red-zone turnover would prevent Houston from extending its lead to two scores.

However, upon further review, Land Clark’s crew overturned the interception, ruling that James had failed to survive the ground while bringing the ball in.

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The call was correct, as James briefly lost control of the pass while trying to secure it. The ball hit the ground, rendering it an incomplete pass.

As such, the Texans retained the ball. However, they ended up well behind the sticks after Joe Mixon was whistled for a 15-yard personal foul penalty for hitting Chargers defensive back Deane Leonard while James was returning his interception.

That penalty backed up the Texans enough to prevent them from getting a touchdown. Houston instead settled for a Ka’imi Fairbairn field goal to extend its lead to 13-6.

But in the midst of their 66-63 win over the Gamecocks, Bruce Pearl and the second-ranked Tigers may have lost their star forward Johni Broome for an extended period of time.

Near the midway point of the second half, Broome appeared to have sustained a significant left ankle injury while attempting to go up for a layup. He had to be helped off the court by two members of Auburn’s training staff and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Broome’s injury comes at an unfortunate time for Auburn, who is expected to top Tennessee for the top spot in both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Sports Coaches Poll on Monday following the Volunteers loss on Tuesday to No. 8 Florida.

In 15 games this season, the 6-foot-10 forward has added his name to the list of early contenders for National Player of the Year, leading Auburn in points (18.7), rebounds (11.2), assists (3.4) and blocks (2.7) per game. His 11.2 rebounds and 18.7 rebounds per game rank first and second respectively in the SEC.

Auburn (15-1 overall, 3-0 in SEC) is scheduled to host No. 13 Mississippi State at Neville Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ET.

Here’s the latest on Broome’s injury:

Johni Broome injury update

Broome appeared to have sustained an apparent left ankle injury at the 13:45 mark of the second half after rolling his left ankle while going for a rebound. As he was falling down to the ground, Broome was holding onto his left ankle.

Here’s another look at the play where it looked like Broome rolled his ankle while underneath the basket attempting to get a rebound:

As shown by Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman on X (formerly Twitter), Broome was seen favoring his right leg as he was helped off the court by members of Auburn’s training staff.

Broome did not return in Auburn’s 66-63 win over South Carolina, ending his day with six points on 3 of 11 shooting from the field, three rebounds and two blocks.

Bruce Pearl on Johni Broome injury

Pearl provided an update on Broome during his postgame news conference by saying that the 6-foot-10 forward has a sprained ankle and that he will undergo more tests once the Tigers return to campus.

‘Johni Broome has a sprained ankle,’ Pearl said. ‘We’ll go back to Auburn and get (an) MRI and X-Rays and see if there is anything more.

Johni Broome stats

Broome entered Saturday’s game at South Carolina ranked fifth in the country in rebounds per game at 11.2. He additionally ranks fifth in the conference in field goal shooting percentage at 56.2%.

Here’s full breakout at Broome’s stats this season at Auburn:

2024-25: 18.7 points per game, 11.2 rebounds per game, 2.7 blocks per game and 56.2% field goal shooting (29.3% from beyond the arc)

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A’ja Wilson, the star of the Las Vegas Aces, had an impressive year last season, winning her third WNBA MVP award. As a new season approaches, a burning question is whether she can achieve an unprecedented fourth MVP win.

Wilson is a two-time WNBA champion and a key player in the U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team’s gold win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She concluded the 2024 season with a career-best average of 26.9 points and 11.9 assists for the Aces.

Wilson’s success is not limited to the court. She recently signed a six-year contract extension with Nike, one of the most lucrative shoe deals for a women’s basketball player.

Here are the MVP odds for the 2025 season:

When does the 2025 WNBA season start?

The 2025 WNBA regular season begins on May 16, 2025.

2025 WNBA MVP favorite by odds

Odds from BetMGM as of Jan. 11.

Player: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces. Odds: +185
Player: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever. Odds: +250
Player: Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty. Odds: +600
Player: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx. Odds: +650
Player: Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty. Odds: +1900
Player: Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun. Odds: +3000
Player: Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas Aces. Odds: +5000
Player: Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings. Odds: +5000
Player: Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream. Odds: +5000
Player: Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury. Odds: +6000
Player: Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury. Odds: +6000
Player: Angel Reese, Chicago Sky. Odds: +8000
Player: Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm. Odds: +8000
Player: Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces. Odds: +10000
Player: Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle Storm. Odds: +10000