The Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Commanders all emerged victorious in their respective matchups this weekend, as the NFL divisional rounds delivered thrilling performances. The Chiefs triumphed over the Houston Texans on Saturday, while the Eagles edged out the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in a nail-biting NFC divisional round on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Bills narrowly surpassed the Baltimore Ravens with a 27-25 victory in the AFC divisional round. The Washington Commanders also secured a win, marked by a robust defensive performance.
The Chiefs' victory over the Texans was underscored by an impressive defensive display, registering eight sacks—their second most in a playoff game in franchise history. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes played a pivotal role in the win, connecting with tight end Travis Kelce for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. A subsequent field goal with just over four minutes left ensured Kansas City's lead remained unchallenged.
In Philadelphia, the Eagles faced off against the Rams in a closely contested game. Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley was instrumental, rushing for 205 yards and two touchdowns, including a remarkable 78-yard dash that electrified fans. The Eagles managed to secure their spot in the next round with a narrow six-point victory.
The Buffalo Bills’ clash with the Ravens was equally gripping, with the Bills edging out their opponents by merely two points. Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen contributed significantly with his legs rather than his arm, rushing for two touchdowns despite only 127 passing yards. The Bills clinched their win after recovering an onside kick and a crucial first-down run by Ty Johnson that effectively sealed the game.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels led his team to victory with an outstanding performance of 350 yards and two touchdowns. The Commanders’ defense was formidable, forcing five turnovers, including three interceptions of Detroit quarterback Jared Goff. Their victory was further celebrated with playful trolling on social media, including edits from popular movies like "The Lion King" and "Cars 3."
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