First look at NFL divisional-round matchups: Previews and X factors
Three of the four divisional-round matchups are set. Here's everything you need to know, with X factors, what to watch for and more for each game.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
10-7, 1st in AFC North
What were the Cowboys thinking? Why the officials got it right on Dallas' walk-off loss
We explain the biggest officiating questions and controversial calls of this year's playoffs, including a wild ending to the 49ers-Cowboys game.
Game plan keys for the Cardinals-Rams wild-card matchup: How each team could win on Monday
How can all 12 teams win this weekend and move on to the divisional round? We outlined keys to victory in each wild-card matchup.
Bengals' Taylor delivers a game ball to local bar
Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor didn't just want his Bengals to celebrate after their overdue playoff victory over the Raiders. He went to a local bar to deliver a game ball to a more-than-welcoming crowd of fans Saturday night.
Zac Taylor gives game ball to Bengals fans at a bar (0:43)
Bengals score TD despite apparent whistle in middle of play (1:05)
Boger crew likely won't ref again in postseason
Jerome Boger and the crew that worked Saturday's wild-card game between the Raiders and Bengals are not expected to officiate again this postseason.
Taylor: Playoff win a credit to Bengals' faith in me
After Saturday's playoff win, Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said no other team would have stuck with him following two seasons that produced just six wins.
Why not the Bengals? With Joe Burrow, a deep playoff run is possible
Cincinnati won a playoff game Saturday. This wasn't supposed to happen -- not this soon, at least.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow draws attention with his fashionable frames
After delivering the Bengals first playoff win in 31 years, Burrow wore some fashionable eyewear in his postgame news conference, and the internet took notice.
Ja'Marr Chase's juggling grab highlights impressive playoff debut (0:26)
Bengals come up with INT to seal their first playoff win since 1991 (0:36)
Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders
— Paul Brown Stadium nearly shook in triumph. The city of Cincinnati might have, too.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow finds Tyler Boyd for TD just before stepping out of bounds
On third-and-4 near the end of the first half, Burrow scrambled out of the pocket and somehow found Tyler Boyd for a 10-yard touchdown, though an errant whistle on the play should have seen it blown dead.
GameDay on ESPN Radio: Best Bets - NFL Super Wild Card Weekend (w/Anita Marks)
Emmett Golden and Gabe Neitzel are joined on GameDay on ESPN Radio by ESPN Daily Wager's Anita Marks, who breaks down all the best bets for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend.
Uzomah hits the Ickey Shuffle after Burrow finds him for a TD (0:31)
Coach O tells funny stories about Joe Burrow's toughness at LSU (1:39)
Almost Wild Card Time
The crew gives predictions for the Wild Card games, and we have injury updates for the weekend.
We asked 15 NFL analysts for one playoff prediction: Super Bowl contenders, upset picks, more
Who has a shot at the Super Bowl in the AFC? Will Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady hoist another Lombardi Trophy? And which underdogs could go on a run? Our experts weigh in.
Wild Card Breakdowns
Breaking news from Schefter pertaining to head coaching., and we break down the wild card playoff picture this weekend.
Barnwell predicts the entire NFL playoff bracket: 13 games, one Super Bowl champion
Will we see Tom Brady in another Super Bowl? Could the Chiefs run through the AFC again? Let's pick every postseason game.
Ranking the 14 quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs: Strengths, weaknesses and what's at stake
Which playoff quarterback would you want on your team? Seth Walder ranks them 1-14 and spills their strengths and weaknesses.
Hour 4: Belichick's Coaching Tree
Shaun O'Hara joins the guys to talk about the Giants firing Joe Judge. Paul Finebaum joins to talk about Georgia's national title win on Monday. Anthony Munoz joins to talk about if he was wrong about the Bengals drafting Ja'Marr Chase and what he expects from Cincy on Wild Card Weekend. Plus, the guys talk about why Bill Belichick's coaching tree isn't very good.
Who were the NFL's best players this season? The highest-graded at every position, plus surprises and top rookies
So long, regular season. Here's who topped Pro Football Focus' grades in 2021.
Setting The Playoff Table
Laura, RC, Dan, and Swagu sorts the NFL playoff picture, examines the important return of JJ Watt, and explains how Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers fell short of the postseason.
2021 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 460 | 376 |
| Pittsburgh | 9 | 7 | 1 | .559 | 343 | 398 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 349 | 371 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 387 | 392 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards259.07th
Rushing Yards102.523rd
Points For27.1Tied-7th
Points Against22.117th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(5) | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | LSU |
| 2(14) | Jackson Carman | OT | Clemson |
| 3(5) | Joseph Ossai | DE | Texas |
| 4(6) | Cameron Sample | DE | Tulane |
| 4(17) | Tyler Shelvin | DT | LSU |
| 4(34) | D'Ante Smith | OT | East Carolina |
| 5(5) | Evan McPherson | PK | Florida |
| 6(6) | Trey Hill | C | Georgia |
| 6(18) | Chris Evans | RB | Michigan |
| 7(7) | Wyatt Hubert | DE | Kansas State |