Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on NFL Wild Card Weekend.
More predictions: Commanders vs Buccaneers Expert Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend The No. 5 seeded Vikings (14-3) are taking on the No. 4 seeded Rams (10-7) in a rematch of the teams' Week 8 matchup. The Rams handed the Vikings one of their three losses this season, and were the only non-Detroit Lions team to beat Minnesota.
The Washington Commanders are currently slotted to face the Los Angeles Rams, but that opponent may be making moves that could lead to that matchup not happening.
The Rams watched the Falcons vs. Commanders in anxiety, awaiting their playoff fate. They couldn't contain their excitement afterward.
The Washington Commanders' win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday clinched their playoff berth, with rookie QB Jayden Daniels setting a new record. Rams GM Les Snead reacted negatively to the Commanders' victory as it affected his team's standing,
The Los Angeles Rams are perhaps the biggest fan at the moment of the Washington Commanders. With the Commanders beating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday via a 30-24 score, the Rams, by virtue of strength of schedule, have clinched a sure spot in the NFL playoffs.
The Vikings’ pass rush could be difficult for the Rams’ offensive line to stop and no team has an answer for a trio of Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson, so Minnesota will undoubtedly be a tough opponent for Los Angeles. There’s a reason the Vikings are 14-2 with a top-10 scoring offense and defense.
The Los Angeles Rams would be at a major advantage if they were to draw Washington as their first playoff opponent
The Washington Commanders secured a 23-19 win against the Cowboys with a last-minute TD pass from Marcus Mariota.
With a win against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, the Washington Commanders will secure the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs. Last week, they clinched a playoff spot and moved ahead of the Green Bay Packers for the sixth seed.
NFL playoff odds for Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC wild-card game Sunday, including betting point spread, moneyline, over/under.
The Rams should have one of their key players back when they play the Vikings next Monday night. Via multiple reporters, Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay ... The Buccaneers are 3-point favorites against the Commanders.