NFL Playoff Bracket 2025: Commanders Upset Buccaneers, Shake Up NFC Playoff Picture

The NFL Wild Card Round delivered its biggest twist on Sunday night as the Washington Commanders stunned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a last-second 23-20 victory. Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal, which clanked off the upright before sailing through, capped a thrilling finish and reshaped the NFC playoff bracket heading into the Divisional Round.

Updated NFL Playoff Bracket 2025

Here’s how the Wild Card Round unfolded:

• Houston Texans 32, Los Angeles Chargers 12
• Baltimore Ravens 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 14
• Buffalo Bills 31, Denver Broncos 7
• Philadelphia Eagles 22, Green Bay Packers 10
• Washington Commanders 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20

The Commanders’ upset victory ensured a matchup with the No. 1-seeded Detroit Lions, while the Philadelphia Eagles await the winner of Monday night’s clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings.

NFC Divisional Round Matchups:

• No. 1 Detroit Lions vs. No. 6 Washington Commanders
• No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Winner of Rams/Vikings

AFC Divisional Round Matchups:

• No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 4 Houston Texans
• No. 2 Buffalo Bills vs. No. 3 Baltimore Ravens

Commanders Stun Buccaneers

The Commanders secured their victory in dramatic fashion. With the game tied at 20-20, quarterback Jayden Daniels orchestrated a methodical drive into Buccaneers territory, setting up Gonzalez’s game-winning field goal. The win marks Washington’s first playoff victory in over a decade and sends them to Detroit to face the Lions in the Divisional Round.

Eagles Soar Over Packers

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Green Bay Packers in their Wild Card matchup, earning a decisive 22-10 victory. Behind a strong defensive performance, the Eagles became the first NFC team to secure a Divisional Round berth. They will face either the Rams or Vikings, depending on the outcome of Monday night’s game.

The Eagles’ opponent will be determined by the dynamic playoff bracket, where the Lions host the lowest remaining seed.

AFC Highlights: Chiefs and Bills Set for Battle

In the AFC playoff bracket, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans, and the Buffalo Bills will face the Baltimore Ravens. This round promises marquee quarterback matchups, including Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen in a showdown between two top NFL MVP candidates.

Divisional Round Schedule and TV Coverage

• Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • Game 1: Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders (FOX, 4:30 PM ET)
  • Game 2: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans (CBS, 8:15 PM ET)
• Sunday, January 19, 2025
  • Game 3: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Rams/Vikings Winner (NBC, 3:00 PM ET)
  • Game 4: Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens (ESPN/ABC, 6:30 PM ET)

For fans asking, “What NFL games are on today?”, the final Wild Card game—Rams vs. Vikings—kicks off at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN.

What’s Next?

With surprises like the Commanders’ upset over the Buccaneers, the NFL playoff bracket 2025 has already delivered excitement. The Divisional Round schedule is stacked with must-watch games, and fans are eager to see if top seeds like the Chiefs and Lions can maintain their dominance.

Stay tuned for updates on today’s NFL games, divisional matchups, and more as the road to the Super Bowl continues.