The wild card round of the 2025-26 NFL playoffs concluded Monday. Former Vols competed during the first week of postseason play.
In the NFC, Los Angeles defeated Carolina, 34-31, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Byron Young and Jaylen McCollough each totaled one tackle for the Rams, while Cade Mays started at center for the Panthers.
Chicago defeated Green Bay, 31-27, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Former Vol Darnell Wright started at right tackle for the Bears.
In the NFC divisional round, Chicago will host the Rams on Sunday. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST at Soldier Field.
In an AFC wild card game, Buffalo defeated Jacksonville, 27-24, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Bills placed wide receiver Joshua Palmer on injured reserve before the game, ending his season. Buffalo will play at No. 1 seed Denver on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
No. 6 seed San Francisco defeated No. 3 seed Philadelphia, 23-19, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
49ers’ wide receiver Jauan Jennings was targeted three times against the Eagles. He recorded one reception for 45 yards. Jennings completed a 29-yard touchdown pass in the contest.
San Francisco next play at No. 1 seed Seattle. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. EST at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
In an AFC wild card game, New England defeated the Chargers, 16-3, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs did not play for the Patriots.
On Monday, Houston defeated Pittsburgh, 30-6, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Derek Barnett recorded one assist and 0.5 sacks for the Texans, who released defensive lineman Darrell Taylor on Sunday.
Houston will travel to New England on Sunday. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. EST at Gillette Stadium.
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