What NFL Games Matter Tomorrow?
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The NFL season is in full swing and every game matters. But what NFL games should you be paying attention to tomorrow? Here’s a rundown of the games that matter and why they matter.
Games that have been decided
The NFL regular season is coming to a close and there are only a handful of games that matter. The playoffpicture is almost complete but there are still a few divisional races to be decided and a few seedings yet to be determined. Here is a look at the games that matter tomorrow.
Divisional games
In the National Football League (NFL), the divisional playoffs are the second round of the playoffs. The divisional playoffs consist of four teams, two from each conference: the winners of the Wild Card round and the two division champions from the conference who received byes in the Wild Card round. The top seed from each conference hosts a game.
Conference games
Conference games are always important, especially late in the season when the race to the playoffs is heating up. In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a critical divisional matchup. The Cowboys currently hold first place in the NFC East, but the Eagles are right behind them at second place. A win for either team could mean the difference between winning the division and having to settle for a Wild Card berth.
In addition to conference games, there are also a few inter-conference games that have playoff implications. The New England Patriots will take on the Buffalo Bills in a battle for first place in the AFC East. The winner of this game will have a big edge over the other team in terms of playoff seeding. Also, the Indianapolis Colts will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a matchup of two of the AFC’s best teams. The winner of this game will likely earn a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Games that will be decided by Sunday Night Football
The NFL season is winding down and there are only a few games left that will determine who makes the playoffs.
Sunday Night Football will have a huge impact on the playoff landscape. The Green Bay Packers will take on the Detroit Lions in a winner-takes-all game for the NFC North title. The winner of that game will also clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs.
In the AFC, the New England Patriots can clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. A loss would open the door for the Pittsburgh Steelers to steal home-field advantage if they can win their game against the Houston Texans on Monday night.
The Dallas Cowboys can also clinch a first-round bye in the NFC with a win over the New York Giants on Sunday night. A loss would mean that they would have to play next week in order to clinch that bye.
Games that will be decided by Monday Night Football
On Sunday, there are several key NFL games that will have major playoff implications.
The Green Bay Packers will take on the Minnesota Vikings in a huge NFC North matchup. The winner of this game will take control of the division, as both teams currently sit at 7-3.
In the AFC West, the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs are currently in first place with a 9-1 record, but the Chargers are right behind them at 8-2. This should be a close and exciting game, with the winner taking a big step towards winning the division.
Also in the AFC, the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off in a battle of two of the best teams in the conference. The Patriots are currently in first place at 8-2, while the Steelers are right behind them at 7-2-1. This should be a great game between two of the best quarterbacks in the league, Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger.
Lastly, there is a big NFC South matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys. The Saints currently lead the division with an 8-2 record, but the Cowboys are not far behind at 6-5. This should be a great game between two talented teams.
