How the Must Win NFL Games Today
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How the Must Win NFL Games Today: The Steelers must win today’s game against the Bengals to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Introduction
The NFL playoffs are upon us and there are several teams with a must-win game today. Among them are the Buffalo Bills, who must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The other teams with a must-win game today include the New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs.
The Bills are currently on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture. They are currently the seventh seed in the AFC and would need to win today and get some help from other teams in order to clinch a playoff berth. Buffalo is currently a five-point favorite against Miami, so they will need to take care of business in order to keep their season alive.
The Saints are currently the top seed in the NFC, but they can not afford to lose today if they want to maintain that position. New Orleans is currently a three-point favorite against Carolina, so they will need to win in order to hold on to the top spot in the conference.
The Rams are currently the sixth seed in the NFC and would need to win today in order to have any chance of making the playoffs. Los Angeles is currently a three-point underdog against San Francisco, so they will need to upset their division rivals if they want to keep their season alive.
The Chiefs are currently the top seed in the AFC, but they can not afford to lose today if they want to maintain that position. Kansas City is currently a seven-point favorite against Oakland, so they will need to win in order to hold on topposition atop the conference.
The Must Win Games
There are four must win games in the NFL today. The first game is the New England Patriots against the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots are currently in first place in the AFC East and they need to win this game to keep their lead. The second game is the Indianapolis Colts against the Houston Texans. The Colts are currently in first place in the AFC South and they need to win this game to keep their lead. The third game is the San Francisco 49ers against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers are currently in first place in the NFC West and they need to win this game to keep their lead. The fourth game is the Dallas Cowboys against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys are currently in second place in the NFC East and they need to win this game to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Gillette Stadium in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is 28 miles (45 km) southwest of downtown Boston.
The Patriots are also headquartered at Gillette Stadium. An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the 1970 merger of the two leagues. The team changed its name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating to Foxborough in 1971. The Patriots played their home games at Foxboro Stadium from 1971 to 2001, then moved to Gillette Stadium at the start of 2002 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The must win games today for the Pittsburgh Steelers are
– Cincinnati Bengals
– Baltimore Ravens
The Green Bay Packers
The Packers must beat the Lions in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. At 8-6-1, the Packers are currently the 7th seed in the NFC, but if they win their final two games, they will clinch a playoff berth. The Packers have not been to the playoffs since 2016, when they lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game.
The Outcome of the Games
It’s week 16 of the NFL season and there are still many teams vying for a spot in the playoffs. Several of today’s games will have a major impact on who makes it to the post-season and who doesn’t. Here’s a look at the must-win games of the day and what the outcome could mean for the teams involved.
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston region. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Gillette Stadium in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is located 28 miles (45 km) southwest of downtown Boston.
The Patriots are also headquartered at Gillette Stadium. An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the 1970 merger of the two leagues. The team changed its name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating to Foxborough in 1971. The Patriots played their home games at Fenway Park from 1971 to 2001, then moved to Gillette Stadium at the start of 2002.
The Patriots have appeared in nine Super Bowls, winning six of them—the most of any team in the NFL. They have won nine AFC Championships, more than any other team in the conference. Since 2001, when Brady took over as starting quarterback after an injury to Drew Bledsoe, New England has rarely had a losing season and has won 16 divisional championships and 11 conference championships, which are both records since 2001 for most in the NFL during that span.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing the Indianapolis Colts today in a must-win game for the playoffs. The Steelers are currently ninth in the AFC standings, and a win would put them in good position to make a run at the playoffs. The Colts, on the other hand, are third in the AFC and would clinch a playoff berth with a win.
The Green Bay Packers
The Packers entered Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions with a chance to clinch the NFC North title and a first-round bye in the playoffs. The Packers did not waste their opportunity, as they played one of their best games of the season en route to a 31-20 victory. The Packers offense was clicking on all cylinders, as they racked up 31 points and 420 yards of total offense. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was once again the star of the show, as he threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Aaron Jones also had a big day, as he ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns. The Packers defense also stepped up, as they sacked Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford four times and intercepted him twice. With the win, the Packers improve to 12-3 on the season and will now have a week off before they begin their playoff run.
