What to watch in NFL wildcard playoffs including Rodgers’ last hurrah

Key Highlights

• Stafford was stung by the Panthers in one of his few slips this term (losing 31-28 in the regular season), with three turnovers niggling away at him in the days since.
• “I’d like not to throw it to their team, I think that was the story of the game,” Stafford said.
• “We moved the ball well in some areas, scored a couple in the red zone, did some nice things, ran it well and just had the turnovers.” Redemption here, and progress to the Divisional weekend, even as 10.5-point favourites, would underline the Rams’ status as a favourite, and may even elevate them over divisional rivals Seattle in the betting market, with the Seahawks only narrowly favoured to win it all, despite resting this week as the No 1 seed. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGreen Bay Packers at Chicago BearsSunday, 11 January at 1 am GMTOne of the classic NFL rivalries, but one lacking an abundance of iconic moments, until now, perhaps.
• A formidable coach-QB combination appears to have arrived in the Windy City, with Caleb Williams flinging it and Ben Johnson scheming a way to both finesse and bludgeon the opposition.
• Behind just the Ravens and Bills in yards per carry (4.9) and first downs via rushing (142), the Bears also rank third in 1st down rushing percentage (28.1%), and with the Packers wounded, look for D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai to lay the foundation should victory come the way of the hosts. Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears scrambles against the Detroit Lions ()Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville JaguarsSunday, 11 January at 6 pm GMTAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter Patrick Mahomes’ struggles and the Chiefs absent from the post-season, Josh Allen, despite falling short of consideration in the MVP race, is the consensus No 1 quarterback in the league.