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SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars - The Bills failed to win the AFC East for the first time in six years and they face a Jaguars team that has won eight games in a row, led by revitalized quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who has flourished in the offensive system of first year Head Coach Liam Coen. The Bills have a veteran QB in Josh Allen, who has been there and done that, only to fall short of reaching the Super Bowl. This game will likely go down to the wire.
Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots - The Patriots have been rolling, winning 13 of their last 14 games and second year QB Drake Maye has been on a magic carpet ride this season under the direction of Head Coach Mike Vrabel and his offensive coordinator Josh McDaniel. Maye has been in the discussion for NFL Most Valuable Player and the Pats led the league in scoring this season. The Chargers have had a rough time with the offensive line being so injury riddled in 2025, but that is part of the game. Chargers QB Justin Herbert has been solid most of the season, but must overcome the ghost of failures past when it comes to the NFL playoffs. If he has time to do his thing, the Chargers can pull off the upset.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steelers squeaked into the AFC playoffs after a 26-24 win last week against the Baltimore Ravens as Ravens kicker Tyler Loop was wide right on a 44-yard field goal try as time ran out. Pittsburgh Head Coach Mike Tomlin is the longest tenured in the NFL (since 2007 season) and he is hoping that 42-year old quarterback Aaron Rodgers has some more magic left in his right arm for these playoffs. The Texans defense is among the best in the NFL and if they can get after Rodgers and drop him consistently in this Monday night game, the Texans will win. The Steelers defense must do the same against Houston QB C.J. Stroud, so look for a lower scoring game.
The Heftyinfo picks for the AFC Wild Card games . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold)
Buffalo over Jacksonville
L.A. Chargers over New England
Houston over Pittsburgh
Last Week's Record - 10-6
FINAL SEASON RECORD - 176-95-1
Lock of the Week Record - 16-2
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