As NFL Wild Card Weekend approaches its conclusion, Sunday features three key matchups, starting with the AFC East-champion Buffalo Bills, who secured a decisive victory over the Denver Broncos. Following this contest, two NFC games are set to take place: the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Green Bay Packers in the afternoon, while the Washington Commanders will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the evening. The Wild Card Round will wrap up on Monday night with a matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings. In light of these results, an updated playoff bracket is now available.

The NFL Playoff bracket after the weekend's action has several highlights. In the AFC Wild Card Round, the No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs received a bye, while the No. 2 Buffalo Bills defeated the No. 7 Denver Broncos with a score of 31-7. Other results included the No. 3 Baltimore Ravens overcoming the No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-14, and the No. 4 Houston Texans defeating the No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers, 32-12. In the AFC Divisional Round, the Chiefs will face the Texans and the Bills will meet the Ravens on January 18 or 19. The AFC Championship Game is scheduled for January 26, with teams yet to be determined.

In the NFC Wild Card Round, the No. 1 Detroit Lions have a bye, while the No. 7 Green Bay Packers are set to challenge the No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles, and the No. 6 Washington Commanders will take on the No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Additionally, the No. 5 Minnesota Vikings will face the No. 4 Los Angeles Rams. The NFC Divisional Round will commence soon after, with matchups still to be confirmed, and the NFC Championship Game will occur on January 26. The Super Bowl LIX is scheduled for February 9, where the AFC Champion will play against the NFC Champion.

The Bills emerged victorious against the Broncos, largely due to quarterback Josh Allen's stellar performance. Allen, in what is viewed as a significant stride towards his candidacy for the 2024 NFL MVP award, delivered an impressive outing, throwing for 272 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, completing 20 of 26 passes. He also showcased his athleticism with 46 rushing yards on eight carries. As he becomes the franchise's all-time leader in passing touchdowns, his capabilities were on display when he threw a remarkable touchdown on a fourth-and-one situation, further elevating his already noteworthy reputation.

Complementing Allen's efforts, running back James Cook contributed significantly to the team's run game, accumulating 120 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Collectively, the Bills rushed for a total of 200 yards and controlled time of possession throughout the game. Despite the team's success in the Wild Card Round, the Bills have not advanced beyond the Divisional Round since 2020. The upcoming matchup against the Baltimore Ravens presents another formidable challenge, as Allen will be tasked with matching the skill set of reigning two-time MVP, Lamar Jackson.