The 2025 NFL playoffs are officially set, with wild-card weekend kicking off on Saturday. The Detroit Lions secured the NFC’s No. 1 seed after a commanding 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, earning a first-round bye. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the...
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