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NFL playoffs: everything you need to know about the Divisional Round weekend

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One game stands out in a week filled with thrilling matchups – the Buffalo Bills versus the Kansas City Chiefs . Scheduled for Saturday, this contest is a battle between two talented teams and a showdown of two of the NFL’s brightest quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. It is also the first time we will see Mahomes playing a playoff game on the road. Saturday, January 20 Ravens vs. Texans, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT The Houston Texans will face the Baltimore Ravens in a long-awaited playoff battle in the upcoming AFC showdown. The Texans recently achieved a surprising victory over the Cleveland Browns, demonstrating a remarkable performance with CJ Stroud’s impressive play , Nico Collins’s standout moments, and a strong defense that secured the win. Despite facing challenges in the past, the Texans have turned their season around under the guidance of coach DeMeco Ryans , clinching not only the division but also a playoff triumph over a formidable opponent. RAVENS VS. TEXANS. S...

NFL playoffs: what is the salary of an NFL referee for Wild Card games?

In the world of professional sports officiating, working as an NFL game official is a challenging job . The recruiters promise high-profile assignments, but they also reveal the problematic aspects of the role. The job has potential hazards, ranging from scorching heat to bone-chilling temperatures, and the physical demands are high. It is expected that colleagues will be bigger, stronger, and faster, making the job even more challenging. Every decision on the field is subjected to intense scrutiny and critique, and some choices are overturned shortly after. The pay structure for NFL game officials is not fixed but varies based on years of experience. The NFL Referees Association, which represents the officials, negotiates a collective bargaining agreement with the league almost every season. The NFL provides a lump sum for the season, and the union allocates individual game fees accordingly. NFL Referee salary is $205,000!!!!??!!🧐😲 Me: pic.twitter.com/5Ofg40Vuxo — Candie' ♓...

What NFL teams have a bye for week 1 of the NFL playoffs?

The NFL regular season was a close race, with the playoff picture remaining unclear heading into Week 18. However, after the final games were played, everything became clear. The Baltimore Ravens came out on top with the best win percentage in the AFC, earning themselves a bye week. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers secured the top spot in the NFC. At the end of the day it means nothing… But the Baltimore Ravens officially finished the regular season with the best record the National Football League. pic.twitter.com/DRtqQxSpkT — Zach Bollinger (@zachbollinger18) January 8, 2024 What determines who gets a bye week for the playoffs? In the NFL postseason, the team that finishes with the best record in each conference is awarded the No. 1 seed, which provides them with a range of benefits. Firstly, they get a bye week during the first round of the playoff s, also known as the Wild Card round. This means they cannot com Pet e in a Game and can rest, prepare, and recover for ...

MLS Cup Playoff penalties rules: what happens if a playoff game is tied?

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There will be more drama from the MLS Cup Playoffs this weekend as eight teams face off in the Conference semi-finals. On Saturday four teams from the East will play in two matches to decide whom will go head-to-head in the Conference final. The same will happen in the Western Conference on Sunday, ahead of the Conference finals on Saturday 2 December. The Conference semi-finals are single-elimination Game s , meaning that the victor will be decided on the night. The Audi #MLSCupPlayoffs are back tomorrow! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/tuaN7vLkS6 — Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 24, 2023 What happens if a playoff game is tied? Unlike Round One, where teams played in best-of-three series, the semi-finals and final will be one-legged affairs. The winner at the end of the 90 minutes will proceed to the next round. If the scores are level after the regulation time another 30 minutes will be played , divided into two 15-minute halves, to decide a winner. If the Game is still tied after ...

Cavaliers secure first playoff appearance without LeBron James since 1998, and this is only the beginning

When the Cleveland Cavaliers swung a blockbuster trade for Donovan Mitchell last summer, they announced themselves as a serious player in the Eastern Conference. Seven months later, that status was officially confirmed, as the Cavs clinched a spot in the playoff s with 108-91 win over the Houston Rockets.  This is the first time that the Cavs have made the playoff s since 2018, which was the third-longest active drought in the league behind the Charlotte Hornets (seven seasons) and the soon-to-be- playoff -bound Sacramento Kings (17 seasons). In addition, the Cavs will soon play postseason basketball without LeBron James for the first time since 1998. If they can win their first-round series, it will be their first series win without James since 1993.  "Organizationally, this is a big deal," Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. "To come from where we came from and every year continue to take steps...