The National League Football playoffs kick off this weekend with six Wild Card matchups.
In the AFC, the Los Angeles Chargers are facing off against the Houston Texans, the Pittsburgh Steelers are taking on the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, and the Denver Broncos are aiming to upset the Buffalo Bills.
In the NFC, the Green Bay Packers are battling the Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Commanders are facing off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Minnesota Vikings are taking on the Los Angeles Rams.
The staff at Newsweek Sports has made predictions for all six matchups. Continue reading for the predictions on Packers vs. Eagles.
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The No. 7 seeded Packers (11-6) are taking on the No. 2 seeded Eagles (14-3) in a rematch of Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season.
The Packers and Eagles opened their seasons in Brazil, where Philadelphia won an exciting 34-29 game.
Both teams put together impressive seasons since, with the Eagles entering the playoffs having won 12 of their last 13 games since the Week 5 bye.
The Packers, on the other hand, lost their final two games of the season against divisional opponents in the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.
The Packers had a surprise playoff win last year over another NFC East opponent in the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles had a disappointing first-round exit last year, but made the Super Bowl just two seasons ago, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Will the Packers get revenge for Week 1, or will the Eagles march to the Divisional Round? Here's how the staff expects this game to go.
Matt Levine: This is a rematch of Week 1 in Brazil when the Eagles topped the Packers. Philadelphia has been without Jalen Hurts due to a concussion but he seems ready to go. Saquon Barkley had an incredible season and will look to add to it all. All signs point toward the Eagles here but Jordan Love won't back down. Give me the Packers to pull off the upset and advance.
Prediction: Packers 33, Eagles 30
Noah Camras: This game should be one of the most exciting games of Wild Card Weekend with two teams capable of putting together a Super Bowl run. This game will be high scoring, and should replicate the Week 1 battle they had in Brazil. This one will be close, but in the end, the Eagles will escape with a win to move on to the Divisional Round.
Prediction: Eagles 34, Packers 30
How to Watch Packers vs Eagles NFL Wild Card Weekend
Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles on NFL Wild Card Weekend kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET.
The game will be broadcast on FOX.
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