NFL predictions - 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend games, Saturday, January 10, 2026
NFL experts have provided their predictions for the 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend games, which begin on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The general consensus indicates that the road teams are favored in four of the six matchups.
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| Matchup | Expert Consensus | Date and Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers | Rams favored (74.9% FPI prediction) | Sat, Jan 10, 1:30 PM |
| Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears | Packers favored (55.9% FPI prediction) | Sat, Jan 10, 8:00 PM |
| Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars | Split opinions, slight edge to Bills | Sun, Jan 11, 1:00 PM |
| San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles | Eagles favored (-5.5 spread) | Sun, Jan 11, 4:30 PM |
| Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots | Patriots favored (-3.5 spread) | Sun, Jan 11, 8:15 PM |
| Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans | Texans favored (-3 spread) | Mon, Jan 12, 8:15 PM |
Key Insights
- Rams vs. Panthers: ESPN analysts overwhelmingly predict a Rams victory, with one analyst expecting a 35-27 final score. The Rams are a significant favorite, with the FPI prediction giving them a 74.9% chance to win.
- Packers vs. Bears: Experts are split on the outcome of this divisional rivalry game. While FPI gives the Packers a 55.9% win probability, other analysts have picked the Bears to win in a high-scoring game.
- Super Bowl Favorites: Looking further ahead, the Seattle Seahawks are the current favorites to win the Super Bowl LX, followed closely by the Los Angeles Rams, according to betting odds from multiple sources. The AFC favorite is the Denver Broncos.
- Diverse Opinion: Across major media outlets like ESPN and CBS Sports, predictions vary by individual analyst, emphasizing that outcomes are never guaranteed.
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