Saturday Showdowns: Bills aim to unseat Broncos, Seahawks host division rival

• Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos: This AFC clash pits Josh Allen's high-powered Bills offense against the AFC's top seed and their formidable defense. Experts are sharply divided on this outcome. While the Broncos secured the No. 1 seed, many believe the "on a mission" Bills could pull off a narrow upset to advance to the AFC Championship. The key will be which defense makes a crucial stop late in the game.
• San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks: In a rematch of their Week 18 encounter, the NFC's top-seeded Seahawks are the consensus pick to defeat the injury-plagued 49ers. Seattle's potent run game, led by Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet, is expected to exploit San Francisco's defensive vulnerabilities. Most predictions forecast a comfortable Seahawks victory at home.

Sunday Slates: Patriots face hot Texans, Rams challenge Bears

• Houston Texans at New England Patriots: This game features two of the league's hottest teams, with the Texans on a 10-game winning streak and the Patriots at 14-1 since an early season slump. Experts anticipate a low-scoring, defensive struggle. The outcome is a toss-up, with predictions split between a narrow Patriots win and a slight edge for the red-hot Texans.
• Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears: The high-octane Rams offense is widely expected to be too much for the Bears' defense to handle. The Rams are the consensus pick in this matchup, with most analysts projecting a victory of at least a touchdown as they look to secure their spot in the NFC Championship game.

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