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NFL Wild-Card Weekend Drama Unfolds with Historic Wins and Freezing Conditions

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Find out how the NFL wild-card games unfolded with dramatic wins, freezing conditions, and streaming firsts! Who made history and what unexpected surprises happened? Read on to catch up on the latest from the NFL playoffs.

The NFL wild-card weekend was filled with excitement and unexpected turns as teams battled in freezing conditions and historic matchups. From the coldest game in NFL history between the Chiefs and Dolphins to the young QB making playoff history, C.J. Stroud, with the Texans, the games were action-packed. The playoff game between the Chiefs and Dolphins was not just about football but also about enduring brutal weather conditions, with Andy Reid's frozen mustache stealing the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Bills-Steelers game faced a postponed schedule due to dangerous winter storm predictions.

In the midst of the playoff frenzy, rookie C.J. Stroud made NFL history by becoming the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game, leading the Texans to a resounding victory. The Green Bay Packers shocked the Cowboys with a stunning upset, becoming the first No. 7 seed in NFL history to win a playoff game. As the playoffs progress, fans are eagerly anticipating the divisional round matchups and potential upsets. Stay tuned to see how the playoff bracket unfolds and which teams will advance to the next round.

As the NFL playoffs continue, interesting tidbits emerge, such as Peacock's streaming record during the Chiefs-Dolphins game and the emotional victory of Jared Goff against his former team in a thrilling Lions-Rams showdown. Additionally, the NFL reveals plans for the divisional round games, setting the stage for more intense matchups and surprising outcomes. With each game bringing new excitement and unpredictable moments, the NFL playoffs are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

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Chiefs and Dolphins play fourth-coldest game in NFL history at ... (Yahoo News)

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Stroud becomes youngest QB to win playoff game as Texans rout ... (CBC.ca)

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The weather at Arrowhead Stadium just made its mark in NFL history.

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NFL wild card: Andy Reid's mustache frozen over with icicles during ... (Yahoo Sports)

Peacock cameras repeatedly zoomed in on the Kansas City head coach's mustache throughout the first half as a makeshift barometer of the frigid conditions.

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Bills-Steelers 2024 NFL playoff game postponed until Monday (CBS News)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the game will be played on Monday at 4:30 p.m..

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Chiefs and Dolphins play fourth-coldest game in NFL history (The Associated Press)

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NFL playoffs: What We Learned from Texans' blowout win over ... (NFL.com)

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Chiefs handle brutal conditions of 4th coldest game in NFL history ... (Yahoo Sports)

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Bills-Steelers playoff game moved to Monday over dangerous winter ... (The Associated Press)

A potentially dangerous snowstorm in the Buffalo region led the NFL to push back the Bills' wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from ...

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Chiefs and Dolphins play fourth-coldest game in NFL history at ... (ABC News)

Kansas City plays the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium. ByDAVE SKRETTA AP sports writer. January 13, 2024, 10:11 AM.

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Report: NFL Nearly Moved Steelers Game to Atlanta (Sports Illustrated)

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Texans' C.J. Stroud becomes youngest NFL QB to win a playoff game (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Houston Texans rookie C.J. Stroud made NFL playoff history Saturday in a 45-14 rout at home versus the Cleveland Browns.

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Sunday's NFL doubleheader of wild-card games features the Packers versus Cowboys, and concludes with the Rams visiting Lions.

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NFL Sunday schedule: How to watch Packers-Cowboys, Rams ... (AZCentral.com)

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Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy declares for 2024 NFL Draft (Yahoo Sports)

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Peacock's NFL Playoff Game Sets Streaming Record (Hollywood Reporter)

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