C.J. Stroud may face a lot of blitzes, the Steelers need a defensive tackle to step up and a Josh Allen target could be pivotal.

With NFL Wild Card Weekend just a few days away, it's time to take stock of the games we have on tap. We're covering everything from every conceivable angle here at CBSSports.com, and one of the things we wanted to take a look at is which teams have the best chance to pull of an upset in the first round.

What will Wild Card Weekend bring for the six AFC teams in action? We get you ready for the matchups with insider notes and analysis.

The final game of wild-card week is also the closest matchup in the odds: The Minnesota Vikings are currently 1-point favorites at the Los Angeles Rams. The game opened with the Vikings almost a field-goal favorite, but the odds have gotten tighter. Our staff are leaning towards the home team.

NFL.com's editors predict the entire playoff race, picking winners for all 13 games, including Super Bowl LIX. Which teams will advance from Wild Card Weekend? Which No. 1 seed could get knocked out before the Big Game?

SportsLine's model has revealed its NFL playoff bracket 2025 picks and predictions for Super Wild Card Weekend 2025

The NFL expanded from 12 to 14 playoff teams in 2020. The NFL playoffs are single elimination. The four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record.