Playoff Chaos Unfolds: Multiple Upsets Define Wild Card Weekend

The Wild Card Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs lived up to its name, with several surprise victories sending shockwaves throughout the league. In one of the most unexpected upsets of the weekend, the underdog New York Jets took down the heavily favored Buffalo Bills 24-20. In another dramatic match, the Cincinnati Bengals trailed by as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter before mounting an incredible comeback to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 31-28. The Bengals’ victory was capped off by a game-winning field goal with just seconds remaining on the clock. The San Francisco 49ers also suffered an unexpected loss, falling to the Tennessee Titans 27-24 in a back-and-forth contest that saw multiple lead changes throughout. Despite their defeat, the 49ers’ quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, impressed with his clutch performances down the stretch. The other Wild Card Round match between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers was less dramatic, but still thrilling nonetheless. The Vikings emerged victorious 30-27 in overtime, thanks to a game-winning touchdown catch by their receiver, Justin Jefferson. With all four Wild Card Round winners now set, the stage is set for a thrilling Divisional Round bracket. Stay tuned for live updates as we continue to monitor the action and provide analysis of each game.