NFL wild-card highlights: Best plays, moments, touchdowns

ByESPN Staff ESPN logo
Monday, January 12, 2026
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The NFL's wild-card weekend kicked off Saturday with a wild one in Carolina, where theLos Angeles Ramshung on for a 34-31 victory over the Panthers. In the late window, the Green Bay Packers led by as many as 18 points before the Chicago Bears made a push in the fourth quarter to beat Green Bay 31-27.

The action continued Sunday with a nail-biter in the early game. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 after four lead changes in the fourth quarter -- all while Bills quarterback Josh Allen sustained multiple injuries during the AFC wild-card playoff. In Sunday's afternoon game, theSan Francisco 49ersdefeated the defending champsPhiladelphia Eaglesfor the NFCwild-card win. Then, Sunday night, the New England Patriotsrolled over the Los Angeles Chargers16-3 to advance.

On Monday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) will host the Houston Texans (12-5) at 8:15 ET (ESPN/ABC).

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