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Ranking the NFL Divisional Round Weekend’s Underdogs with Upset Potential

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4. Houston Texans
Texans vs Chiefs Matchup Page

Spread: Texas +8.5 (-112) | Chiefs -8.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Texans +350 | Chiefs -450
Total: OVER 41.5 (-110) | UNDER 41.5 (-110)

They might not have the longest odds, but the Houston Texans face the most daunting path in the Divisional Round. The AFC South winners are tasked with getting past the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

When these teams met a few weeks ago, the Texans were completely outmatched. Houston put up 311 yards of total offense, turning the ball over twice, and playing at a deficit since the outset. A similar game script will unfold this weekend.

Houston punched its ticket into the Divisional Round by virtue of the four interceptions they forced against the Los Angeles Chargers. Without that benefit against the Chiefs, they're looking at an insurmountable climb to the AFC Championship Game.

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3. Los Angeles Rams
Rams vs Eagles Matchup Page

Spread: Rams +6.5 (-115) | Eagles -6.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Rams +220 | Eagles -270
Total: OVER 44.5 (-104) | UNDER 44.5 (-118)

Somehow, the Los Angeles Rams have gone on an incredible 6-1 since Week 13. In doing so, they moved atop the NFC West and claimed their first playoff victory since Super Bowl LVI. However, they'll meet their match in trying to get past the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.

The Rams enter Sunday's contest as +6.5 underdogs, the fifth time over their last seven games in which they've been underdogs. Obviously, they've had some success in overcoming those odds in the past, but they have yet to face a defense of the Eagles' caliber along their run.

Technically, this is LA's second straight road game, and they face cross-country travel on a short week. The Rams might be able to pull off the upset, but we have a couple of teams ranked ahead of them.

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2. Buffalo Bills
Ravens vs Bills Matchup Page

Spread: Ravens -1.5 (-102) | Bills +1.5 (-120)
Moneyline: Ravens -118 | Bills +100
Total: OVER 51.5 (-106) | UNDER 51.5 (-104)

After opening as short favorites, the Buffalo Bills were quickly bought down to home underdogs in their Divisional Round clash versus the Baltimore Ravens. Considering their virtually unmatched offensive prowess, the Bills have to like their chances of pulling off the upset at home.

Buffalo has been on a heater to end the season. Not including Week 18, the AFC East winners are averaging 36.7 points and 419.8 yards over their last six. That pace should continue against a Ravens' defense that has been exposed on several occasions this season.

Home-field advantage is worth a lot in the playoffs, especially when we're talking about the relentless Bills Mafia. This line isn't done moving, but if the Bills are underdogs, the Ravens are on upset watch.

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1. Washington Commanders
Commanders vs Lions Matchup Page

Spread: Commanders +9.5 (-118) | Lions -9.5 (-104)
Moneyline: Commanders +385 | Lions -500
Total: OVER 55.5 (-105) | UNDER 55.5 (-115)

No one thought it would go down like this. In their first season with Jayden Daniels under center, the Washington Commanders have gone on an unstoppable run to the Divisional Round. Still, we're not writing off their chances of making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game.

Washington asserted itself as a legitimate contender since the early stages of the season. Since Week 3, the Commanders have gone 4-2 straight up as underdogs. Included in that is their come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Following that victory, the Commanders have now gone 5-0 in their last five one-score games.

The betting market has the Detroit Lions firmly out in front, but this is a Commanders squad that has proven it can hang with anyone. Washington could do the unthinkable and knock off the Lions on Saturday.

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4. Houston Texans
Texans vs Chiefs Matchup Page

Spread: Texas +8.5 (-112) | Chiefs -8.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Texans +350 | Chiefs -450
Total: OVER 41.5 (-110) | UNDER 41.5 (-110)

They might not have the longest odds, but the Houston Texans face the most daunting path in the Divisional Round. The AFC South winners are tasked with getting past the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

When these teams met a few weeks ago, the Texans were completely outmatched. Houston put up 311 yards of total offense, turning the ball over twice, and playing at a deficit since the outset. A similar game script will unfold this weekend.

Houston punched its ticket into the Divisional Round by virtue of the four interceptions they forced against the Los Angeles Chargers. Without that benefit against the Chiefs, they're looking at an insurmountable climb to the AFC Championship Game.

Texans vs. Chiefs Odds & Predictions, Free Picks, Prop Bets Today & Injury Updates

Ranking the NFL Divisional Round Weekend’s Underdogs with Upset Potential

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