The NFL playoffs is a different animal than every other sport. One loss & the season is over. The first round of the NFL, which is called the Wild Card Weekend, had three days of action-packed gridiron fun. The docket featured six games with twelve teams. We rank the best to worst in moments the teams had over the Wild Card Weekend. The best moments were teams on the rise and wanting to get deeper in the playoff picture. The worst moments could mean your team will have much work to do in the off-season to improve on things.

#1.THAT IS THE END OF THAT CHAPTER

Josh Allen may have said that is the end of that chapter of his play on Saturday night, as he torched the Patriots with his arms and legs. Josh Allen and the Bills made NFL playoff history scoring a touchdown on their first seven possessions. The Bills played like they were the Rebel Alliance and saved the galaxy by killing off the Evil Empire Patriots. All the bad losses over the years the Bills took from Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. It was time to stand up to the playground bully as the Bills played an impressive game. The offense, defense, and Special teams of the Bills defended their home from the invaders while playing a complete game in frigid temperatures in Buffalo.

#2.THEY’LL BE BACK

You think they are gone. You write them off. The Chiefs are back in the post-season and they look like their familiar badass selves. The Walrus on the sideline is barking in the calls. Patrick Mahomes and the offense are defending Arrowhead Stadium by lighting up the score board. Chiefs defense pushed the on switch and played well once again in post-season like they never had a problem at all during the regular season. This was Patrick Mahomes’ first ever wild card game. Mahomes will be looking to get his team to another AFC Championship when they defend Arrowhead once again in the Divisional round.

#3.TAMPA TOM FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

We know Tom Brady will be playing solid football in the year 2099. We know Tom Brady has found the fountain of youth. Tampa Tom was looking very sharp over the Eagles in his first game defending the Buccaneers championship run. It seems like the Buccaneers continue to mount up injuries. Versus the Eagles, a few of Tom’s security guards on the line came away with some injuries.

When is Tom Brady going to help the people around him find that secret to success of that hidden fountain? The one that only Tampa Tom knows about.

#4. STAFFORD FINALLY GETS THAT FIRST PLAYOFF WIN

Matthew Stafford finally gets his first ever playoff victory. First time the NFL had a playoff game on a Monday night. Let’s remember before we do the Hokey Pokey, let’s turn it around quickly. Rams played a bad Cardinals team. The guy the Rams sent to Detroit, Jared Goff for Stafford, has won playoff games in a Rams uniform. I want to see how Stafford does in the divisional round. I want to see if Stafford brings his game to an even higher level in the divisional round.

#5.JIMMY JUST WINS BABY

Jimmy Garoppolo might be the prettiest guy in the NFL. Most people will tell you this. Garoppolo’s play is not always pretty. Did the Cowboys gift wrap that victory for the 49ers? Cowboys shot themselves in the foot but still made it a close game. Does Jimmy have the Killer instinct? The announcers talked about if the 49ers win the game versus the Cowboys it will change Jimmy Garoppolo’s legacy. All’s Jimmy does is win and he did that. Then what is the problem? If Jimmy Garoppolo wins the Superbowl, he may be compared to guys like Joe Flacco or Trent Dilfer. It is not pretty how they get it done, but with a good running game and a defense, they are serviceable. Let’s face it. Jimmy is the best quarterback the 49ers have right now. Trey Lance was drafted in the first round and he is not even close to being an everyday starter in the NFL. The 49ers have to hope Jimmy can Dilfer it up all the way past the Superbowl.

#6. BENGALS BROUGHT BACK THE ICKY SHUFFLE

When you have not won a playoff game in 31 seasons, I think it’s OK to bring back an old touchdown celebration. The Icky Shuffle resurfaced for Cincinnati after their first score. Bengals win their first playoff game since 1990. When it comes to the Bengals, my simple question is will their play turn back to bumble-like? The Bengal defense did bend but did not break in the end zone. Raiders settle for field goals. Love the Bengals high powered offense with Joe Burrow behind center. That defense looks more Bumble than Bengal.

#7.WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

The face of Bill Belichick above says it all!!! How many times have Patriot teams with Bill Belichick running the show just done what the Bills did to them last weekend? Patriots were always running up the score, especially against Buffalo. Belichick did improve his team from last season adding free agents and drafting Mac Jones. Patriots are still nowhere close to their Empire status. Can Mac Jones even be able to hold Tom Brady’s jock strap in years to come?

#8.TUB OF LARD

What would Hank Hill say if he saw Dak Prescott scramble at the end of the game with seconds left and no time outs?

That… or “What the Hell, McCarthy” or “Dang it you stupid tub of lard.” Coaching, coaching, and coaching in Dallas. Stupid call on the last drive. The penalties. Stupid penalties. Lots of talent in Dallas on the roster. The Cowboys need yet another change.

#9.THE GHOST OF JOHN MADDEN IS NOT ENOUGH

The final game of regular season, the Las Vegas Raiders honored the passing of John Madden. Madden was head coach when the Oakland Raiders won the Superbowl in 1976 versus the Minnesota Vikings. It seems wherever the Raiders call home in present times, in whatever city, it does not matter. It’s all about black and silver which equals Raider nation. That last win in regular season, many players could have been considered being a part of one of those All-Madden teams. The Raiders win over the Chargers was magic-like. On Saturday in the red zone, John Madden did not pull any strings in the heavens as Raiders could only muster up field goal after field goal. Scoring 19 points against an average defense that did not break in the red zone. The Raiders overcame many obstacles just to get to the Wild Card Weekend. This Raider team may have to make some big changes to get themselves back to the post-season. Is Derek Carr one of those changes? Plus the team needs a car service to reduce the number of DUI’S they have racked up in one season.

#10. EAGLES HURTING AT QUARTERBACK

Run Forest, run!! Can Jalen Hurts beat you with his arm? Buccaneers made Hurts one dimensional on Sunday. Buccaneers defense dared Hurts to beat them with his arm by stacking the box. All’s Hurts wants to do is take off. I’m surprised the Eagles don’t run the wishbone offense on every play. It was Nick Foles that won the Superbowl over the Patriots behind center in a Eagles uniform. Carson Wentz looks more and more like a top pick failure as the Eagles got rid of him because they drafted Hurts. The Eagles may need to address the quarterback position again. Do they waste another top pick at that position?

#11.TIME IS UP

Once upon a time ago, the Big Ben clock in Pittsburgh stayed upright in any condition. People the size of bulldozers hanging all over it. Weather conditions. Big Ben would stay upright and would not crumble on impact. The once powerful arm that took Steel City deep in the playoffs almost every year. It’s shameful to see Big Ben Roethlisberger’s last game & last stand look that bad. It’s been looking like that for years in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger’s arm can’t throw the ball down the field. Age caught up to him years ago. Pittsburgh is where coaches turn into the Pope and hold on to the same position for decades. Pittsburgh is where they draft talented receivers, but are not always playing with a full deck. The Steel curtain will always get this team out of trouble. They rely so much on their defense that it turns into a shower curtain filled with holes. How long will it take the Steelers to find another quarterback? If the Steelers dumped Big Ben years ago, could this team have a young reliable option right now?

#12. BIRDS CAN’T FLY THE ENTIRE SEASON

The Arizona Cardinals looked like the best team in the NFC after the first ten games. The Cardinals back into the post-season with some real questionable play that left you scratching your head in the last six weeks. Losing to the Lions should get some people fired. The Cardinals could not stay healthy last season as their injury bug took them out of the playoff picture at the end and let the Bears walk in the back door. This year the same thing wounded wings of many of their players. Then the entire team just had a complete meltdown. Looked stale on Monday night versus the Rams. If I was an Arizona fan, I would be one angry bird right now. Is Kyle Murray the real deal? I would have questions for my head coach as well.