Wild Card Weekend concluded with a series of blowouts, leaving fans and analysts frustrated by the lack of competitive games. With an average point margin exceeding 17 points across the matchups, only the game between the Washington Commanders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offered any real suspense. Andy Barons and Matt Haron reflect on standout performances, including touchdowns from unexpected players like Rashod Bateman and Curtis Samuel, while expressing disappointment over the predictability of the outcomes.

The Rams particularly impressed, with a dominant win against the Vikings, showcased by their ability to pressure Minnesota's quarterback, Sam Darnold, leading to a playoff record of nine sacks. The duo of Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson shone in the Ravens' victory over the Steelers, emphasizing the physicality disparity between the teams. Despite these highlights, the overall theme of the weekend was disappointment, as the competitive spirit typical of playoff football seemed absent.