What a WILD Weekend!
What a weekend. If you’re like me, you’re currently nursing a "playoff hangover" consisting of equal parts Buffalo wings, light beer, and the pure adrenaline that only NFL Wild Card weekend can provide. We just witnessed six games where the scriptwriters clearly went off the rails.
From Caleb Williams cementing his "Him" status to Aaron Rodgers potentially playing his final snaps in a Steelers uniform (yeah, that still feels weird to say), the opening round of the 2026 playoffs was an absolute fever dream.
Here is the breakdown of the chaos we just survived.
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: The Caleb Williams Arrival
Let’s start with the "Monsters of the Midway" reminding everyone why we love (and Green Bay fans hate) this rivalry. The Chicago Bears trailing 21-3 at halftime looked like the same old story. But Caleb Williams didn't get the memo.
Throwing for 361 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns—including that absolute seed to DJ Moore with less than two minutes left—was the stuff of legend. Watching the Bears snap a 15-year playoff win drought against the Packers at Soldier Field? That’s pure cinema. Sorry, Jordan Love, but the "desperation heave" era has moved south.
Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: The End of an Era?
Monday night in Pittsburgh was... well, it was a "rock fight" until it wasn't. The Houston Texans defense is officially terrifying. They smothered Aaron Rodgers, holding the Steelers to just 6 points and essentially forcing a legendary QB into a nightmare.
C.J. Stroud was a bit shaky early, but that 92-yard drive to find Christian Kirk settled the nerves. Between the scoop-and-score and the late pick-six, the Texans proved they don't need a perfect game to blow you out. For Mike Tomlin and Rodgers, the questions this offseason are going to be louder than the Acrisure Stadium crowd.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold
The defending champ Philadelphia Eagles are out. Brock Purdy walked into the Linc and reminded Philly fans that last year wasn't a fluke. The story here, though, was the sideline meltdown between Nick Sirianni and A.J. Brown. You love to see the passion, but you hate to see your star WR go catch-less after the first quarter in a season-defining game.
Christian McCaffrey continues to be a cheat code, scoring the go-ahead TD late. The Niners are moving on, but the loss of George Kittle to a torn Achilles is a massive blow that every fan (except maybe Seahawks fans) hates to see.
Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Allen’s Road Warrior Moment
The Buffalo Bills haven't won a road playoff game since the early 90s, but Josh Allen decided to put the team on his back in Jacksonville. This game had four lead changes in the fourth quarter alone.
It was a physical, grueling matchup that ended with Cole Bishop snagging a Trevor Lawrence pass to seal it 27-24. The Bills are heading to Denver next, but they’ll be doing it without Gabe Davis, who unfortunately suffered a torn ACL.
The Wunderfan Take: Why We Do This
Look, being a fan is exhausting. We base our entire social calendars around these games. We spend a fortune on jerseys and stadium beers that cost more than a gallon of gas.
That’s why I’m obsessed with what we’re doing at Wunderfan. Whether you’re a heartbroken Eagles fan or a jubilant Bears supporter, you shouldn't just be "giving" to the sport—you should be getting something back. While I was watching Drake Maye lead the New England Patriots to a gritty win over the Chargers, I was earning points just for tuning in, and those points turn into gift cards.
If you aren't using the app yet, you're basically leaving money on the table while your team leaves points on the field. Download Wunderfan and get in the game within the game.
What’s next? The Divisional Round is set, and it’s looking spicy with the 49ers at Seattle and the Texans heading to Foxborough.