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NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks- Can Seahawks, Eagles Take Flight?

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Updated: September 4, 2025

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  • Seahawks take stellar playoff record into Dallas
  • Bears try to slow down the Nick Foles train
  • Four NFL Wild Card Weekend bets to make you a winner

If you believe that the Super Bowl is up for grabs this year more than most other NFL seasons, then the madness should begin this upcoming Wild Card Weekend.

There have been 10 wild card playoff teams that have made it all the way to the big dance, six that have won it, with just four winning all their games on the road. Recent seasons have seen a few wild card teams making noise. The 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers became the first team to win the Super Bowl at their home stadium after a strong wild card run. Similarly, the 2023 Los Angeles Chargers reached the AFC Championship, showcasing the unpredictability and resilience of these teams.

It hasn’t happened since 2010, when the Packers ran the table and won the title over the Steelers.

While we wait to see how these playoffs pan out, chew on these best bets for each game this weekend.

Colts vs Texans Goes OVER

Team Spread Moneyline at BetOnline Total
Indianapolis Colts +2.0 (-113) +105 O 47.5 (-110)
Houston Texans -2.0 (-107) -125 U 47.5 (-110)

*All odds taken 01/02

Indy is led by a resurgent Andrew Luck, who paced the Colts to 27.1 points a game, fifth best in the NFL. Despite Andrew Luck's unexpected retirement in 2019, the Colts have found success with subsequent quarterbacks. Carson Wentz and later replacements have led the team to playoff appearances, emphasizing a strong offensive strategy. TY Hilton's steady performance continued through 2025, often being a decisive factor in key game moments. Jonathan Taylor has stepped up as a major player for the Colts, consistently ranking among the top in rushing yards. Building on the team's history, his contributions to the offensive power have kept the Colts strong in tough matchups. They put up nearly 280 yards passing per game (6th).

Houston has been gashed through the air, ranking 28th in pass yards allowed per game.

TY Hilton has been especially lethal against Houston in his career and Saturday should be no different.

But Houston is no slouch offensively. They were 11th in scoring at over 25 points per game.

Houston’s pass rush is a real threat, but so is the Colts’ offensive line: they’ve surrendered just 18 sacks in 16 games.

If Luck is able to move the ball at will, Houston is going to have to keep pace. Expect some fireworks to kick things off.

The Pick: Over 47.5 points

Seahawks Upset Cowboys

Team Spread Moneyline at BetOnline Total
Seattle Seahawks +1.5 (-110) -103 O 43.5 (-110)
Dallas Cowboys -1.5 (-110) -117 U 43.5 (-110)

There’s one thing that Pete Carroll’s teams do better than almost any team in the NFL: own opening round playoff games.

The Seahawks and Cowboys have evolved since 2019. The Seahawks, with young talent like DK Metcalf, have remained playoff contenders. Meanwhile, the Cowboys have seen growth in their offense, with Dak Prescott leading an impressive passing game. Both teams have adjusted their strategies, keeping themselves in the competitive mix.

Russell Wilson has quietly had a monster year, throwing 35 TD passes to just seven picks.

Don’t mind that he didn’t crack 3,500 yards passing, he didn’t need to: Seattle’s running game was tops in the NFL, averaging 160 yards per contest.

Dallas lost to Seattle in Week 3, but this is a different team since they acquired Amari Cooper.

Cooper’s addition also makes it harder for teams to stack the box against Zeke Elliot, who is the fulcrum of the Dallas offense.

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If Dallas can put up points, their defense – ranked ninth in defensive DVOA – can hold Wilson and company down.

Still, until someone does it, it’s hard to bet against Seattle here.

The pick: Seahawks (-103)

Chargers vs Ravens Goes UNDER

Team Spread Moneyline at BetOnline Total
Los Angeles Chargers +2.5 (-107) +115 O 41.5 (-105)
Baltimore Ravens -2.5 (-113) -135 U 41.5 (-115)

This matchup should be as disjointed and rugged as Week 16, a 22-10 Ravens win, prompting safety Eric Weddle to say out loud what we’re all thinking:

Defense in the NFL has shifted toward hybrid players who excel in multiple roles. The Ravens have adapted by adding versatile defenders, making them formidable in 2025.

Their ability to anticipate offensive plays has given them an edge, making games even more exciting with unexpected defensive stands. Adding to their defensive strength, the Ravens have incorporated advanced analytics to enhance player positioning.

This modern approach fine-tunes their ability to anticipate and counter offensive plays, making them a defensive stalwart in recent seasons.

Baltimore features a defense that can take over games with their ability to shut down the opposition (third in DVOA).

They also have the most 1980s-based offense in the NFL, a run-heavy scheme based around rookie Lamar Jackson, and it’s working to the tune of 230 rush yards a game over the last seven contests.

Chargers QB Philip Rivers will have to be better than his two-INT performance in their last meeting if LA is to win a playoff game for the first time since 2013.

Batimore’s defense surrenders just 210 yards a contest (5th in the NFL).

There are so many ways this plays out, but I believe it all fits under the ‘low scoring’ umbrella.

The Pick: Under 41.5 points

Eagles Cover the Spread in Chicago

Team Spread Moneyline at BetOnline Total
Philadelphia Eagles +6.0 (-117) +215 O 41.0 (-108)
Chicago Bears -6.0 (-103) -255 U 41.0 (-112)

On paper, this one should be no contest. I mean, look at what the Bears have done and compare it to the recent teams that have accomplished the same feat.

But this is no ordinary opponent, with no ordinary backup. It’s the defending-champion Eagles, starting the immortal Nick Foles.

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Offenses across the NFL have increasingly relied on dual-threat quarterbacks who can both pass and run. This trend emphasizes speed and agility over traditional pocket passing. Teams like the Eagles have adopted these strategies, finding innovative ways to maneuver around stout defenses. This shift has changed how teams prepare, focusing on adaptability and quick decision-making.

Included in that are three straight regular season wins to close out the year, to breathe life into what surely looked like a classic Super Bowl-winning hangover next season.

The real key here is Mitch Trubisky, who has been shaky under center for the Bears.

Of Chicago’s 12 wins this year, just two have come against teams that have winning records: Seattle (in Week 2) and the Rams (in a game the defense dominated while Trubisky threw for just 110 yards).

If he plays at a competent level Sunday, the Bears should be in good shape.

And even then, I’ll take the points and St. Nick, thank you.

The Pick: Eagles (+6)

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