NFL Wild Card Round: From A to Z, according to Diagonal Guru

Like every Monday of the #NFLxESPN season, we go with the conclusions of the Wild Card Round A to Z, according to the Guru.

Like every Monday, we go with the conclusions after the Wild Card Round of the regular season in the #NFLXESPN.

A) Despite starting slowly again, the Chicago Bears They obtained their most important victory in 15 years. Again fickle, but Caleb Williams It is special, and the pass on the fourth attempt is a poem and has a winning gene; I didn't like some of Ben Johnson's decisions. The defense changed its face in the 2nd half, but they lost T.J. Edwards #NFLXESPN

B) It's going to be a difficult loss to swallow for the Green Bay Packers. Up 15 points, Matt LaFleur He refused to run the ball anymore, and now his job could be in check. Jordan Love He played a great game, but the kicker's mistakes Brandon McManus They cost dearly. Jeff Hafley has interest in hiring him for HC #NFLXESPN

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Bills advance to divisional round thanks to game-sealing interception

Cole Bishop secures the Bills' victory by intercepting Trevor Lawrence's play.

C) The Los Angeles Rams haven't been playing up to their potential for a while, but Matthew Stafford it grew in the definitive series with that beautiful TD to Colby Parkinson; concern about injury to right hand finger. TO Los Angeles They blocked another punt and the special teams disappointed again, and the secondary looked weak #NFLXESPN

D) The Carolina Panthers proved they belonged in the postseason, and Bryce Young closed a season of progress in a good way; Having said that, I would wait to give him a long-term contract. Jalen Coker He had the best game of his career, but the defense faltered in the final series. Good season for Panthers #NFLXESPN

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49ers magic! McCaffrey TD after Jennings pass

49ers magic! McCaffrey TD after Jennings pass

E) The Buffalo Bills earned their first road playoff victory since 1992. Josh Allen battled through a hand injury and a knee injury, and distributed the ball exceptionally; Brandin Cooks He had a key reception. The defense remains vulnerable on the ground, but recorded two interceptions #NFLXESPN

F) It's hard to explain why the Jacksonville Jaguars didn't run the ball more when they averaged more than six yards per carry, and were particularly successful running the ball out. Trevor Lawrence He had great moments, but threw two costly interceptions. Jacksonville is on the right path #NFLXESPN

G) Resilience is the first word that comes to mind with these San Francisco 49ers. It was difficult for them to run and Brock Purdy He threw two interceptions, but he grew DeMarcus Robinson and the defense with Eric Kendricks to the head. George Kittle He tore his Achilles tendon, and without it, the running game will suffer. #NFLXESPN

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Patriots beat Chargers with impeccable defensive performance!

The Patriots beat the Chargers 16-3 and advance to the divisional round, thanks to a dominant defensive performance that controlled the game from start to finish.

H) The defending champions were eliminated, and their offense once again looked broken. Beyond the good day of Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts He looked uncomfortable all year, A.J. Brown He is disengaged and dropped key passes. Quinyion Mitchell He had two interceptions, but it was not enough, and Nick Sirianni could be in trouble in Philadelphia #NFLXESPN

I) The New England Patriots won their first playoff game since 2019. Drake Maye He wasn't fine, but he used his legs well; He suffered poor protection from his rookie offensive linemen. Rhamondre Stevenson has become the spearhead of the attack. The defense of New England glow; He limited the running game and constantly pressured Herbert. You have to monitor Christian Gonzalez #NFLXESPN

J) Justin Herbert They now have an 0-3 record in the playoffs, but the reality is that it is a miracle that they have gotten this far, with that porous offensive line, which once again allowed six sacks. Obviously the ankle Omarion Hampton It wasn't right, and they couldn't run. The defense did its part again, but Greg Roman may not be the right offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers #NFLXESPN