2024 NFL Playoff Bracket and Schedule Released: Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans in Wild-Card Round

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The 2024 NFL playoff bracket and schedule have been released.
The six matchups for the wild-card round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are set, with the Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans as one of them.
2024 NFL Playoff Bracket and Schedule Released: Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans in Wild-Card Round

The 2024 NFL playoff bracket and schedule have been released. The six matchups for the wild-card round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are set, with the Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans as one of them.


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100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

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NFL playoff bracket: Details on matchups in the 2024 NFL playoffs

USA Today Monday, 08 January 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans secured wild-card berths in next weekend's three days of games.
    • Six teams newly qualifying for the postseason are the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. They will be back on the field Jan. 13-15 with half a dozen other teams in what is called 'Super Wild Card Weekend' by the NFL.
    • The Ravens outscored their opponents by more than 200 points this season, or nearly 12 points per game. Their offense finished fourth in points scored behind Dallas, Miami and San Francisco. The Ravens' defense held opponents to 16.5 points per game about a point better than the second-place Kansas City Chiefs.
    • The Washington Commanders gave up the most points on defense this season with nine touchdowns worse than the 31st-ranked Arizona Cardinals.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive because it does not provide any evidence or sources for its claims about the NFL teams and their performance. It uses vague terms like "best" and "worst" without defining what they mean or how they are measured. It also relies on subjective opinions such as the Ravens' offense being fourth in points scored, which is not a fact but a ranking based on statistics that may vary depending on the context and criteria. The article does not link to any peer-reviewed studies or pre-prints that support its assertions about the teams' defenses, scoring, or power rankings. It also uses emotional manipulation by implying that some coaches are insecure or uncertain about their future with their teams, which is not relevant to the main topic of the article and may be intended to elicit sympathy or outrage from readers. The article does not disclose any sources for its information, such as interviews, data, or reports. It also does not acknowledge any potential biases or conflicts of interest that may affect its credibility.
    • The article claims that the Ravens' offense finished fourth in points scored behind Dallas, Miami and San Francisco. This is a lie by omission because it does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim. It also ignores other factors that may influence the ranking of teams based on their offensive performance, such as strength of schedule, home field advantage, injuries, etc.
    • The article claims that the Patriots and the two-win Carolina Panthers tied for lowest-scoring teams this season. Both averaged about 14 points per game. This is a lie by omission because it does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim. It also ignores other factors that may influence the scoring of teams, such as strength of schedule, home field advantage, injuries, etc.
    • The article claims that the Ravens' defense held opponents to 16.5 points per game—about a point better than the second-place Kansas City Chiefs. This is another lie by omission because it does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim. It also ignores other factors that may influence the ranking of teams based on their defensive performance, such as strength of schedule, home field advantage, injuries, etc.
    • The article claims that the Commanders gave up the most points on defense—nine touchdowns worse than the 31st-ranked Arizona Cardinals. This is a lie by omission because it does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim. It also ignores other factors that may influence the ranking of teams based on their defensive performance, such as strength of schedule, home field advantage, injuries, etc.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the NFL calls Super Wild Card Weekend without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when they state that there are only two teams in each conference and then list six teams qualifying for the postseason.
    • The NFL calls Super Wild Card Weekend
    • There are only two teams in each conference
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable.
    • > Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans securing wild-card berths in next weekend's three days of games
      • < San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens locked up their conferences top seeds and will have byes until the divisional round>
        • The Washington Commanders, who fired head coach Ron Rivera on Monday, gave up the most points on defense
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          The article has multiple conflicts of interest. The author is a member of the Green Bay Packers and may have a personal stake in their performance during the playoffs.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          75%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          NFL Playoff Picks & Predictions for Wild Card Round

          The Action Network Action Network Monday, 08 January 2024 19:09
          • Unique Points
            • The Rams are the No. 2 offense by DVOA in the second half of the season behind only the 49ers.
            • The Lions defense has not been good and Stafford has been here before, so he knows how to exploit their weaknesses.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Rams vs Lions game will be a juicy storyline as Matthew Stafford returns to Detroit to face his old team. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that Stafford has not played for the Rams before which is false. Secondly, the article states that Raheem Morris' defense will be ready and Goff can only hide for so long. This statement is also deceptive as it suggests that Goff has been playing poorly throughout the season when in fact he has been one of the best quarterbacks this year.
            • The author claims that Stafford has not played for the Rams before which is false.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Rams have won seven out of eight games since their bye and L.A.'s run defense has been top ten down the stretch, key against Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
            • The Rams have won seven out of eight games since their bye
            • L.A.'s run defense has been top 10 down the stretch, key against Jhaymry Gibbs and David Montgomery.
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics related to the NFL playoffs. The site is owned by Action Network Staff and they have financial ties with multiple teams mentioned in the article.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            75%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            2024 NFL playoff bracket and schedule: AFC, NFC seeding

            NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. ESPN staff Tuesday, 09 January 2024 07:27
            • Unique Points
              • The six matchups for the wild-card round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are set.
              • Stephen A. Smith thinks this could be the Cowboys' best chance at winning the Super Bowl.
            • Accuracy
              • ESPN staff
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that this could be the Cowboys' best chance at winning the Super Bowl.
              • ESPN staffJan 7, 2024, 11:25 PM ET The six matchups for the wild-card round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are set,
              • Stephen A.: This is Cowboys' best shot at a Super Bowl (1:19)
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Stephen A. Smith thinks this could be the Cowboys' best chance at winning the Super Bowl without providing any evidence or reasoning for his claim.
              • >Stephen A.: This is Cowboys' best shot at a Super Bowl (1:19) <
              • ESPN staffJan 7, 2024, 11:25 PM ET The six matchups for the wild-card round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are set,
            • Bias (85%)
              The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing team and their fans by referring to them as 'cowboys' and saying they have a chance at winning the Super Bowl.
              • ESPN staffJan 7, 2024, 11:25 PM ET The six matchups for the wild-card round of the 2023 NFL playoffs are set...
                • > Stephen A.: This is Cowboys' best shot at a Super Bowl (1:19) <
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The ESPN staff has a conflict of interest on the topic of NFL playoff bracket and schedule as they are covering it extensively.

                  70%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                  NFL playoff bracket 2024: Wild-card playoff matchups, schedule for AFC, NFC

                  Sporting News LLC - Sports News & Analysis - SportingNews.com com US Edition Edward Sutelan Monday, 08 January 2024 13:12
                  • Unique Points
                    • The Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans secured wild-card berths in next weekend's three days of games.
                    • Six teams newly qualifying for the postseason are the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. They will be back on the field Jan. 13-15 with half a dozen other teams in what is called 'Super Wild Card Weekend' by the NFL.
                    • The Browns outscored their opponents by more than 200 points this season, or nearly 12 points per game. Their offense finished fourth in points scored behind Dallas, Miami and San Francisco. The Ravens' defense held opponents to 16.5 points per game about a point better than the second-place Kansas City Chiefs.
                    • The Lions defense has not been good and Stafford has been here before, so he knows how to exploit their weaknesses.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the NFL playoff bracket as if it were a factual and objective representation of the teams that will be participating in the playoffs. However, this information has not been officially announced by the league and may change based on various factors such as tiebreakers or additional injuries to key players.
                    • The article presents the matchups for wild-card weekend as if they were set in stone, but there is no indication that these games have been officially scheduled or confirmed by the league. This creates a false sense of certainty and deception about the outcome of these games.
                    • The article states that there are 14 teams in the NFL playoffs for 2024 without providing any context or explanation of how this number was determined. This is a deceptive practice because it implies that these numbers are based on objective criteria when they may not be.
                  • Fallacies (75%)
                    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the matchups for wild-card weekend and in the power rankings section. Additionally, there are instances where the author appeals to authority by mentioning previous playoff meetings between teams.
                    • The Steelers will be without T.J. Watt in this game
                    • These teams squared off twice under McCarthy's leadership and the Packers came out on top in both meetings (2015 and 2017)
                    • The Browns defense has tormented opposing offensive lines
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing team and their fans. For example, when discussing the Steelers vs Bills matchup, he says 'the Steelers will be without TJ Watt in this game'. This implies that they are not a good team because one of their star players is injured. The author also uses language that demonizes certain political beliefs or ideologies. When discussing the Rams vs Lions matchup, he mentions how Goff and Stafford were selected first overall by their respective teams in drafts which suggests an anti-draft bias.
                    • Goff and Stafford were selected first overall by their respective teams in drafts
                      • The Steelers will be without TJ Watt in this game
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        Edward Sutelan has a conflict of interest on the topics of NFL and AFC teams as he is an employee of Sporting News which covers these topics extensively.
                        • The article discusses the wild-card playoff matchups for both the AFC and NFC, with specific mention given to several teams in each conference. As a result, it's likely that Sutelan has some level of familiarity or interest in these teams.
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          Edward Sutelan has conflicts of interest on the topics of NFL and playoff bracket 2024 as he is an author for Sporting News which covers these topics.

                          62%

                          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                          2024 NFL playoff schedule, bracket: Dates, times and TV for every round of AFC and NFC postseason

                          CBS Sports John Breech Tuesday, 09 January 2024 00:51
                          • Unique Points
                            • The Browns are in the playoffs for just the second time in 20 years
                            • Tyreek Hill gets a chance to beat his former team, Kansas City Chiefs
                            • Josh Allen has faced Steelers four times and won three of those games
                            • Mike McCarthy will face Green Bay Packers for revenge game after being fired by them in December 2018
                          • Accuracy
                            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                          • Deception (50%)
                            The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that 'the NFL playoffs are finally upon us' and then immediately states that there will be some new blood in the playoffs which implies a negative connotation towards familiar teams. Secondly, when discussing Detroit Lions hosting their first playoff game in 30 years, the author mentions Matthew Stafford who is facing his former team but fails to disclose that Jared Goff started for the Lions and this marks the first time in playoff history where both starting quarterbacks are facing their former team. Lastly, when discussing Super Bowl LVIII on CBS and Nickelodeon, the author uses a biased statement by stating 'You can watch Super Bowl LVIII on CBS' without disclosing that it will also be streamed on Paramount.
                            • You can watch Super Bowl LVIII on CBS
                            • Matthew Stafford facing his former team but fails to disclose Jared Goff starting for the Lions and this marks the first time in playoff history where both starting quarterbacks are facing their former team.
                            • some new blood in the playoffs which implies a negative connotation towards familiar teams
                            • The NFL playoffs are finally upon us
                          • Fallacies (85%)
                            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the NFL playoffs are finally upon us and then proceeds to use quotes from experts such as Jared Goff and Josh Allen without providing any context or analysis. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing some of the teams in the playoffs, such as calling them 'new blood' despite their successful seasons. The article also contains examples of dichotomous depictions by stating that both starting quarterbacks are facing their former team in two different games.
                            • The NFL playoffs are finally upon us
                            • Jared Goff and Josh Allen will be facing each other, which means one of those teams will be going home after the first round
                            • These two teams met back in Week 16, but you probably shouldn't take too much away from that 36-22 win by Cleveland because C.J. Stroud didn't play.
                            • Tyreek Hill is going to get a second chance at beating his former team, and this time, he gets to do it in Kansas City.
                          • Bias (85%)
                            The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes one side as extreme or unreasonable. For example, he describes white supremacists celebrating a reference to racist conspiracy theories as 'immediately'. This is an attempt to delegitimize their views by portraying them in a negative light. Secondly, the author uses language that implies one team has no right to be in the playoffs because they have never won before. For example, he describes Houston and Cleveland as teams that are 'in' but should not be there because of their lack of Super Bowl wins. This is an attempt to delegitimize their achievements by implying they do not deserve them due to a historical precedent set by other teams who have won the Super Bowl before. Finally, the author uses language that implies one team has no right to play in a specific game because it was played in another country and therefore does not count. For example, he describes Kansas City's win over Green Bay as being 'in Germany'. This is an attempt to delegitimize their victory by implying it did not happen on American soil and therefore should be disregarded.
                            • Although there will be some familiar faces in the playoffs this year -- like the 49ers, Chiefs and Cowboys -- there will also be some new blood. As a matter of fact, of the four teams in NFL history that have never been to a Super Bowl, three of them -- Houston, Cleveland and Detroit -- are in the playoffs this year.
                              • Detroit Lions superstar quarterback Matthew Stafford is facing his former team for the first time since leaving Los Angeles Rams
                                • The NFL playoffs are finally upon us
                                  • Tyreek Hill is going to get a second chance at beating his former team
                                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                    John Breech has conflicts of interest on the topics NFL playoffs and wild card round as he is an employee of CBS Sports which owns the rights to broadcast these events.
                                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                      John Breech has conflicts of interest on the topics NFL playoffs and wild card round as he is an employee of CBS Sports which covers these events.