The excitement of the NFL playoffs is reaching a fever pitch as teams brace themselves for the divisional round following an exhilarating Wild Card Weekend. With only eight teams left vying for the coveted Lombardi Trophy, the stage is set for a thrilling battle, as top seeds gear up for their championship pursuits.

As we look ahead to the divisional round, Vegas has weighed in with early odds that reveal the favorites in the championship hunt. Chiefs and Lions have established themselves as front-runners, but the spotlight is firmly on the anticipated clash between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens.

Divisional Round Early Odds:

- **Texans at Chiefs (Saturday)** - Early Line: Chiefs -8 - Total Points: 42.5 - Moneyline: Texans +350, Chiefs -457 - **Commanders at Lions (Saturday)** - Early Line: Lions -8.5 - Total Points: 55.5 - Moneyline: Commanders +378, Lions -500 - **Ravens at Bills (Sunday)** - Early Line: Bills -1.5 - Total Points: 51.5 - Moneyline: Ravens -110, Bills -109

Key Matchups and Trends:

**Texans vs. Chiefs:** The defending champions have gained a slight edge, moving from an opening line of -7.5 to -8 after a solid win over the Chargers. While the Texans bounced back impressively, they face the challenge of Arrowhead Stadium, where the atmosphere can sway the game in Kansas City’s favor. However, the Chiefs have struggled at home against the spread this season.

**Commanders vs. Lions:** Detroit continues to see line movement in its favor, emerging from a first-round bye as the NFC's No. 1 seed, while Washington seeks to sustain its momentum after a thrilling win against Tampa Bay. Detroit's impressive record post-bye week has boosted confidence in their defensive strategies.

**Ravens vs. Bills:** This matchup is undeniably the main event of the divisional round. Buffalo opened as a slight favorite at -1.5, a line that holds as anticipation mounts for this intense rematch from earlier in the season. Back in Week 4, the Ravens handed the Bills a staggering 35-10 defeat. With superstar performances from Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Bills will be eager to redeem themselves on their home turf at Highmark Stadium.

Currently boasting an unblemished home record of 9-0 this season, Buffalo aims to capitalize on their momentum while the Ravens, who have also performed admirably on the road (6-3 ATS), are determined to threaten the Bills' supremacy.

This matchup promises a fierce battle as both teams look to assert their dominance en route to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Will the Bills reclaim glory against the Ravens, or are we in for another Baltimore triumph? Buckle up, football fans! The drama is just getting started!