Simply put, I’m nervous for Sam Darnold in his first ever postseason action, especially coming off a dispiriting outing against the Lions in the Vikings’ season finale. And though defensive coordinator Brian Flores can concoct a great game plan, there’s nothing Stafford hasn’t seen.

The NFL playoffs are set to begin Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET as the Houston Texans host the Los Angeles Chargers. By Monday night's end, six teams will have advanced to the divisional round next weekend to join the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions.