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There are 13 games remaining in the 2025 NFL season, six of them set to be played this weekend in what projects to be a postseason as wide open as any in recent memory.

It will begin Saturday, when the sub-.500 Carolina Panthers host − that ain’t right − the Los Angeles Rams, followed by the Green Bay Packers visiting the Chicago Bears in what will be only the third postseason meeting in a rivalry that’s run for more than 100 years.

Sunday, the Buffalo Bills will try to win their first road playoff game in more than three decades against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. The Philadelphia Eagles then begin their title defense in earnest at home against the San Francisco 49ers. The Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots will face off Sunday night.

The wild-card round wraps Monday night in Pittsburgh, where Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers could potentially play his final game against the Houston Texans.

How do USA TODAY Sports’ panel of NFL experts foresee the postseason openers shaking out? And, as a bonus, which teams do they think will reach and, ultimately, win Super Bowl 60? Scroll on:

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Wild-card round picks, predictions, odds

  • Rams at Panthers
  • Packers at Bears
  • Bills at Jaguars
  • 49ers at Eagles
  • Chargers at Patriots
  • Texans at Steelers
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  • Chloe Kim dislocated her shoulder for the second time in a month while training in Switzerland.
  • The injury occurred less than a month before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
  • Despite the setback, Kim remains optimistic about her recovery and snowboarding performance.

ASPEN, CO — For the second time in a month, Chloe Kim has dislocated her shoulder. 

And with less than a month before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, the timing could not be any worse. 

Kim posted a video Thursday on Instagram to announce the news, saying the injury occurred following the “silliest fall” during her second day of training before a pre-Olympic tune-up competition in Laax, Switzerland. She’s scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Friday, she said. 

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Kim previously dislocated her shoulder during a World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, in December. 

“I have gone through so many waves of emotions I literally have a migraine,” she wrote in the Instagram caption. “The only thing I can do is rest/do everything in my power to come back as soon as possible.” 

 Kim also included footage of the fall. In the video, Kim said that she is not in much pain and still has range to move her arm. 

“Obviously don’t want it to keep popping out, which has happened,” she said. “So yeah, trying to stay really optimistic, but I feel really good about where my snowboarding is at right now.

“The minute I’m cleared and good to go, it should be fine.”  

Kim has long-clinched her spot in the Olympics based on the strength of her 2024-25 season. But any designs of a third straight halfpipe gold medal will deeply depend on her recovery before the women’s qualification on Feb. 11 in Livigno, Italy. 

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is the subject of domestic violence allegations leveled by his former girlfriend and the mother of their two children.

In an Instagram post on Jan. 7, Rice’s ex-girlfriend posted photos of herself with a bloody lip, as well as several scratches and bruises. Although she didn’t name Rice directly, she alleges she has been the subject of physical and mental abuse for several years.

‘It’s been nothing but hell,’ she wrote, adding, ‘I’ve protected his image too long and I’m done doing that. It’s time to protect my peace, protect my children and stand up for myself.’

What are the allegations against Rashee Rice?

In an Instagram post containing several graphic photos, Rice’s former girlfriend made references to physical violence against her and her home, destruction of property and infidelity. No associated police reports had been filed in Overland Park, Kansas, where Jones alleges the abuse occurred, per reports.

What has the NFL said about the Rashee Rice situation?

The NFL, in a statement to USA TODAY Sports, said on Jan. 8 that it has been in contact with the Chiefs, and the allegations against Rice ‘will be reviewed under the league’s personal conduct policy.’

What did the Chiefs say about the Rashee Rice situation?

The Chiefs released a statement on Jan. 7, but did not specifically mention Rice.

‘The club is aware of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the National Football League,’ the statement said. ‘We have no further comment at this time.’

What did the NFLPA players union say about the Rashee Rice Situation.

NFLPA spokesman Brandon Parker told USA TODAY Sports: ‘The NFLPA is aware of the allegations and we have no further comment at this time.’

Rashee Rice’s past legal issues

Rice was suspended for the first six games of the 2025 NFL regular season for his involvement in a high-speed car crash in March 2024.

He pleaded guilty July 17, 2025, to two third-degree felony charges: collision involving serious bodily injury, and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation.

He has not been charged in connection with the woman’s allegations.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text ‘START’ to 88788.

USA TODAY reporter Danielle Lerner contributed.

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