5 Most Interesting Facts to Know About 2021 NFL Divisional Round

With only eight of the best teams remaining, four will look to move on to the Conference title round. The most exciting matchup has to be the two GOATs fighting it out in the Big Easy. All the teams, especially the Browns and Bills, will look to add to their playoff win total. Lamar and Josh Allen will battle it out with their arms and wheels fueling their high-quality play. Sean McVay will hope to get an early lead and make Rodgers attempt to climb back on Saturday. Finally, Kansas City will look to destroy the Browns defense behind Mahomes, Kelce, and Hill.

Here are the 5 most interesting facts about the 2020 Divisional Round:

GOAT Matchup

Saints vs. Bucs will be a legendary matchup featuring 2 of the greatest QBs in NFL history.

Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees will be the 1st playoff game in which opposing QBs have a combined 500+ regular season games
Brady vs. Brees will be the 1st time 2 QBs over 40 years old will face off in the playoffs in NFL history
This legendary QB matchup will be the 1st time that the top 2 career leaders in PASS TD will meet in the playoffs in NFL history
Drew Brees joined Tom Brady & Brett Favre as the only 40-year-old QBs with a playoff win in NFL history

NO Stock Price: $11.43 | TB Stock Price: $14.67

Eyes on the Repeat

Kansas City’s performances in the playoffs since Mahomes’ arrival is insane.

KC’s postseason stats since 2018: 35.8 PPG, never scored lower than 31 PTS, every win by Mahomes has been by 11+ PTS

QBs With Wheels

Lamar and Josh Allen are arguably the two most mobile QBs in the NFL.

Since 2018, Lamar ranks 1st in RUSH YDS (2,906) and 2nd in RUSH TD (19) among QB
Since 2018, Josh Allen ranks 2nd in Rush YDS (1,562) and 1st in RUSH TD (25) among QB
Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen rank 1-2 in Total QBR since Week 13 (including playoffs)