Two years ago, the Chargers proposed that a wild-card team with four or more wins than a division champion with a losing record should host the wild-card game. That proposal went nowhere following the 8-9 Buccaneers hosting the 12-5 Cowboys that season.

During the early window of Sunday's wild-card action, the Buffalo Bills defended their home turf at Highmark Stadium and sent the Denver Broncos packing with a 31–7 victory. Bo Nix and the Broncos got on the board early, taking a 7–0 lead before surrendering 31 straight points to the Josh Allen-led Bills offense.

The Denver Broncos and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the final teams to book a postseason spot, setting up the start of the NFL Playoffs.