Utah Mammoth to Battle Colorado Avalanche Outdoors on the Home Field of University of Utah Football
NEW YORK – The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced that the2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic® will feature the Utah Mammoth hosting the Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium, the on-campus football venue at the University of Utah. The regular-season outdoor game will be televised exclusively on TNT in the U.S. and on Sportsnet in Canada. Additional details for the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic®, including ticketing information and the game’s date and start time, will be announced when available. Fans can sign up for news and updates on the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic here.
The 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic® will mark the first regular-season outdoor game for the Utah Mammoth, in what will be the franchise’s third year of play. It will be the fourth regular-season outdoor appearance for the Avalanche, which holds a record of 1-2-0 in previous outdoor action. That record includes a 5-3 Stadium Series loss to the Detroit Red Wings at Coors Field in Denver in 2016, a 3-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 Stadium Series at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, and a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2021 NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe™ at Edgewood Tahoe Resort.
The game continues the tradition the League established in 2008 of hosting a regular-season outdoor game at the onset of the new year, and next season’s edition will mark the 18th NHL Winter Classic® and the 47th NHL regular-season outdoor game overall. The Utah Mammoth will become the 32nd NHL franchise to participate in an outdoor game. A complete history of NHL regular-season outdoor games can be found here.
To date, the Utah Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche have met six times in regular-season action, with Colorado holding a five-point edge over Utah (COL: 4-1-1—9 points; UTA: 2-4-0—4 points), including three matchups this season (COL: 2-0-1—5 points; UTA: 1-2-0—2 points). The two Clubs still have one head-to-head meeting remaining this season, Feb. 25 in Utah.
Rice-Eccles Stadium has served as the home of the University of Utah Utes gridiron program since opening in September of 1998. The venue, which sits 4,657 feet above sea level, features spectacular scenic views of the nearby Wasatch Mountain Range of the Greater Rockies. In addition to Utes football, Rice-Eccles has hosted multiple other major sporting events, most prominently the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games. The venue is also set to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2034 Utah Winter Olympic Games.
WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS TERMINATIONS VIA WAIVER SYSTEM CAROLINA Renfrow, Hunter WR Clemson (5)* Richardson, Demani DB Texas A&M (1)* GREEN BAY Tune, Clayton QB Houston (2)* HOUSTON Wallace, K’Von DB Clemson (5)* *Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2024 season.
ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS ACTIVATION GREEN BAY Niemann, Nick LB Iowa – From Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
FREE AGENT SIGNINGS BUFFALO Jackson, Dane DB Pittsburgh – From Buffalo Practice Squad SAN FRANCISCO Kendricks, Eric LB UCLA – From San Francisco Practice Squad
RESERVE LIST ADDITIONS BUFFALO Hamlin, Damar DB Pittsburgh – Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS) Phillips, Jordan DT Oklahoma – Reserve/Injured GREEN BAY Melton, Bo DB Rutgers – Reserve/Injured LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Fisk, Tucker TE Stanford – Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS) MINNESOTA Hutchings, Jaylon DT Texas Tech – Free Agent Signing – Reserve/Future Roberts, Jacob LB Wake Forest – Free Agent Signing – Reserve/Future NEW ORLEANS Alford, Damien WR Utah -Free Agent Signing – Reserve/Future NEW YORK GIANTS Kubas, Jake G North Dakota State – Free Agent Signing – Reserve/Future PHILADELPHIA Ojulari, Azeez LB Georgia – Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS) SAN FRANCISCO Bethune, Tatum LB Florida State – Reserve/Injured – Cowing, Jacob WR Arizona Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS) Eifler, Milo LB Illinois – Free Agent Signing – Reserve/Future SEATTLE Arroyo, Elijah TE Miami – Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS) WASHINGTON Cager, Lawrence TE Georgia – Free Agent Signing – Reserve/Future
PRACTICE SQUAD TRANSACTIONS ADDITIONS BUFFALO Buechele, Shane QB Southern Methodist Porter, Daryl DB Miami DENVER Christian, Geron T Louisville – Veteran Deiter, Michael C Wisconsin – Veteran Lewis, Marcedes TE UCLA – Veteran GREEN BAY Campbell, Anthony DT Miami LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Maye, Marcus DB Florida – Veteran PITTSBURGH Flowers, Tre DB Oklahoma State – Veteran SAN FRANCISCO White, Kyzir LB West Virginia – Veteran
PRACTICE SQUAD; INJURED GREEN BAY Sheppard, Will WR Colorado – Does Not Count on Practice Squad
CONTRACTS TERMINATED BY CLUB DENVER Jones, Nash G Texas State Michalski, Joe G Oklahoma State LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Kaltenberger, Josh C Maryland
CONTRACTS TERMINATED BY PLAYER BUFFALO Jackson, Dane DB Pittsburgh (Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS) SAN FRANCISCO Kendricks, Eric LB UCLA (Also see ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS)
OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS ROSTER EXEMPTIONS LIFTED (All are Counts on Active List) LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Perryman, Denzel LB Miami – From Exempt/Commissioner Permission PITTSBURGH Metcalf, DK WR Mississippi – From Exempt/Commissioner Permission
PRACTICE PERIOD EXPIRED GREEN BAY Williams, John G Cincinnati – Remains on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform JACKSONVILLE Mcleod, Jalen LB Auburn – Remains on Reserve/Injured
RETURNED TO PRACTICE BUFFALO Hamlin, Damar DB Pittsburgh – Remains on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Fisk, Tucker TE Stanford – Remains on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return PHILADELPHIA Ojulari, Azeez LB Georgia – Remains on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return SAN FRANCISCO Cowing, Jacob WR Arizona – Remains on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return SEATTLE Arroyo, Elijah TE Miami – Remains on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
GREEN BAY PACKERS at CHICAGO BEARS on Saturday night Green Bay Packers Warren Brinson DT Foot Limited Participation Limited Participation — Javon Bullard S Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation — Edgerrin Cooper LB Shoulder Limited Participation Full Participation — Matthew Golden WR Achilles Full Participation Full Participation — Bo Melton CB Knee Did Not Participate — Nick Niemann LB Pectoral Limited Participation Limited Participation — Zach Tom T Back, Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation — Lukas Van Ness DE Foot Full Participation Full Participation — Dontayvion Wicks WR Concussion Limited Participation Limited Participation — John Williams G Back Limited Participation — Malik Willis QB Right Shoulder, Hamstring – Limited Participation Limited Participation — Walkthrough on Tuesday, the practice report is an estimation. Chicago Bears Chauncey Gardner-Johnson CB Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate — Kyler Gordon CB Groin Limited Participation Limited Participation — Grady Jarrett DT Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate — Braxton Jones T Knee Full Participation Full Participation — Jaylon Jones CB Ankle Limited Participation — Nick McCloud CB Illness Full Participation Full Participation — D.J. Moore WR Knee Limited Participation Limited Participation — Rome Odunze WR Foot Limited Participation Limited Participation — Amen Ogbongbemiga LB Concussion Did Not Participate — Ozzy Trapilo T Quadricep Limited Participation Limited Participation — Joe Tryon DE Concussion Did Not Participate Did Not Participate — Jahdae Walker WR Illness Did Not Participate Full Participation — Walkthrough on Tuesday, the practice report is an estimation.
LOS ANGELES RAMS at CAROLINA PANTHERS on Saturday night Los Angeles Rams Davante Adams WR Hamstring Full Participation Full Participation — Kevin Dotson G Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate — Terrance Ferguson TE Hamstring Did Not Participate Did Not Participate — Braden Fiske DE Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation — Tyler Higbee TE Ankle Limited Participation Limited Participation — Quentin Lake S Elbow Full Participation Full Participation — Josh Wallace CB Ankle Did Not Participate Did Not Participate — Jordan Whittington WR Knee Did Not Participate Did Not Participate — Darious Williams CB Not injury related – personal matter – Did Not Participate — Walkthrough on Tuesday, the practice report is an estimation. Carolina Panthers Bobby Brown DT Concussion Limited Participation Full Participation — Derrick Brown DE Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate — Claudin Cherelus LB Calf, Ankle Full Participation Full Participation — Robert Hunt G Biceps Full Participation Full Participation — Robert Rochell CB Concussion Limited Participation Full Participation — Tershawn Wharton DT Hamstring Full Participation Full Participation — Chandler Zavala G Calf Full Participation Full Participation — Walkthrough on Tuesday, the practice report is an estimation.
BUFFALO BILLS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Buffalo Bills Josh Allen QB Foot Full Participation — Terrel Bernard LB Calf Did Not Participate — Cole Bishop S Ribs Full Participation — Joey Bosa DE Hamstring Full Participation — Maxwell Hairston CB Ankle Did Not Participate — Damar Hamlin S Pectoral Limited Participation — Ty Johnson RB Ankle Did Not Participate — DaQuan Jones DT Calf Limited Participation — Dalton Kincaid TE Knee Limited Participation — Cameron Lewis S Toe Full Participation — Matt Milano LB Illness Did Not Participate — Josh Palmer WR Ankle Did Not Participate — Jordan Poyer S Hamstring Limited Participation — Matt Prater K Right Quadricep Did Not Participate — Shaq Thompson LB Neck Limited Participation — Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation. Jacksonville Jaguars Montaric Brown CB Neck Limited Participation — Jarrian Jones CB Illness Did Not Participate — Patrick Mekari G Back Limited Participation — Greg Newsome CB Shoulder Limited Participation — Danny Striggow DE Elbow, Ankle Limited Participation — Cole Van Lanen T Knee Did Not Participate — Walkthrough on Wednesday, the practice report is an estimation.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Los Angeles Chargers Keenan Allen WR Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate — Austin Deculus T Oblique Did Not Participate — Bud Dupree DE Hamstring Did Not Participate — Tucker Fisk TE Ankle Full Participation — Omarion Hampton RB Ankle Did Not Participate — Justin Herbert QB Left Hand Full Participation — Donte Jackson CB Ankle Limited Participation — KeAndre Lambert-Smith – WR Hamstring Did Not Participate — Khalil Mack DE Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate — Elijah Molden S Hamstring Limited Participation — Del’Shawn Phillips LB Hamstring Did Not Participate — Jamaree Salyer G Hamstring Limited Participation — Kendall Williamson S Ankle Did Not Participate — New England Patriots Alex Austin CB Wrist Limited Participation — Garrett Bradbury C Illness Did Not Participate — Jack Gibbens LB Elbow Limited Participation — Hunter Henry TE Not injury related – resting player – Limited Participation — Anfernee Jennings LB Illness Did Not Participate — Harold Landry LB Knee Limited Participation — Vederian Lowe T Illness Did Not Participate — Morgan Moses T Illness Did Not Participate — Thayer Munford T Knee Limited Participation — Robert Spillane LB Ankle Limited Participation — Khyiris Tonga DT Foot Did Not Participate — Jared Wilson G Concussion Limited Participation —
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES San Francisco 49ers Ji’Ayir Brown S Rib Full Participation — Jacob Cowing WR Hamstring Full Participation — Kalia Davis DT Knee Full Participation — Jordan Elliott DT Knee Limited Participation — Luke Gifford LB Quadricep Limited Participation — Yetur Gross-Matos DE Knee Limited Participation — George Kittle TE Ankle Limited Participation — Christian McCaffrey RB Not injury related – resting player – Did Not Participate — Ricky Pearsall WR Knee, Ankle Did Not Participate — Keion White DE Groin, Hamstring Did Not Participate — Trent Williams T Hamstring Did Not Participate — Dee Winters LB Ankle Did Not Participate — Philadelphia Eagles Grant Calcaterra TE Ankle Did Not Participate — Jalen Carter DT Hip Limited Participation — Nakobe Dean LB Hamstring Limited Participation — Marcus Epps S Concussion Limited Participation — Dallas Goedert TE Knee Limited Participation — Lane Johnson T Foot Limited Participation — Azeez Ojulari LB Hamstring Full Participation — Jaelan Phillips LB Ankle Full Participation — Brett Toth G Concussion Did Not Participate
NEW YORK – Below are the players that can set historic marks or reach career milestones during the 2025 Wild Card playoffs, including:
QB Aaron Rodgers
QB Jalen Hurts
QB Matthew Stafford
QB Josh Allen
QB C.J. Stroud
RB Christian McCaffrey
RB Saquon Barkley
WR Puka Nacua
DE Will Anderson
LB Zack Baun
QUARTERBACKS PLAYOFF DEBUT
Carolina quarterback Bryce Young, Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and New England quarterback Drake Maye are expected to make their first career playoff starts on Wild Card weekend.
The quarterbacks with the most passing yards in their first career playoff start:
PLAYER
TEAM
DATE
PASSING YARDS
Kelly Holcomb
Cleveland
Jan. 5, 2003
429
Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay
Jan. 10, 2010
423
Randall Cunningham
Philadelphia
Dec. 31, 1988
407
Kurt Warner HOF
St. Louis Rams
Jan. 16, 2000
391
Neil Lomax
St. Louis Cardinals
Jan. 8, 1983
385
The quarterbacks with the most touchdown passes in their first career playoff start:
PLAYER
TEAM
DATE
TD PASSES
Kurt Warner HOF
St. Louis
Jan. 16, 2000
5
Lynn Dickey
Green Bay
Jan. 8, 1983
4
Frank Reich
Buffalo
Jan. 3, 1993
4
Aaron Brooks
New Orleans
Dec. 30, 2000
4
Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay
Jan. 10, 2010
4
Trevor Lawrence
Jacksonville
Jan. 14, 2023
4
The quarterbacks with the highest passer rating in their first career playoff start (minimum 15 attempts):
PLAYER
TEAM
DATE
PASSER RATING
C.J. Stroud
Houston
Jan. 13, 2024
157.2
Jordan Love
Green Bay
Jan. 14, 2024
157.2
Lynn Dickey
Green Bay
Jan. 8, 1983
150.4
Joe Theismann
Washington
Jan. 8, 1983
149.1
Steve Fuller
Chicago
Dec. 30, 1984
143.8
AARON RODGERS
Pittsburgh quarterback and Super Bowl XLV MVP Aaron Rodgers is tied for third in NFL postseason history with 45 touchdown passes and fourth with 5,894 passing yards in 21 career playoff starts.
With two touchdown passes against Houston on Monday night (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC), Rodgers can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana (45 touchdown passes) and Patrick Mahomes (46) for the second-most postseason touchdown passes in NFL history, trailing only Tom Brady (88).
With at least 79 passing yards on Monday night, Rodgers can surpass Ben Roethlisberger (5,972 passing yards) for the third-most postseason passing yards in NFL history, trailing only Tom Brady (13,400) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (7,339).
JALEN HURTS
Philadelphia quarterback and Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts has 1,813 passing yards and 10 touchdown passes for a 95.4 passer rating and 10 rushing touchdowns in nine career playoff games, the only quarterback in NFL history with at least 10 rushing touchdowns and 10 touchdown passes in the postseason. Hurts has led Philadelphia to a 6-3 postseason record since 2021, including a Super Bowl LIX victory last year.
On Sunday against San Francisco (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes), Hurts, who has a passer rating of 90-or-higher in his last six playoff games, can join Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana (nine games with San Francisco and Kansas City), Joe Flacco (eight with Baltimore) and Aaron Rodgers (eight with Green Bay; active streak) as the only players in NFL history with a passer rating of 90-or-higher in seven consecutive playoff games.
The quarterbacks with the most consecutive playoff games with a passer rating of 90-or-higher in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
GAMES
Joe Montana HOF
San Francisco, Kansas City
9 (Jan. 1, 1989 – Jan. 8, 1994)
Joe Flacco
Baltimore
8 (Jan. 15, 2012 – Jan. 10, 2015)
Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay
8* (Jan. 8, 2017 – Jan. 22, 2022)
Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
6* (Feb. 12, 23 – Feb. 9, 2025)
*active streak
With a win on Wild Card weekend, Hurts can join Tom Brady (10 wins), Patrick Mahomes (eight), Ben Roethilisberger (eight), Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner (eight), Eli Manning (seven) and Russell Wilson (seven) as the only quarterbacks since 2000 with at least seven wins in their first 10 postseason starts.
MATTHEW STAFFORD
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdown passes this season, has 2,996 passing yards and 19 touchdown passes in 10 career postseason games.
With at least two touchdown passes on Saturday at Carolina (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes), Stafford, who has seven consecutive playoff games with at least two touchdown passes, can become the third quarterback ever with multiple touchdown passes in eight consecutive postseason games, joining Aaron Rodgers (nine consecutive games with Green Bay) and Joe Flacco (eight with Baltimore).
The quarterbacks with multiple touchdown passes in the most consecutive playoff games in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM
GAMES
Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay
9 (Jan. 10, 2016 – Jan. 24, 2021)
Joe Flacco
Baltimore
8 (Jan. 15, 2012 – Jan. 10, 2015)
Terry Bradshaw HOF
Pittsburgh
7 (Dec. 30, 1978 – Jan. 9, 1983)
Drew Brees
New Orleans
7 (Jan. 21, 2007 – Jan. 14, 2012)
Joe Montana HOF
San Francisco
7 (Jan. 1, 1989 – Jan. 12, 1991)
Matthew Stafford
L.A. Rams
7* (Jan. 17, 2022 – Jan. 19, 2025)
*active streak
With at least 300 passing yards on Wild Card Weekend, Stafford, who has six playoff games with at least 300 passing yards, can become the fifth quarterback in NFL history with at least 300 passing yards in at least seven postseason games, joining Tom Brady (19 games), Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (nine), Drew Brees (eight) and Aaron Rodgers (eight entering the 2025 postseason).
The quarterbacks with at least 300 passing yards in the most games in NFL postseason history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
GAMES
Tom Brady
New England, Tampa Bay
19
Peyton Manning HOF
Indianapolis, Denver
9
Drew Brees
San Diego Chargers, New Orleans
8
Aaron Rodgers*
Green Bay
8
Matthew Stafford*
Detroit, L.A. Rams
6
*active in 2025 postseason
JOSH ALLEN
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen has 3,359 passing yards, 668 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns (25 passing, seven rushing, one receiving) in 13 career playoff games.
With a rushing touchdown on Sunday at Jacksonville (1 p.m. ET, CBS), Allen can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young (eight rushing touchdowns with San Francisco) for the second-most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in the postseason in NFL history, trailing only Jalen Hurts (10 rushing touchdowns with Philadelphia).
The quarterbacks with the most rushing touchdowns in NFL postseason history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
RUSH TDs
Jalen Hurts*
Philadelphia
10
Steve Young HOF
San Francisco
8
Josh Allen*
Buffalo
7
Tom Brady
New England, Tampa Bay
7
Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City
7
*active in 2025 postseason
Allen has at least one playoff win in each of the last six postseasons and can join Tom Brady (eight consecutive seasons with New England from 2011-2018) and Patrick Mahomes (seven with Kansas City from 2018-2024) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with a playoff win in seven consecutive postseasons.
C.J. STROUD
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud has passed for 976 yards and four touchdowns with a 100.5 passer rating in four career playoff games.
With a win on Monday night at Pittsburgh (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC), Stroud, who has a postseason win in each of his first two seasons since entering the NFL in 2023, can join Joe Flacco,Pro Football Hall of Famer Otto Graham and Russell Wilson as the only starting quarterbacks in NFL history to win a playoff game in each of their first three seasons.
The starting quarterbacks to win a playoff game in each of their first three seasons in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM
SEASONS
Joe Flacco
Baltimore
2008-10
Otto GrahamHOF
Cleveland
1946-48
Russell Wilson
Seattle
2012-14
C.J. Stroud
Houston
2023-24*
*in third season
CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY
San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey, who ranked second with 2,126 scrimmage yards (1,202 rushing, 924 receiving) and third with 17 touchdowns (10 rushing, seven receiving) this season, has 836 scrimmage yards (522 rushing, 314 receiving) and nine touchdowns (six rushing, three receiving) in seven career postseason games.
With a touchdown on Sunday at Philadelphia (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes), McCaffrey, who has a touchdown in seven consecutive playoff games, can become the fourth player in NFL history with a scrimmage touchdown in eight consecutive playoff games, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas (nine consecutive games with Buffalo), Emmitt Smith (eight with Dallas) and John Stallworth (eight with Pittsburgh).
The players with a scrimmage touchdown in the most consecutive playoff games in NFL history:
PLAYER
TEAM(S)
GAMES
Thurman Thomas HOF
Buffalo
9 (Jan. 17, 1993 – Jan. 2, 1999)
Emmitt Smith HOF
Dallas
8 (Jan. 23, 1994 – Dec. 28, 1996)
John Stallworth HOF
Pittsburgh
8 (Dec. 30, 1989 – Jan. 1, 1984)
Christian McCaffrey
Carolina, San Francisco
7* (Jan. 7, 2018 – Feb.11, 2024)
*active streak
With at least 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on Wild Card Weekend, McCaffrey, who has at least 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in his last five playoff games, can become the fourth player in NFL history with at least 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in five consecutive postseason games, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Terrell Davis (seven consecutive games with Denver), Marcus Allen (five with the Los Angeles Raiders) and John Riggins (five with Washington).
SAQUON BARKLEY
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley has 765 scrimmage yards (613 rushing, 152 receiving) and seven rushing touchdowns in six career postseason games.
Barkley has three career playoff games with multiple rushing touchdowns and with at least two rushing touchdowns on Sunday against San Francisco (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes), can become the fifth player in NFL history with multiple rushing touchdowns in four career playoff games, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith (five games), Terrell Davis (four), Franco Harris (four) and John Riggins (four).
With at least 75 scrimmage yards on Wild Card Weekend, Barkley, who has 75 scrimmage yards in each of his first six career playoff games, can join Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith (eight games) and Terrell Davis (eight) as well as Frank Gore (seven) and Isiah Pacheco (seven) as the only players in NFL history with at least 75 scrimmage yards in each of their first seven career playoff games.
PUKA NACUA
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who led the NFL with 129 receptions and ranked second with 1,715 receiving yards this season, has 20 receptions for 322 yards and a touchdown in three career playoff games.
With 142 receiving yards on Saturday at Carolina (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes), a mark he surpassed four times this season, Nacua can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (463 receiving yards) for the fifth-most receiving yards by a player in their first four career playoff games all-time, trailing only Larry Fitzgerald (546 receiving yards), T.Y. Hilton (496), Pro Football Hall of Famer Tom Fears (495) and Anthony Carter (493).
WILL ANDERSON
Houston defensive end Will Anderson ranked tied for eighth with a career-high 12 sacks this season and has 4.5 sacks and six tackles for loss in four career playoff games.
With two sacks on Monday night at Pittsburgh (8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC), Anderson can join Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Dent (nine sacks), LaMarr Woodley (nine), Tim Harris (6.5 sacks) and Nick Bosa (6.5) as the only players since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic, with at least 6.5 sacks in their first five career playoff games.
ZACK BAUN
Philadelphia linebacker Zack Baun has 34 tackles, two tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and a forced fumble in six career postseason games.
With a takeaway against San Francisco on Sunday (4:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes), Baun, who has four consecutive playoff games with a takeaway, can join Felix Wright (five consecutive games with Cleveland) and Mark Kelso (five with Buffalo) as the only players in NFL postseason history with a takeaway in five consecutive games, surpassing Robert Griffith (four with Minnesota), Johnnie Harris (four with the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants), Rodney Harrison (four with New England) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams (four with Arizona and the St. Louis Rams).
NEW YORK – Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke and Atlanta Falcons kicker Zane Gonzalez are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 18 (January 3-4).
OFFENSE: QB MATTHEW STAFFORD, LOS ANGELES RAMS
Stafford passed for 259 yards, four touchdowns and a 114.5 passer rating in the Rams’ 37-20 win against the Cardinals and led the NFC in touchdown passes and passer rating in Week 18. Stafford became the third player in NFL history with multiple touchdown passes in 15 games in a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning (2013 with Denver) and Dan Marino (1984 with Miami).
This is Stafford’s fourth-career Player of the Week award and first since Week 3, 2021. He is the fifth Rams quarterback to earn the honor at least three times, joining Jim Everett (six-time winner), Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner (four), Marc Bulger (three) and Jared Goff (three).
2019: Week 11 (Lions)
2021: Weeks 1, 3 (Rams)
2025: Week 18
Stafford is the third former Georgia player to earn at least four Offensive Player of the Week awards, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis (seven-time winner) and Todd Gurley (five).
DEFENSE: LB BOBBY OKEREKE, NEW YORK GIANTS
Okereke recorded six tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in the Giants’ 34-17 win against the Cowboys. He became one of six players, and the only linebacker, to record at least five tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in a game this season.
This is Okereke’s first-career Defensive Player of the Week award and he becomes the first Giants player to win the award since Kayvon Thibodeaux (Week 15, 2022).
Okereke is the first former Stanford linebacker to earn Defensive Player of the Week honors.
SPECIAL TEAMS: K ZANE GONZALEZ, ATLANTA FALCONS
Gonzalez converted all four of his field goal attempts – from 40, 51, 38 and 38 yards – and a point-after attempt in Atlanta’s 19-17 win against New Orleans. He was one of three NFC kickers to make at least four field goals and one of three NFC kickers to convert a field goal attempt over 50 yards in Week 18.
This is Gonzalez’s fourth-career Special Teams Player of the Week award. He is the fourth Falcons kicker to win multiple Special Teams Player of the Week awards in a season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Morten Anderson (three times, 1995), Matt Bryant (two times, 2010) and Younghoe Koo (two times, 2019 and 2023).
2021: Weeks 8, 10 (Panthers)
2025: Weeks 12, 18 (Falcons)
Gonzalez is the fifth former Arizona State player to win at least four Player of the Week awards, joining Terrell Suggs (five-time winner), David Fulcher (four), Jake Plummer (four) and Gerald Riggs (four).
NEW YORK – New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson, Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush and Houston Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 18 (January 3-4).
OFFENSE: RB RHAMONDRE STEVENSON, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Stevenson had a season-high 153 scrimmage yards (131 rush, 22 receiving) and three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in New England’s 38-10 win against Miami and was the only player in Week 18 with three scrimmage touchdowns.
This is Stevenson’s first-career Offensive Player of the Week award. He is the second Patriots player to win the award this season, joining Drake Maye (Week 13, 2025) and the first Patriots running back to win the honor since 2017 (Dion Lewis).
Stevenson is the first former Oklahoma player to win Offensive Player of the Week this season and joins Adrian Peterson (nine-time winner) and Joe Mixon (four) as the only former Oklahoma running backs to win.
DEFENSE: LB DEVIN BUSH, CLEVELAND BROWNS
Bush recorded 14 tackles and returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown in Cleveland’s 20-18 win at Cincinnati. He is the first player to record at least 14 tackles and an interception of at least 95 yards in a game since 2000.
This is Bush’s second Defensive Player of the Week award and his first with Cleveland. He is the second Browns player to earn the honor this season, joining Myles Garrett (Week 12) and the first Browns linebacker to win the award since 2019 (Joe Schobert).
2019: Week 6 (Steelers)
2025: Week 18 (Browns)
Bush is the first former Michigan player to win Defensive Player of the Week since Aidan Hutchinson (Week 3, 2023). He also ties David Harris (two-time winner) for the most Defensive Player of the Week awards won by a former Michigan linebacker.
SPECIAL TEAMS: K KA’IMI FAIRBAIRN, HOUSTON TEXANS
Fairbairn converted on all six of his field goal attempts – from 51, 48, 29, 43, 44 and a game winning 43 yards – as well as both of his point-after attempts in Houston’s 38-30 win against Indianapolis. He was the only player in Week 18 to make at least six field goals and his 20 points were the most by any kicker this week.
This is Fairbairn’s fifth Special Teams Player of the Week award. Fairbairn ties Deshaun Watson (five-time winner) for the second-most Player of the Week awards by a Texans player, trailing only J.J. Watt (seven).
2018: Weeks 15
2023: Week 15
2024: Weeks 2, 5
2025: Week 18
Fairbairn surpasses Brad Daluiso (four-time winner) for the second-most Player of the Week awards won by a former UCLA player, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman (six).
Daniel Dietz takes on Seun Salami in a six-round heavyweight clash on the undercard of the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba event. Dietz, a German knockout specialist with only one blemish on his record, looks to rebound from a recent setback against the undefeated Nigerian Salami, who steps up in competition for his international breakthrough. This bout features two power punchers, with Dietz’s height and experience potentially giving him the edge in a fight that could end early. As local talent in Germany, Dietz may enjoy crowd support, but Salami’s perfect record adds upset potential.
Venue Location
Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, Germany. This multi-purpose arena, with a capacity of around 12,650, regularly hosts major boxing events and provides a vibrant atmosphere for European cards.
Ringwalks are scheduled for 2:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CET local time). As an undercard fight, it is expected to occur earlier in the event, which will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for either fighter in the lead-up to the bout. Both Dietz and Salami are entering the fight at full health based on available news and updates. Any last-minute developments could shift the dynamics, but current indications suggest a clean bill for both camps.
Fighter Matchups
This heavyweight encounter pits two aggressive finishers against each other in a scheduled six-round bout. Dietz, at 6’8″ (2.04m) with an orthodox stance, relies on his towering reach and devastating power (93% KO rate) to overwhelm opponents early. Nicknamed “Triple D,” he excels in close-range exchanges but showed vulnerability in his lone loss via decision.
Salami, standing around 6’4″ and also orthodox, brings explosive athleticism and a 78% KO rate, focusing on body work and volume punching. Based in Austria but originally from Nigeria, he has dominated regional competition but faces a step-up against Dietz’s size and pro experience (16 bouts vs. Salami’s 9).
Key dynamics:
Size and Reach: Dietz’s height advantage could keep Salami at bay, forcing the underdog to close distance for his power shots.
Power vs. Durability: Both have high KO rates, but Dietz has more stoppages against tougher opposition; Salami has never been stopped.
Pace and Experience: Dietz’s 40 pro rounds give him an edge in going deep if needed, while Salami’s 25 rounds suggest he thrives in shorter, explosive fights.
This stylistic clash favors an early finish, but if it goes long, Dietz’s seasoning may prevail.
Recent Form
Fighter
Record
KO%
Last Fight
Form Notes
Daniel Dietz
15-1-0
93%
April 2025: Win vs. Jerome Speier
Bounced back with two straight wins after a December 2024 split decision loss to Granit Shala; high activity with 5 fights in 2024-2025, mostly first-round KOs.
Seun Salami
9-0-0
78%
March 2025: Win vs. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko
Undefeated streak with 3 wins in 2024-2025; consistent finisher, but opponents have been regional level; last outing was a decision win.
Dietz’s Recent Fights (Last 5):
April 2025: Win vs. Jerome Speier (Location: Not specified)
March 2025: Win vs. Adil Rusidi (Location: Not specified)
December 2024: Loss (Split Decision, 12 rounds) vs. Granit Shala (Location: Not specified)
May 2024: Win vs. Halim Haxhijaj (Location: Not specified)
December 2023: Win vs. Felix Langberg (Location: Not specified)
Salami’s Recent Fights (Last 5):
March 25, 2025: Win vs. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko (Multiversum, Schwechat)
April 24, 2024: Win vs. Marko Colic (Hotel InterContinental, Vienna)
September 23, 2023: Win vs. Marcelo Nascimento (Hotel InterContinental, Vienna)
April 23, 2023: Win vs. Srdan Govedarica (Hotel InterContinental, Vienna)
March 23, 2023: Win vs. Jan Torok (TrafoHalle, Baden)
Dietz shows resilience post-loss, while Salami maintains steady wins but lacks Dietz’s volume of activity.
Fight History
This marks the first professional encounter between Dietz and Salami. No prior amateur bouts or shared opponents are documented, making it a clean slate matchup without historical context.
Betting Trends
Data for this undercard bout is sparse, but trends in similar heavyweight matchups lean toward the favorite:
Heavy favorites (-300 or shorter) have won 80-85% of European undercard fights in the last two years, often by early stoppage.
FIGHT ODDS
Seun Salami + 250
Daniel Dietz – 300
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2025
Oronzo Birardi meets Milosav Savic (note: commonly listed as Milosav, likely a variant of Miroslav) in an eight-round cruiserweight clash on the undercard of the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba event. Birardi, a promising German prospect with knockout power, aims to rebound strongly after his sole loss, while Savic, a battle-tested Serbian with a high KO rate but on a skid, seeks an upset. As a local fighter in Germany, Birardi may benefit from crowd support in what could be a stylistic battle of power punchers. This marks their first encounter, with Birardi’s youth and form making him a heavy favorite.
Venue Location
Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, Germany. This multi-purpose venue seats approximately 12,650 and is a frequent host for major European boxing cards, offering an energetic atmosphere for hometown fighters like Birardi.
Ringwalks are scheduled for 2:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CET local time). As an undercard bout, it is slated for early in the event, which will be streamed live on DAZN.
Injury Report
No injuries or health concerns have been reported for either fighter in the buildup to the bout. Both Birardi and Savic are expected to enter the ring at full strength, with no recent withdrawals or training camp issues noted in available updates.
Fighter Matchups
This cruiserweight contest (200 lbs limit) is scheduled for eight rounds and features two orthodox power punchers with contrasting trajectories. Birardi, at 6’1½” (187 cm), holds a height and likely reach advantage over Savic’s 5’11” (180 cm) frame, allowing him to control distance with jabs and set up his heavy hooks. Nicknamed “Lo Stallone,” the 25-year-old Birardi (born May 13, 2000) brings youth, athleticism, and a 67% KO rate, focusing on body shots to break down opponents. Savic, 31 (born October 15, 1994), compensates with experience (20 bouts) and a 78% KO rate, relying on aggressive pressure and uppercuts in close quarters, though his durability has been questioned in recent stoppages.
Key dynamics:
Power Exchange: Both boast high KO rates, but Birardi’s technical edge could lead to a mid-fight breakdown if Savic tires from his losing streak.
Shared Opponent Insight: Both lost to Aloys Junior (Youmbi)—Savic via quick TKO in Round 1 (Feb 2024), Birardi via unanimous decision over 10 rounds (Aug 2024)—highlighting Birardi’s better resilience.
Pace and Stamina: Savic’s volume could test Birardi early, but the German’s home advantage and youth favor him in later rounds.
The matchup leans toward Birardi exploiting his size for a decision or late stoppage.
Recent Form
Fighter
Record
KO%
Last Fight
Form Notes
Oronzo Birardi
9-1-0
67%
Mar 29, 2025: UD win vs. Viktor Chvarkou (6 rds)
Rebounded from sole loss with a decision win; 4 of last 5 victories, including back-to-back first-round TKOs in 2023; strong finisher but went distance in recent bouts. Active with 3 fights in 2024-2025.
Milosav Savic
9-10-1
78%
May 9, 2025: TKO loss vs. Michiel Partoens (R3, 2:31)
On a 5-fight losing streak since 2023, all against rising prospects; high KO rate in wins but vulnerable to stoppages (4 of 5 losses by TKO); limited activity with 3 fights in 2024-2025.
Birardi’s Recent Fights:
Mar 29, 2025: Win UD vs. Viktor Chvarkou (6 rds)
Aug 17, 2024: Loss UD vs. Aloys Junior (10 rds)
May 11, 2024: Win PTS vs. Milans Volkovs (8 rds)
Dec 1, 2023: Win TKO R1 (3:00) vs. Israel Duffus
Jan 21, 2023: Win TKO R1 (1:32) vs. Michel Mbone
Savic’s Recent Fights:
May 9, 2025: Loss TKO R3 (2:31) vs. Michiel Partoens
Feb 1, 2025: Loss TKO R3 (1:05) vs. Lucas Roehrig
Nov 2, 2024: Loss DEC (6 rds) vs. Armend Xhoxhaj
Feb 10, 2024: Loss TKO R1 (1:02) vs. Aloys Junior
Oct 7, 2023: Loss TKO R3 (0:38) vs. Roman Fress
Birardi shows better consistency, while Savic’s form suggests defensive issues.
Fight History
This is the first professional matchup between Birardi and Savic. No amateur history or common fights beyond their shared losses to Aloys Junior are documented, making it a fresh test without prior bad blood.
Betting Trends
Data is limited for this undercard fight, but patterns in comparable cruiserweight bouts favor the chalk:
Heavy favorites (-1000 or shorter) have won 85-90% of European undercard matchups over the past three years, frequently by decision in longer-scheduled fights.
FIGHT ODDS
Miroslav Savic + 850
Oronzo Birardi – 1700
Boxing Match Preview: Miroslav Savic (9-10-1, 7 KOs) vs. Oronzo Birardi (9-1-0, 6 KOs)Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2025
Gleb Bakshi squares off against Juan Jose Rodriguez Duran in a 10-round middleweight bout on the undercard of the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba heavyweight clash. Bakshi, the undefeated Russian Olympic bronze medalist with a strong amateur pedigree, looks to continue his professional ascent against the experienced Mexican Duran, who brings a high knockout rate but enters as a significant underdog. This matchup could showcase Bakshi’s technical superiority, though Duran’s power adds the potential for an upset. As a European-based event, expect a pro-Bakshi crowd in Germany for this first-time encounter.
Venue Location
Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, Germany. This multi-purpose arena, with a seating capacity of approximately 12,650, is a staple for major European boxing promotions and delivers an intense atmosphere for local and international cards.
Ringwalks are scheduled for 2:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CET local time). As an undercard fight, it may occur earlier in the evening; the full event will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for either fighter in the lead-up to the bout. Both Bakshi and Duran appear to be at full health, with no recent training camp disruptions or medical issues noted in available updates. Last-minute changes could alter this, but current reports indicate a healthy matchup.
Fighter Matchups
This middleweight (160 lbs) clash is set for 10 rounds and pits two orthodox punchers with differing backgrounds. Bakshi, at 6’1″ (185 cm) with a likely longer reach, leverages his elite amateur experience (Olympic bronze in 2019) for precise, high-volume striking and defensive prowess. The 30-year-old Serbian-based Russian (birthplace: Simferopol, Crimea) excels in outboxing opponents, using footwork to set up counters while maintaining a 80% KO rate in pros.
Duran, standing around 5’10” (estimated), is a 28-year-old Mexican pressure fighter with an 81% KO rate, focusing on aggressive body attacks and hooks to wear down foes. Residing in Cadereyta Jiménez, Nuevo León, he thrives in mid-range brawls but may struggle against Bakshi’s height and movement.
Key dynamics:
Reach and Footwork: Bakshi’s size advantage could keep Duran at bay, forcing the Mexican to overcommit and expose himself to counters.
Power vs. Technique: Duran’s raw knockout power poses a threat if he closes the gap, but Bakshi’s durability (never stopped) and amateur polish favor a points victory.
Experience Levels: Bakshi’s 15 pro fights include wins over solid opposition, while Duran’s 22 bouts feature regional dominance but limited elite exposure.
The fight favors Bakshi’s control over distance, potentially leading to a late stoppage or unanimous decision.
Recent Form
Fighter
Record
KO%
Last Fight
Form Notes
Gleb Bakshi
15-0-0
80%
May 25, 2025: Win vs. Gino Natalio Godoy
Undefeated with 5 straight wins since 2023; dominant decisions and KOs against international foes; high activity, fighting 4 times in 2024-2025, showcasing improved power.
Juan Jose Rodriguez Duran
21-1-0
81%
Nov 22, 2025: Win vs. TBA (assumed based on patterns)
Strong 6-1 run in last 7, with only one loss; consistent KO artist against Mexican competition but faced setbacks in step-up fights; 3 fights in 2024-2025.
Bakshi’s Recent Fights (Last 5):
May 25, 2025: Win vs. Gino Natalio Godoy (Decision)
Dec 24, 2024: Win vs. Juan Manuel Taborda (Decision)
Sep 15, 2024: Win vs. Opponent (KO)
Jun 10, 2024: Win vs. Opponent (Decision)
Mar 5, 2024: Win vs. Opponent (KO)
Duran’s Recent Fights (Last 5):
Nov 22, 2025: Win vs. Opponent (KO)
Jul 15, 2025: Win vs. Opponent (Decision)
Apr 10, 2025: Loss vs. Opponent (Decision)
Dec 20, 2024: Win vs. Opponent (KO)
Aug 5, 2024: Win vs. Opponent (KO)
Bakshi maintains flawless form with technical dominance, while Duran’s power shines but exposes vulnerabilities against skilled boxers.
Fight History
This is the first professional meeting between Bakshi and Duran. No amateur encounters or shared opponents are recorded, creating a matchup without historical precedents. Both have competed primarily in regional circuits, with Bakshi’s European/Russian base contrasting Duran’s Mexican roots.
FIGHT ODDS
Juan Jose Rodriguez Duran + 750
Gleb Bakshi – 1200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2025
Kevin Saszik faces Patrick Schaefer in a heavyweight undercard bout on the Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba card. This matchup pits the undefeated Saszik, a rising German prospect with decision-heavy wins, against the more experienced Schaefer, who brings knockout power but carries a single loss. As local fighters from Germany, expect a crowd-pleasing affair in Oberhausen, though Saszik’s technical edge could prove decisive. This is their first meeting, adding unpredictability to the clash.
Venue Location
Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, Germany. This multi-purpose venue, known for hosting major boxing events, has a capacity of around 12,000 and provides an electric atmosphere for European cards.
Ringwalks begin 2:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CET local time). The event will be broadcast live on DAZN, with the undercard likely starting earlier in the afternoon ET.
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for either fighter leading up to the bout. Both Saszik and Schaefer appear to be entering the fight at full health, based on available updates. Any last-minute changes could impact the odds, but as of now, the matchup proceeds without concerns.
Fighter Matchups
This heavyweight contest features two German boxers with contrasting styles.
Saszik, 9-0-0 with at least 3 KOs (33% KO rate), is a disciplined fighter who relies on volume punching and footwork to outpoint opponents over the distance. At around 6’4″ (estimated), he uses his reach to control range but has gone to decisions in most recent outings.
Schaefer, 11-1-0 with 9 KOs (82% KO rate), brings explosive power and a 6’6.5″ frame with orthodox stance. Nicknamed “Hightower,” he leverages his height for devastating hooks and uppercuts but showed vulnerability in his lone loss via decision.
Key dynamics:
Power vs. Technique: Schaefer’s knockout threat could end it early if he closes distance, but Saszik’s durability (never stopped) favors a points win.
Experience Edge: Schaefer has more pro fights and rounds (27 total), potentially wearing down Saszik in later rounds.
Home Advantage: Both are German, but the Oberhausen crowd may lean toward the undefeated Saszik.
The fight is scheduled for 8-10 rounds, typical for undercard heavyweights.
Recent Form
Fighter
Record
KO%
Last Fight
Form Notes
Kevin Saszik
9-0-0
33%
Dec 21, 2024: UD win vs. Oliver Althof (10 rds)
Undefeated streak with 4 straight wins since 2023; excels in decisions but showed finishing ability with a TKO in Feb 2024. Consistent activity, fighting 3 times in 2024.
Patrick Schaefer
11-1-0
82%
Sep 25, 2025: W vs. Emre Altintas
Rebounded with 3 consecutive wins after 2023 loss; high KO rate highlights power, but inactivity (only 3 fights since 2023) could be a factor.
Saszik’s Recent Fights:
Dec 21, 2024: UD vs. Oliver Althof
Jun 2, 2024: UD vs. Halim Haxhijaj
Feb 18, 2024: TKO1 vs. Christoph Huth
Mar 4, 2023: UD vs. Toni Visic
Schaefer’s Recent Fights:
Sep 25, 2025: W vs. Emre Altintas
Nov 24, 2024: W vs. Alex Kmet
Aug 23, 2024: W vs. Ferenc Zsalek
Apr 23, 2023: L (Decision) vs. Danijal Alagic
Mar 23, 2023: W vs. Nikola Mrda
Saszik enters on a hot streak of decisions against solid opposition, while Schaefer’s power surge post-loss makes him dangerous.
Fight History
This is the first professional meeting between Saszik and Schaefer. No amateur or prior encounters have been documented, making it a fresh matchup without historical precedents. Both fighters have primarily competed in Germany against European-level opponents, with no overlapping rivals in their records.
Betting Trends
Limited data for this bout due to its undercard status, but trends favor Saszik: Heavy favorites like Saszik (-800+) have won 85% of similar heavyweight matchups in the last 5 years, though upsets occur in 15-20% via KO. Schaefer has been a profitable underdog in past fights, covering in 3 of 4 as +300 or higher.
Overall, European undercards see 60% of fights go over 6.5 rounds, but no O/U is posted here.
FIGHT ODDS
Patrick Schaefer + 500
Kevin Saszik – 900
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 9, 2025
