Now that the NFL regular season has concluded, it is time for the best part of the year: the playoffs. With Wild Card Weekend on the horizon, here are the NFL Pack Pros to look out for as teams compete for the Super Bowl.
Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs
The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs currently have the sixth-ranked offensive line in the NFL. Joe Thuney is currently playing left tackle on that line, despite playing most of his career at guard. Thuney has had to step in at left tackle because of underperformance and injury.
Even though it’s a brand new position for him, Thuney has adjusted well to protect the blindside of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. It will be intriguing to see if Thuney can still play at a high level against tougher competition in the playoffs.
Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
In Wilson’s first year as a Steeler, he completed 214 of 336 passes for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns. While this might not be too impressive just looking at it, Wilson did miss the first six games of the 2025 campaign and looks to help his team make some noise in the playoffs.
Wilson has shown in the past that he has the potential to lead his team to a championship as he did so in the 2013 season with the Seattle Seahawks, leading them to their only championship. Pair that with a Super Bowl-winning head coach in Mike Tomlin, and the Steelers could be a dark horse to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. The Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Payton Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
Another Steeler Pack Pro is linebacker Payton Wilson. Wilson has become a standout in his rookie season, totaling 78 total tackles, 49 solo tackles, 29 tackle assists, one forced fumble, one interception and two fumble recoveries, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Wilson has made some highlight plays this season and will go into the playoffs continuing to look for big opportunities in big moments.
Wilson is not only getting comfortable in the league but also with Tomlin. Coming into the season, Wilson was not projected to be a starter but has become a consistent part of the defense and has been named an NFL All-Rookie by CBS Sports.
Garrett Bradbury, Minnesota Vikings
Vikings starting center Garrett Bradbury is the leader of the 10th-ranked offensive line in the NFL and has been instrumental in protecting Sam Darnold who is having a breakout season. A former first-round pick, Bradbury has been the Vikings starter since day one.
In the past three years, Bradbury has dealt with nagging injuries that haven’t allowed him to play a full season but going into the playoffs, Bradbury is healthy and is anchoring Minnesota’s offensive line.
