Sports

AFC Playoffs NFL

Yohan R., Christopher C., and Jeet T

January 28, 2025

NFL Playoffs bracket (picture courtesy by Pro Football Network)

We are talking about the NFL’s AFC Playoffs, and we are getting predictions on who people think will win the NFL and the AFC Playoffs.

Panther Press: Who is your favorite player in the NFL?

Mr. Schmidt: My favorite football player is Garrett Wilson.

Panther Press: Why is he your favorite player?

Mr. Schmidt: He is a very talented receiver.

Panther Press: What is your favorite team in the NFL?

Mr. Schmidt: The Jets.

Panther Press: Why is it your favorite team?

Mr. Schmidt: My dad was a Jets fan.

Panther Press: What team do you think will win the AFC Playoffs?

Mr. Schmidt: Not the Jets, probably the Chiefs.

Panther Press: What is your favorite team in the AFC?

Mr. Schmidt: The Jets.

Panther Press: Have you ever seen a game live in the stadium?

Mr. Schmidt: I have. I think it was the Jets vs. Vikings game. I was your age when I went to that game.

Panther Press: What teams do you think will be in the Super Bowl?

Mr. Schmidt: I’m betting on the Eagles and the Chiefs.

Panther Press: Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?

Mr. Schmidt: I’m hoping it’s the Eagles because I don’t want the Chiefs to win again.

Panther Press: Are you going to watch the Super Bowl?

Mr. Schmidt: I am, probably at my friends’ house.

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About the Contributors

Yohan R., Reporter

Yohan R. is a student at Iselin Middle School and lives in Iselin, New Jersey. He has a family of five: a brother (Viyan R.), a sister (Zara R.), a mom (Sudha R.), and a dad (Karthick R.). Sudha and Karthick were born in India and moved to the U.S., while Yohan, Viyan, and Zara were born in the U.S. Yohan loves to play sports. His favorite sport is soccer, but he also plays a variety of different sports, like basketball, baseball, and football. He plays for the Woodbridge Township travel soccer team. He also loves to watch soccer. His favorite team is Real Madrid, and his favorite player is Messi. He also likes playing video games with his neighborhood friends.

Christopher C., Reporter

Christopher C. is a student at IMS. He has 3 siblings and lives near his school, making it easier for him to get there. He has been trying very hard to not only pass his classes but also to have fun. He also loves his family. Christopher has many hobbies, including soccer, playing games, watching television, and reading. He is sometimes antisocial, which makes him nervous around people he doesn’t know. He also hates music. To be specific, he hates K-pop. His sister always puts on the same songs all the time, making it hard for him to like them. He also never studies for tests since he is so smart. He also likes to play chess.

Jeet T, Reporter

Jeet T. is a student at Iselin Middle School. He lives in Iselin, New Jersey with his brother, dad, and mom. He is Indian, but was born in America and he is 11 years old. Most of his cousins, aunts and uncles live in India. He loves to play sports such as soccer, basketball, Ping Pong, and some more.He Also, loves to go to places especially hot places that have clear sky everyday. He also loves video games like Fifa which is just a soccer game where you can face friends with different soccer teams or together as a team.