At a Glance
- Wild-card games run Saturday, Jan. 10 to Monday, Jan. 12.
- Eight teams compete in four rounds of play.
- Matchups include the Patriots, Bears, Eagles, 49ers, Rams, Packers, Bills, and Chargers.
- Why it matters: fans can plan viewings and catch key matchups that set up the playoff bracket.
With the regular season over, the NFL playoffs are now underway. The wild-card round will begin on Saturday, Jan. 10 and run through Monday, Jan. 12, featuring eight teams vying for a spot in the divisional round.
Playoff Bracket Overview
The playoffs include 14 teams split between the AFC and NFC. Two teams-Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos-receive first-round byes and will return for the divisional round.
AFC Teams
- Denver Broncos (AFC West champions, top seed)
- New England Patriots (AFC East champions)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (AFC South champions)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC North champions)
- Houston Texans (wild card)
- Buffalo Bills (wild card)
- Los Angeles Chargers (wild card)
NFC Teams
- Seattle Seahawks (NFC West champions, No. 1 seed)
- Philadelphia Eagles (NFC East champions)
- Chicago Bears (NFC North champions)
- Carolina Panthers (NFC South champions)
- San Francisco 49ers (wild card)
- Los Angeles Rams (wild card)
- Green Bay Packers (wild card)
Game Schedule and Broadcasts
The wild-card round features five games on Saturday and Sunday and one on Monday, each with a different broadcast partner.
| Date | Game | Time (ET/PT) | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 | Rams vs Panthers | 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT | FOX/FOX One |
| Jan 10 | Packers vs Bears | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | Prime Video |
| Jan 11 | Bills vs Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT | CBS/Paramount+ |
| Jan 11 | 49ers vs Eagles | 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT | FOX/FOX One |
| Jan 11 | Chargers vs Patriots | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | NBC/Peacock |
| Jan 12 | Texans vs Steelers | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | ESPN/ABC |
Fans can stream the games on cable or through online platforms depending on the network.
Key Takeaways
- Wild-card games run Jan. 10-12, with 8 teams competing.
- Top seeds Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos skip this round.
- Broadcasts span FOX, Prime Video, CBS, NBC, ESPN, and online services.
The playoffs set the stage for the NFL’s biggest showdown, and fans have a clear schedule to follow as teams battle for the next round.
