The excitement of the NFL playoffs is at its peak as 14 teams gear up to compete in the single-elimination postseason tournament. Among these teams are four playoff newcomers eager to leave their mark, kicking off their journey in the wild-card round this weekend. A total of six games will be played over three days to initiate the postseason, marking the fifth year of the 14-team playoff format and the fourth year of scheduling a wild-card game on Monday night.
As fans eagerly anticipate the thrill of the playoffs, there is a question on everyone’s mind: which wild-card game will offer the most captivating spectacle? With multiple games to keep track of, it can be overwhelming for some. However, fear not, as we are here to guide you through the full schedule and details on how to catch every moment of the action during the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs.
The NFL wild-card schedule is set as follows:
Saturday, January 11:
– Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m. ET
– Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, January 12:
– Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET
– Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:30 p.m. ET
– Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8 p.m. ET
Monday, January 13:
– Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams, 8 p.m. ET
In addition to the schedule, the NFL playoff power rankings are a topic of hot debate, as experts weigh in on which team poses the biggest threat to clinch the Super Bowl title. Each of the 14 teams is evaluated based on their chances of securing the coveted championship.
For those eager to catch the games live, details on how to watch and stream the action are crucial. Here is a breakdown of the broadcasting information for each game:
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans:
– Location: NRG Stadium, Houston
– TV: CBS
– Streaming: Paramount+, fuboTV, NFL+
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens:
– Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
– TV: WMAR (ABC 2) in Baltimore | WPXI (NBC 11) in Pittsburgh
– Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, NFL+
Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills:
– Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y.
– TV: CBS
– Streaming: Paramount+, fuboTV, NFL+
Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles:
– Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
– TV: FOX
– Streaming: Fox Sports, fuboTV, NFL+
Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
– Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
– TV: NBC, Telemundo, Universo
– Streaming: Peacock, fuboTV, NFL+
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams:
– Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.
– TV: ESPN
