After one of many wildest seasons in NFL historical past, the playoffs are lastly right here. This yr’s postseason will not have Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, however there’ll nonetheless be loads of acquainted faces.
The Eagles are within the playoffs for the fifth straight season they usually’ll be seeking to develop into the primary NFC crew in 31 years to repeat as Tremendous Bowl champion. Jalen Hurts is one among simply two quarterbacks within the playoffs this yr who has gained a Tremendous Bowl together with Matthew Stafford, and Aaron Rodgers might be a part of them if the Steelers beat the Ravens on Sunday evening.
There are additionally loads of new faces within the postseason this yr, together with six groups that did not make the playoffs final yr with the Seahawks, 49ers, Panthers, Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all getting in. The ultimate 5 groups in that group all misplaced not less than 11 video games final yr earlier than rebounding to make the postseason this yr.
The Panthers are in playoffs for the primary time since 2017 they usually’ll be kicking off the postseason this yr by internet hosting the Saturday afternoon recreation.
With that in thoughts, let’s get to the complete playoff schedule.
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Wild Card Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 10
- No. 5 Rams at No. 4 Panthers, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fox) (Stream: Fubo — attempt without cost)
- No. 7 Packers at No. 2 Bears, 8 p.m. ET (Amazon Prime)
Sunday, Jan. 11
- No. 6 Payments at No. 3 Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET (CBS) (Stream on Paramount+)
- No. 6 49ers at No. 3 Eagles, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fox) (Stream: Fubo — attempt without cost)
- No. 7 Chargers at No. 2 Patriots, 8 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday, Jan. 12
Divisional Spherical
Saturday, Jan. 17
- AFC or NFC divisional matchup, 4:30 p.m. ET
- AFC or NFC divisional matchup, 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, Jan. 18
- AFC or NFC divisional matchup, 3 p.m. ET
- AFC or NFC divisional matchup, 6:30 p.m. ET
Notice: The winner of the Monday evening recreation within the wild card spherical will play on Sunday within the divisional spherical. The Broncos and Seahawks will each host a recreation within the divisional spherical after getting a bye within the wild card spherical.
Championship Sunday
Sunday, Jan. 25
- AFC Championship, 3 p.m. ET (CBS)
- NFC Championship, 6:30 p.m. ET (Fox)
Tremendous Bowl LX
Sunday, Feb. 8
- AFC champion vs. NFC champion at Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California), 6:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
