The excitement of the NFL playoffs is ramping up as Wild-Card Weekend has concluded, setting the stage for the divisional rounds. The Seattle Seahawks, having secured the top seed in the NFC West, enjoyed a well-deserved rest during the wild-card games and are now preparing to host the San Francisco 49ers. This matchup is particularly significant as it is a rematch of their Week 18 clash, which helped Seattle clinch the division title.
In another NFC showdown, the Chicago Bears will welcome the Los Angeles Rams to Soldier Field. The Bears emerged victorious against the Green Bay Packers in their wild-card game, promising an intense contest against the Rams who edged past the Carolina Panthers.
Over in the AFC, the Denver Broncos have claimed the top spot and will be hosting the Buffalo Bills, who pulled off a narrow win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The New England Patriots, fresh from their wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers, will welcome the Houston Texans—who had an impressive victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers—to Gillette Stadium.
Fans can mark their calendars for the divisional round schedule:
In the NFC:
– The 49ers will face the Seahawks on Saturday, January 17, at 8 p.m. ET at Lumen Field, with the game broadcast on Fox.
– The Rams will go up against the Bears on Sunday, January 18, at 6:30 p.m. ET, airing on NBC.
In the AFC:
– The Bills will visit the Broncos on Saturday, January 17, at 4:30 p.m. ET, with CBS providing the coverage.
– The Texans will take on the Patriots on Sunday, January 18, at 3 p.m. ET, which will be shown on ESPN/ABC.
As the playoffs progress, fans are eagerly awaiting thrilling matchups that could define this season. The road to the Super Bowl is becoming clearer, and the excitement is palpable as teams vie for a chance at championship glory.