At a Glance
- Wild-card round runs Saturday, Jan 10 – Monday, Jan 12.
- Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos earn first-round byes.
- Games air on FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN, Prime Video, and Paramount+.
- Why it matters: The NFL’s biggest games are just a few days away, and fans can plan to catch their teams’ first playoff battles.
After a hard-fought regular season, the NFL playoffs are now underway. The wild-card round, featuring seven matchups across the league, kicks off on Saturday, January 10 and concludes on Monday, January 12. With the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos enjoying first-round byes, the remaining teams will battle for a spot in the divisional round.
Playoff Bracket
The 2024 NFL playoffs feature 14 teams, split evenly between the AFC and NFC. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, and either the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens hold the top four seeds, while the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Chargers occupy the wild-card slots. In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and Carolina Panthers are the top four seeds, with the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Green Bay Packers earning wild-card berths.
- AFC
- 1️⃣ Denver Broncos – Champion
- 2️⃣ New England Patriots – Champion
- 3️⃣ Jacksonville Jaguars – Champion
- 4️⃣ Steelers/Ravens – Champion
- 5️⃣ Houston Texans – Wild-card
- 6️⃣ Buffalo Bills – Wild-card
- 7️⃣ Los Angeles Chargers – Wild-card
- NFC
- 1️⃣ Seattle Seahawks – Champion
- 2️⃣ Philadelphia Eagles – Champion
- 3️⃣ Chicago Bears – Champion
- 4️⃣ Carolina Panthers – Champion
- 5️⃣ San Francisco 49ers – Wild-card
- 6️⃣ Los Angeles Rams – Wild-card
- 7️⃣ Green Bay Packers – Wild-card
Wild-Card Matchups & Broadcasts
The seven wild-card games are scheduled across three days, with each matchup featuring a top-seeded team against a lower-seeded opponent. The games will be televised on a mix of broadcast and streaming platforms, allowing fans to watch their favorite teams from home.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET/PT) | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jan 10 | No. 5 Rams vs No. 4 Panthers | 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT | FOX/FOX One |
| Sat Jan 10 | No. 7 Packers vs No. 2 Bears | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | Prime Video |
| Sun Jan 11 | No. 6 Bills vs No. 3 Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT | CBS/Paramount+ |
| Sun Jan 11 | No. 6 49ers vs No. 3 Eagles | 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT | FOX/FOX One |
| Sun Jan 11 | No. 7 Chargers vs No. 2 Patriots | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | NBC/Peacock |
| Mon Jan 12 | No. 5 Texans vs No. 4 Steelers/Ravens | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | ESPN/ABC |
Key Takeaways
- Wild-card round starts Jan 10 and ends Jan 12.
- Seahawks and Broncos receive first-round byes.
- Games broadcast on FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN, Prime Video, and Paramount+.
With the wild-card games now scheduled, fans can mark their calendars and tune in to watch their teams fight for a spot in the next round of the NFL playoffs.
