The next round of the NFL playoffs is here.
Conference championship game berths will be up for grabs this weekend during the divisional round.
Wild Card Weekend saw five division winners: the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams And Philadelphia Eagles – as well as Washington’s wild card commanders scoring first-round victories. Meanwhile, the top-seeded Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs automatically advanced past the Wild Card round thanks to first-round byes.
The eight remaining playoff teams will now be cut in half as the AFC and NFC championship game matchups take shape. So, which teams will take a step closer to the Super Bowl? And who will see their season end?
Here’s how to watch the divisional round action:
What are the NFL playoff games today?
The divisional round begins Saturday with two games – one in the AFC and one in the NFC.
First, the Chiefs will resume their bid for a historic three-peat by hosting the No. 4 seed Texans. Houston is coming off a 32-12 victory over No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers which saw the Texans take out Justin Herbert four times. This will be the second meeting between the Texans and Chiefs in less than a month, as Kansas City defeated Houston 27-19 at home in Week 16.
The Chiefs can book a seventh straight trip to the AFC Championship Game. The Texans, on the other hand, have never advanced past the divisional round.
After the Chiefs-Texans, the NFC’s No. 1 seed will host its playoff opener as the The Lions face the No. 6 Commanders. The Lions are poised for a second straight NFC Championship Game berth and just their third overall as they eye the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance. THE Commanderswho outlasted the No. 3 Bucs 23-20 for their first playoff victory since the 2005 season, have not reached the conference championship since their 1991 Super Bowl campaign.
The Washington Commanders are preparing to face the Detroit Lions. Insider JP Finlay reports. Also for all ears: Jayden Daniels explains why he doesn’t get nervous during big matches.
What time are the NFL playoff games today?
Here is an overview of Saturday’s program:
- Texans among the chiefs: 4:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. CT/1:30 p.m. PT
- Commanders at Lions: 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT
Where to watch and stream today’s NFL playoff games
And here’s where you can watch the matches:
Which NFL playoff games are tomorrow?
Sunday’s action begins in the NFC as the No. 2 Eagles host the No. 4 Rams. This will be a rematch of week 12 where Saquon Barkley racked up over 300 yards from scrimmage as Philadelphia escaped with a 37-20 road victory.
The Eagles and Rams are coming off dominant defensive performances. Philadelphia’s best defense strength four turnovers in a 22-10 win over the No. 7 Green Bay Packers, while Los Angeles recorded nine sacks and two turnovers in a 27-9 neutral-site loss to the No. 5 Minnesota Vikings, with 14 victories.
The final game of the divisional round will feature the top two MVP contenders as Lamar Jackson and the No. 3 Ravens visit Josh Allen and the No. 2 Bills. Both teams earned decisive victories in the Wild Card Round, with Buffalo beating the No. 7 Denver Broncos 31-7 and Baltimore beating the AFC North rival No. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14.
Baltimore has a chance to reach a second straight conference championship game, while Buffalo looks to snap a streak of three straight divisional round exits. Like Detroit and Houston, the Bills are one of the teams that have never hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.
Dave Zangaro and Reuben Frank discuss the Eagles offensive line as they prepare to take on a red-hot Rams defensive front. Jordan Mailata discusses his unit’s preparation for the challenge against Los Angeles.
What time are the NFL playoff games tomorrow?
Sunday kickoff times are a little earlier:
- Rams at Eagles: 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/12 p.m. PT
- Ravens at Bills: 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. PT
Where to watch and stream tomorrow’s playoff games
And here’s how to watch Sunday’s games:
When are the 2025 AFC and NFC Championship Games?
The AFC and NFC conference champions will be crowned on Sunday, January 26.
When and where will the 2025 Super Bowl take place?
The two conference champions will then have two weeks off before meeting again in Super Bowl 59 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
As Super Bowl LIX approaches in New Orleans, we’re looking ahead to the next cities that will host the NFL’s biggest game.
