The NFL released its wildcard schedule Sunday night, with the postseason beginning Saturday with the 49ers hosting the Seahawks at 4:30 p.m. ET. Here’s what you need to know:
- Seattle advanced into the postseason, earning the final wildcard spot after defeating the Rams and losing the Packers to the Lions.
- The Buccaneers host the Cowboys at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday Night Football.
- All six games in the opening round of the playoffs feature a regular-season rematch, including matchups between the Chargers and Jaguars, Dolphins and Bills, Giants and Vikings, and Ravens and Bengals.
Wildcard weekend schedule
Saturday January 14th
- Seahawks at 49ers, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Chargers at Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC)
Sunday January 15th
- Dolphins at Bills, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Giants at Vikings, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Ravens in Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday 16 January
- Cowboys at Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Which teams have the bye?
The Chiefs (14-3) beat the Raiders on Saturday to capture the AFC’s top seed and earn a first-round bye. They start the postseason with a divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium.
In the NFC, the Eagles clinched first place and home field advantage throughout the postseason with a win over the Giants on Sunday.
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