2026 NFL playoff schedule: Dates, times, results, TV, live streaming for every round

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2026 NFL playoff schedule: Dates, times, results, TV, live streaming for every round

The first round of The NFL postseason is in the books, and the wild card round certainly lived up to its name by delivering the most dangerous slates in playoff history.

Four games have been decided by four points or less, the most in any playoff series ever. There was no drama in the final game of the wild card round, however, as the Texans routed the Steelers, 30-6, on Monday night to earn the first playoff win in franchise history. Houston was the eighth and final team to punch its ticket to the divisional round.

In the AFC, the Texans will be joined by New England, Buffalo and Denver. The top-ranked Broncos, on a bye, will be playing for the first time this season after hosting the Bills on Saturday. Houston, meanwhile, will head to New England on Sunday with a spot in the AFC Championship Game on the line.

In the NFC, Seattle and San Francisco will meet for the third time this season after splitting their first two matchups. The Seahawks are well rested after the wild-card bye, while the 49ers will be playing on just five days off. In another division game, the Bears will host the Rams, marking Chicago’s first home division game in 15 years.

With that in mind, here is the full playoff schedule, including dates and start times for the divisional round. Wild Card Weekend

Saturday, Jan. 10

(5) Rams 34-31 over (4) Panthers

Rams vs. Panthers summary: The Panthers nearly pulled off the upset, but couldn’t stop Matthew Stafford with the game on the line. With the Rams trailing 31-27, Stafford went on a 71-yard game-winning drive that ended with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with just 38 seconds left to play. Stafford threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns in the win.

(2) Bears 31-27 over (7) Packers

Packers vs. Bears summary: The Bears pulled off the fourth-largest quarterback comeback in NFL history. Going into the last quarter, the Bears trailed by 15 points, but were able to erase that deficit with a surprise quarter where they outscored the Packers, 25-6. Caleb Williams threw for more yardage (184) in the fourth quarter than he did in the first three quarters combined (177). Williams capped it off with a 25-yard score to DJ Moore with 1:43 left to win the game.

Sunday, Jan. 11

(6) Bills 27-24 over (3) Jaguars

Bill vs. Jaguars summary: For the first time in his career, Josh Allen led a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter of a playoff game. The Bills’ franchise quarterback scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard run with just over a minute to play. Allen also threw a 15-yard TD in the fourth quarter to help lift Buffalo to the win. Allen totaled 306 yards and three touchdowns in the win. For the Bills, it was their first playoff win in 33 years.

(6) 49ers 23-19 over (3) Eagles

49ers vs. Eagles summary: The 49ers pulled off a shocker by going on the road and beating the Eagles. After losing George Kittle, the 49ers had unexpected heroes, including Demarcus Robinson, who caught six passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. Christian McCaffrey also had two touchdowns, including the game-winning, 4-pointer from Brock Purdy with 2:54 left to play.

(2) Fanatics 16-3 over (7) Chargers

Chargers vs. Patriots recap: The Patriots defense picked up and carried New England to victory. Justin Herbert was sacked six times as the Patriots kept the Chargers out of the end zone and held them to just under 210 yards. The offense didn’t light up the scoreboard, but Drake Maye was impressive in his first start of the season, throwing for 268 yards and rushing for 66 more. The Patriots are headed to the divisional round for the first time since 2018.

Monday, Jan. 12

(5) Texans 30-6 over (4) Steelers

Texans vs. Steelers summary. The Texans had the best defense in the NFL during the regular season, and that unit carried them to victory against Pittsburgh. The Texans defense sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, held the Steelers to just 175 yards and scored two touchdowns, which came in the fourth quarter. The first came on a 33-yard punt return by Sheldon Rankins, then Calen Bullock followed with a 50-yard pick with just 2:39 left in the game. It was a stellar defensive performance for a Texans team that won the first road game in franchise history.