After a topsy-turvy day in the NFL which saw the Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans become the last two teams in, the playoff matchups are set for the first round of the playoffs.
In the AFC:
- 1. New England Patriots – First Round Bye
- 2. Indianapolis Colts – First Round Bye
Wildcard Round
Saturday, Jan. 5
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (11-5) at 4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6), 8 p.m. ET (NBC)
Sunday, Jan. 6
6. Tennessee Titans (10-6) at 3. San Diego Chargers (11-5), 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
Divisional Round
Jan. 12-13
San Diego, Pittsburgh or Jacksonville at Indianapolis
Pittsburgh, Jacksonville or Tennessee at New England
In the NFC:
- 1. Dallas Cowboys – First Round Bye
- 2. Green Bay Packers – First Round Bye
Wildcard Round
Saturday, Jan. 5
6. Washington Redskins (9-7) at 3. Seattle Seahawks (10-6), 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
Sunday, Jan. 6
5. New York Giants (10-6) at 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7), 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
DIVISIONAL ROUND
Jan. 12-13
Tampa Bay or New York or Washington at Dallas
Seattle, Tampa Bay or New York at Green Bay
AFC & NFC Conference Championships
Will be held on January 20th at the site of the highest remaining team in each conference.
Super Bowl XLII:
Sunday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m., University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)
