The 2024 NFL regular season is coming to a close, which means the NFL playoffs are one week away. Fourteen teams, seven from each conference, will have their shot at a Super Bowl run.
Let’s examine what we know so far about the postseason schedule, plus how to watch the games on Wild Card Weekend.
What Is the NFL Playoff Picture?
With Week 18 over, this is what the seeding looks like for the Wild Card Round:
AFC Playoff Picture
1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1)
2. Buffalo Bills (13-4)
3. Baltimore Ravens (12-5)
4. Houston Texans (10-7)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
7. Denver Broncos (10-7)
NFC Playoff Picture
1. Detroit Lions (15-2)
2. Philadelphia Eagles (14-3)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7)
4. Los Angeles Rams (10-7)
5. Minnesota Vikings (14-3)
6. Washington Commanders (12-5)
7. Green Bay Packers (11-6)
NFL Playoff Dates and Wild Card Weekend Schedule
Here are the dates for the upcoming postseason:
- Wild Card Round: Jan. 11-13
- Divisional Round: Jan. 18-19
- Conference Championships: Jan. 26
- Super Bowl LIX: Feb. 9
Saturday, Jan. 11
4:30 p.m. ET — Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans (CBS, Paramount+)
8 p.m. ET — Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens (Amazon Prime)
Sunday, Jan. 12
1 p.m. ET — Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills (CBS, Paramount+)
4:30 p.m. ET — Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles (FOX)
8:15 p.m. ET — Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NBC, Peacock)
Monday, Jan. 13
8:15 p.m. ET — Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams
Notable NFL Postseason Storylines
Chiefs Trying to Make NFL History With First Threepeat
The Chiefs have appeared in four of the last five Super Bowls, and they won three of them.
If Kansas City advances to Super Bowl LIX next year, they will become the fourth team all-time to play in three straight Super Bowls. Now, the Chiefs have an opportunity to make NFL history by becoming the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
The Chiefs have looked vulnerable this season, but they always seem to find a way to win and they are currently 15-1.
If Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Co. can hoist the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIX, their dynastic run will make NFL history and go down as one of the most impressive runs in all of professional sports. All eyes will be on the Chiefs to see if they can advance to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025.
Lamar Jackson Looking To End Postseason Struggles
Last year, the Baltimore Ravens advanced to the AFC Championship Game, but they weren’t able to take down the Chiefs.
Lamar Jackson has racked up a ton of individual accolades, and he may win his third NFL MVP award this season. Now, he’s looking to turn around his 2-4 playoff record.
Throughout his postseason career, Jackson has thrown for 1,324 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions while rushing for 521 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. He has also fumbled the ball twice and taken 26 sacks.
Jackson is hoping to put together the best postseason run of his career and hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the first time.