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NFL Sets Divisional Round Dates and Matchups, Keeps TV and Kickoff Slots Pending

Exact times with network assignments will be announced after Monday’s TexansSteelers result.

Overview

  • Saturday, Jan. 17 features the Bills at the Broncos and the 49ers at the Seahawks with specific kickoff slots still to come.
  • Sunday, Jan. 18 will stage the Rams at the Bears and either the Texans or Steelers at the Patriots based on Monday night’s winner.
  • The league set generic windows of 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, and 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
  • NBC, FOX, CBS and ESPN will each televise one divisional game, with individual game-to-network assignments not yet released.
  • Scheduling produces rest disparities, with Buffalo and San Francisco on six days’ rest against opponents with roughly two weeks, and Seattle idle about 15 days before hosting.