NFL Playoff Picture: Steelers move on to Kansas City, Packers get Cowboys
As Wild Card Weekend ended with a set of lopsided scores to open the 2016 NFL playoffs, all divisional-round matchups have been set, with few expecting another set of unbalanced contests.
The Texans took advantage of Connor Cook's inexperience, handing the Raiders a 27-14 loss in Oakland's first playoff appearance since 2002. Houston will now face the Patriots as big underdogs looking to erase the memory of their 27-0 Week 3 defeat. The Steelers easily dismantled Miami on a frigid afternoon in Pittsburgh, but will have their hands full in Kansas City next Sunday.
The Packers furthering their winning streak to seven games wasn't easy, and getting to eight won't be any easier. Possibly without Jordy Nelson, who was carted off early with a rib injury, Green Bay has to go to Dallas for the finale of the divisional round. The Falcons will get a chance to exact revenge against the Seahawks, who edged Atlanta 26-24 in Week 6.
Divisional Round
| Matchup | Date | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks at Falcons | Saturday | 4:35 p.m. ET | FOX |
| Texans at Patriots | Saturday | 8:15 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Steelers at Chiefs | Sunday | 1:05 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Packers at Cowboys | Sunday | 4:40 p.m. ET | FOX |