NFL Playoff Picture: Ravens, Bills put hot streaks on the line in divisional round
The NFL's elite eight is set.
The top seeds in the AFC and NFC will jump back into action in next weekend's divisional playoffs. Here are the matchups, dates, and times for all four games.
AFC
| Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens at Bills | Saturday | 8:15 p.m. | NBC |
| Browns at Chiefs | Sunday | 3:05 p.m. | CBS |
The two hottest teams in football go head to head in Buffalo. The Baltimore Ravens will put their six-game winning streak on the line against the Bills, who have won seven consecutive contests. Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are playing at elite levels, but only one will reach the conference championship.
After the Cleveland Browns' shocking upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, they've earned a date with the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in a clash of opposing styles. Cleveland owns the league's third-best running game, and the Chiefs have the NFL's No. 1 offense and passing game.
NFC
| Matchup | Date | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams at Packers | Saturday | 4:35 p.m. | FOX |
| Buccaneers at Saints | Sunday | 6:40 p.m. | FOX |
The Green Bay Packers are ready and rested after enjoying a first-round bye, and they'll go up against the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL's No. 1 defense. Even with injuries to two quarterbacks, the Rams managed to knock off the NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks 30-20 on Saturday. Los Angeles will look to stop MVP favorite Aaron Rodgers and All-Pro wideout Davante Adams. The duo combined for 18 touchdowns during the season.
The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet for the third time this season after both NFC South squads won their wild-card matchups. The rivalry has been one-sided as the Saints handled the Bucs 34-23 in Week 1 and dismantled them in primetime 38-3 in Week 9. Bucs QB Tom Brady is relishing another shot at New Orleans.
Both conference championship games will take place Sunday, Jan. 24, with Super Bowl LV to follow on Feb. 7.