NFL Playoff Picture: Divisional round features Saints-Vikings, Steelers-Jags rematches
The matchups for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs are set.
After a traditionally wild first round of the postseason, only eight teams remain.
Divisional Round| Matchup | Date | Time | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons at Eagles | Saturday | 4:35 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Titans at Patriots | Saturday | 8:15 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Jaguars at Steelers | Sunday | 1:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Saints at Vikings | Sunday | 4:40 p.m. ET | FOX |
For the first time in NFL history, a No. 6 seed opens as the favorite in a date with the No. 1 seed when the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons visit the Carson Wentz-less Philadelphia Eagles to open next weekend's slate.
The Tennessee Titans pulled off a late upset over the Kansas City Chiefs and will look to keep that momentum going against the top-seeded New England Patriots.
On Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet again at Heinz Field. The Jags blew out the Steelers 30-9 in Week 5.
Finally, the Minnesota Vikings will look to defend their home turf against the New Orleans Saints to close out the weekend. The Vikings won their Week 1 matchup 29-19.
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