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NFL Wild Card Round: Schedule, Storylines, and Streaming Details
The NFL playoffs start with the Wild Card Round, where 12 teams play to move to the next round.
The games are spread over three days, with exciting matchups like the Rams vs. Panthers and the Eagles hosting the 49ers.
The Bears and Packers have a big rivalry game, and the Bills want to win their first playoff road game.
The Patriots are strong at running the ball, and the Steelers are trying to end a long playoff drought.
Fans in the US can watch on different TV channels, and in India, they can stream all games on DAZN NFL Game Pass.
The NFL Wild Card Round features six games over three days with 12 teams competing for a spot in the Divisional Round.
Key matchups include the Rams vs. Panthers, Bears vs. Packers, Bills vs. Jaguars, Eagles vs. 49ers, Patriots vs. Chargers, and Steelers vs. Texans.
The Bears ended an 11-game losing streak to the Packers this season and won their recent meeting in overtime.
The Eagles, defending Super Bowl champions, host the 49ers in a matchup of Super Bowl contenders.
The Patriots, leading in rushing yards per game, are favored against the Chargers in a potential Super Bowl preview.
US viewers can watch games on FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC, while Indian fans can stream on DAZN NFL Game Pass.
- Who
- 12 NFL teams competing in the Wild Card Round
- What
- NFL Wild Card Round playoffs
- Where
- Various locations across the United States
- When
- January 10-12, 2025
- Why
- To determine which teams advance to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs
Key facts
- Saturday Matchups
- Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers – 4:30 PM ET / 3:00 AM IST (Sunday), Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – 8:00 PM ET / 6:30 AM IST (Sunday)
- Sunday Matchups
- Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:00 PM ET / 11:30 PM IST, San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – 4:30 PM ET / 3:00 AM IST (Monday), Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots – 8:00 PM ET / 6:30 AM IST (Monday)
- Monday Matchup
- Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers – 8:15 PM ET / 6:45 AM IST (Tuesday)
- US Streaming
- FOX, Prime Video, CBS, NBC, ESPN/ABC
- Indian Streaming
- DAZN NFL Game Pass
