2024 NFL Playoffs guide: Full schedule, preview, channels, streaming, bracket

The Divisional Round is here, as the 2024 NFL Playoffs continue the march toward Super Bowl LVIII. Wild Card hopefuls like the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys saw their seasons come to an end, while teams like the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans now face even tougher opponents in the next stage of the postseason.

The Divisional Round will decide the four teams that contest the 2024 Conference Championships. The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers enter the postseason action this round after enjoying byes thanks to their conference-leading records at the end of the regular season. Divisional Round action takes place Saturday and Sunday January 20 and 21.

Get a preview of each game in the upcoming Divisional Round all the way through Super Bowl LVIII, and find out where to watch and stream the action, odds and more. You can also find results from earlier postseason matchups below.

What channel are the NFL Playoffs on this weekend?

Divisional Round games will air on a variety of TV networks, including NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC and ESPN, and will be carried by different streaming services, including fuboTV (free trial), Paramount+ (free trial) and ESPN+. There’s no one-size fits all viewing solution for the 2024 NFL Playoffs, but we’ve got you covered with the guide below.

What teams are in the NFL playoffs?

AFC teams in the NFL Playoffs

No. 1 Baltimore Ravens
No. 2 Buffalo Bills
No. 3 Kansas City Chiefs
No. 4 Houston Texans

NFC teams in the NFL Playoffs

No. 1 San Francisco 49ers
No. 3 Detroit Lions
No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No. 7 Green Bay Packers

2024 NFL Playoffs bracket

CJ Stroud — Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) react in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo | Maria Lysaker)AP Photo | Maria Lysaker

Full 2024 NFL Playoffs schedule

No. 4 Houston Texans vs. No. 1 Baltimore Ravens - AFC Divisional Game

Final: Ravens 34, Texans 10

Saturday, Jan. 20, 4:30 p.m. on ESPN, ABC

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans are through to the Divisional Round. It will be a second consecutive regular season rematch for the Texans (11-7). Baltimore (13-4) is making its Playoffs debut, after their league-leading record earned them an automatic berth in the Divisional Round. Baltimore is well-rested ahead of the contest, despite losing their last game of the season 17-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are 9.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV.

No. 7 Green Bay Packers vs. No. 1 San Francisco 49ers - NFC Divisional Game

Final: 49ers 24, Packers 21

Saturday, Jan. 20, 8:15 p.m. on FOX

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

San Francisco (12-5) is the 10-point favorite heading into their NFL Playoffs debut. The No. 1 seed in the NFC finished 12-5 despite losing 21-20 to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. Brock Purdy sat out during that game, but he’ll be back in action this week.. These teams did not clash in the regular season. Green Bay (10-8) lost to San Francisco 13-10 when they last clashed in the Divisional Round in 2022. It will be their third postseason clash in the last five seasons. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis III (24) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) celebrates a defensive stop during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo | Peter Joneleit)AP Photo | Peter Joneleit

No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. No. 3 Detroit Lions - NFC Divisional Game

Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. on NBC | How to watch Bucs-Lions

Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan | Cheapest tickets to the game

Detroit will host two playoff games in one postseason for the first time in franchise history when they host the Buccaneers on Sunday. The Bucs won for the sixth time in seven games. They were at home in the Wild Card Round, and now face a change of venue and enter as 5.5-point underdogs. Tampa Bay is on a quest for redemption, looking at the possibility of facing multiple teams it lost to during the regular season. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Peacock, Hulu + Live TV.

No. 3 Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 2 Buffalo Bills - AFC Divisional Game

Sunday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m. on CBS | How to watch Chiefs-Bills

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York | Cheapest tickets to the game

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (12-6) get another shot at Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (12-6) in the playoffs, but this time Buffalo gets to play at home (for the second straight Playoffs game). Buffalo is a 2.5-point favorite to win. The last time they clashed, Buffalo won 20-17 in a pivotal game at Arrowhead Stadium that set them on the path to the Playoffs. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV.

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NFL Conference Championship - Game 1

Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m. on FOX or CBS

Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream

NFL Conference Championship - Game 2

Sunday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. on FOX or CBS

Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream

Super Bowl LVIII

Sunday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. on CBS, Nickelodeon

Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada (Tickets)

This is the first time that Allegiant Stadium, home to the Las Vegas Raiders, has ever hosted a Super Bowl. Stream on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV.

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins runs after catching a pass during an NFL playoff game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NFL Playoffs results

No. 5 Cleveland Browns vs. No. 4 Houston Texans - AFC Wild Card Game

Final score: Texans 45, Browns 14

Saturday, Jan. 13, 4:30 p.m. on NBC, Telemundo

NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Joe Flacco’s had an stretch of success with the Cleveland Browns came to an end on Saturday, when the Browns lost 45-14 to the Houston Texans. Flacco had interceptions returned for touchdowns on back-to-back drives in the third quarter, to mark Cleveland’s worst playoff loss since a 34-0 defeat to the Baltimore Colts on Dec. 29, 1968.

No. 6 Miami Dolphins vs. No. 3 Kansas City Chiefs - AFC Wild Card Game

Final score: Chiefs 26, Dolphins 7

Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. on WTVJ (Miami), KSHB (Kansas City)

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

The Kansas City Chiefs leaned on their defense to secure their Wild Card win over the Miami Dolphins, rather their relying on Patrick Mahomes and the inconsistent offense. Kansas City got into the end zone twice and kicked four field goals in the win.

No. 7 Green Bay Packers vs. No. 2 Dallas Cowboys - NFC Wild Card Game

Final score: Packers 48, Cowboys 32

Sunday, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m. on FOX, FOX Deportes

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Green Bay had registered 27 points before the Cowboys even got on the board during the first half of Sunday’s game. The Packers have been starting games stronger as the season has progressed.

No. 6 Los Angeles Rams vs. No. 3 Detroit Lions - NFC Wild Card Game

Final score: Lions 24, Rams 23

Sunday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m. on NBC, Universo

Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Dan Campbell led the Detroit Lions to a 1-point win over the Los Angeles Rams, and netting the franchise’s first playoff win in 32 years on Sunday night. Los Angeles tried to make up the difference with field goals, but was unable to kick their way to victory.

No. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. No. 2 Buffalo Bills - AFC Wild Card Game

Final score: Bills 31, Steelers 17

Monday, Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m. on CBS

Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and scored on a franchise playoff-record 52-yard touchdown run after the game was postponed a full day due to a lake-effect blizzard. The Steelers’ found themselves out of the Playoffs after a late season surge behind backup quarterback Mason Rudolph.

No. 5 Philadelphia Eagles vs. No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFC Wild Card Game

Final score: Buccaneers 32, Eagles 9

Monday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Baker Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Buccaneers to a 32-9 victory over Jalen Hurts and the slumping Philadelphia Eagles, who had one of the strongest starts to the season, and one of the weakest finishes.

Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.

What channel are the 2024 NFL Playoffs games on?

Games are scheduled for broadcast on CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC and the ESPN family of networks, with the Super Bowl slated for CBS and Nickelodeon.

Channel finder: Verizon Fios, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV

Where can I stream the 2024 NFL Playoffs?

Sign up for fuboTV (free trial) or DirecTV Stream (free trial) for the most access to NFL Playoffs games in one streaming package, and stream free during your trial period. Check your in-market channel lineup, as local channel availability can vary market-to-market.

Hulu + Live TV also carries most of the games, but does not offer a free trial.

Sling carries games on ESPN, and does not offer a free trial.

Paramount+ (free trial) will carry select games on CBS, and Super Bowl 58, making it a good option for fans who aren’t looking for a live TV package, but still want to catch a lot of NFL postseason action.

ESPN+ and Peacock will also carry a smaller selection of postseason games, but do not offer free trials.

What is fuboTV?

FuboTV is a live TV streaming service focused on live sports, including U.S. and international soccer, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more. It also includes its own fubo Sports Networks with exclusive programming. It offers 150 channels starting at $74.99, including 1,000 hours of DVR, and streams on most devices. Right now you can try fuboTV free for 7 days.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is a premium, comprehensive internet TV service that offers all your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks, including YES Network. It’s the only choice for fans who want full access to local, televised sports. DirecTV Stream includes 90+ channels, 20 hours of DVR storage and thousands of on-demand titles.

What is Paramount Plus?

Paramount Plus is an on-demand, over-the-top streaming service from Paramount, which includes content from Paramount-owned brands like CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and more. Many Paramount-owned TV shows appear the day after broadcast on the service, and it is the exclusive home of Paramount Plus originals, like Yellowstone spinoff “1883″ or Star Trek spinoff “Picard.” It also airs live NFL and UEFA Champions League games, plus live, 24/7 news from CBS News.

Can I bet on the games?

Yes, you can bet on the NFL Playoffs from your phone in New York State, and we’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365 and more.