Coming into the 14-game slate on the final game day of the NFL’s regular season, there was still a lot on the line in terms of both playoff berths, as well as seeding.
Now, with the completion of Sunday’s contests, the league’s postseason picture is set in stone and it’s filled with thrilling matchups and intrigue.
Below is the seeding and schedule for next week’s Super Wild Card Weekend:
Saturday, Jan. 14
NFC
Seahawks (7) at 49ers (2), 4:30 p.m. ET/ 1:30 p.m. PT
AFC
Chargers (5) at Jaguars (4), 8:15 p.m. ET/ 5:15 p.m. PT
Sunday, Jan. 15
AFC
Dolphins (7) at Bills (2), 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT
NFC
Giants (6) at Vikings (3), 4:30 p.m. ET/ 1:30 p.m. PT
AFC
Ravens (6) at Bengals (3), 8:15 p.m. ET/ 5:15 p.m. PT
Monday, Jan. 16
NFC
Cowboys (5) at Buccaneers (4), 8:15 p.m. ET/ 5:15 p.m. PT
Byes: Chiefs (AFC), Eagles (NFC)
In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs take the top spot in the conference, earning a bye to the divisional round for the fifth time in the last seven seasons.
The resurgent Jacksonville Jaguars make their first postseason appearance since 2017 when they host Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Buffalo Bills will host the Miami Dolphins from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The two teams split the season series with Buffalo taking the latest matchup in a 32-29 win on Dec. 17.
The reigning conference champion Cincinnati Bengals take on their division rival Baltimore Ravens after the former defeated the latter in Week 18.
Moving to the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles, who started the season by winning their first eight games, locked up the conference’s top seed in a 22-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 18. The Eagles take the No. 1 seed for the first time since 2017 – the year in which the franchise captured its first Super Bowl.
Winners of 10 (yes, 10) straight, the red-hot San Francisco 49ers welcome the Seattle Seahawks to Levi’s Stadium after the latter managed to hang on in Week 18 with a tight Green Bay loss.
The NFC North division champion Minnesota Vikings host their first playoff game since the 2017 divisional round, a game against the New Orleans Saints that featured the famous Minneapolis Miracle. This time they take on the Giants, having beaten New York 27-24 in Week 16.
And finally, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. The two teams opened their respective regular seasons against one another when the Buccaneers cruised to a 19-3 victory.
