The 2021 NFL Playoffs Bracket Schedule

Matthew Stafford with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021
Matthew Stafford with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock (12475570g)

The most exciting time of the year is upon us. The NFL regular season has ended, setting the stage for what promises to be another exciting postseason. The playoffs bracket is all set, and we now know who plays who in the wild-card round, which is set to kick off on January 15th. So let’s check out all the details.

Bye Week Teams

The Green Bay Packers have clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC thanks to a 13-4 record and will receive a bye in the wild card round. The Tennessee Titans will get the same treatment, having finished at the top of NFC with a 12-5 record.

Wild-Card AFC

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals

The wild-card round starts on Saturday, January 15th, when the Cincinnati Bengals host the Las Vegas Raiders at Paul Brown Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4:30 PM ET.

New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

On Saturday, we’ll also have AFC East rivals New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills meet in their first playoff clash ever. The game will be hosted on the Bills’ Highmark Stadium at 8:15 PM ET.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The AFC’s side of the wild-card will wrap up on Sunday, January 16th, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Pittsburgh Steelers at their Arrowhead Stadium. The game starts at 8:15 PM ET.

Wild-Card NFC

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The defending Super Bowl champs Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the high-flying Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, January 16th, to start the wild-card round for NFC. The game kicks off at 1 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys

NFC wild-card will continue on Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys welcome the San Francisco 49ers at their AT&T Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM ET.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams

Finally, the last divisional round spot will be up for grabs on Monday, January 17th. The NFC West rivals Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams play at 8:15 PM ET at LA’s SoFi stadium.

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