2025 NFL Wild Card Playoffs: Schedule and Matchups
The NFL Wild Card weekend is here, and fans can expect thrilling games as teams battle for their chance to move closer to Super Bowl glory. Below is the complete schedule, including matchups, TV coverage, and key betting odds.
AFC Wild Card Playoff Games
Chargers vs. Texans
- Date/Time: Saturday, January 11, 3:30 PM (CST)
- Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV: CBS, Paramount+
- Betting Line: Chargers -3 | Over/Under 42.5
The Los Angeles Chargers, favored by three points, will face the Houston Texans in what promises to be a close battle. With playoff aspirations riding high, this matchup could set the tone for the AFC playoffs.
Steelers vs. Ravens
- Date/Time: Saturday, January 11, 7:00 PM (CST)
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
- TV: Amazon Prime Video
- Betting Line: Ravens -9.5 | Over/Under 43.5
A fierce rivalry comes to the postseason as the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore is heavily favored, but anything can happen when these two AFC North foes clash.
Broncos vs. Bills
- Date/Time: Sunday, January 12, 12:00 PM (CST)
- Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
- TV: CBS, Paramount+
- Betting Line: Bills -8.5 | Over/Under 47.5
The Buffalo Bills, led by their high-powered offense, take on the Denver Broncos. As the largest favorite in the AFC Wild Card round, Buffalo hopes to dominate on home turf.
NFC Wild Card Playoff Games
Packers vs. Eagles
- Date/Time: Sunday, January 12, 3:30 PM (CST)
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- TV: FOX, FOX Deportes
- Betting Line: Eagles -5 | Over/Under 45.5
The Green Bay Packers travel to Philadelphia to face the NFC East champion Eagles. This game is expected to be a hard-fought battle as two storied franchises vie for a divisional round berth.
Commanders vs. Buccaneers
- Date/Time: Sunday, January 12, 7:00 PM (CST)
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- TV: NBC, Peacock, Univision, Telemundo
- Betting Line: Buccaneers -3 | Over/Under 50
The Washington Commanders visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in what could be the highest-scoring game of the weekend. Tampa Bay is a slight favorite, but the Commanders will look to upset in prime time.
Vikings vs. Rams
- Date/Time: Monday, January 13, 7:00 PM (CST)
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
- TV: ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
- Betting Line: Vikings -2.5 | Over/Under 47.5
Monday Night Football caps off the Wild Card weekend with the Minnesota Vikings squaring off against the Los Angeles Rams. The Vikings are slight favorites, but the Rams will look to capitalize on their postseason experience.
How to Watch
- For local broadcasts, check your regional coverage.
- All games are available for streaming on their respective platforms, including CBS, FOX, NBC, Amazon Prime Video, ESPN+, and Peacock.
Wild Card Weekend Betting Insights
- Close Contests: With spreads under five points for three games, expect nail-biters in Houston, Philadelphia, and Tampa.
- High Scoring Potential: The Commanders-Buccaneers game holds the highest over/under at 50 points, suggesting a shootout.
- Defensive Battles: The Ravens-Steelers game might be lower scoring, with a total set at 43.5.
This weekend’s Wild Card lineup is packed with can’t-miss action. Who will advance to the divisional round? Share your predictions in the comments!