The NFL playoffs are now one week away. Following the conclusion of the regular season, all focus will turn to round one of the playoffs, Super Wildcard Weekend. It is the first hurdle on the road to Super Bowl 58. Here is DAZN's guide to Super Wildcard Weekend.
What is NFL Super Wildcard Weekend?
In total, 14 teams qualify for the NFL playoffs. Twelve sides will play on Super Wildcard Weekend, six from the AFC and six from the NFC. The round will feature three of the conference's top four seeds and the three wildcard teams.
The two top seeds are the only teams that do not play on Super Wildcard Weekend. This year, those clubs are the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens.
When is NFL Super Wildcard Weekend?
The Super Wildcard Weekend fixtures occur between Saturday, January 13, and Monday, January 15.
What is the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend Schedule?
The NFL spreads its Super Wildcard Weekend games across three days. The round starts on Saturday afternoon and ends with a Monday night game. Here is the slated schedule:
Saturday, January 13
- AFC Wildcard game: Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns - 4:30 EST / 9:30 p.m. UK / 10:30 p.m. CET
- AFC Wildcard game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins - 8:00 EST / 01:00 a.m. UK (Sunday) / 02:00 a.m. CET (Sunday)
Sunday, January 14
- AFC Wild card game: Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - 1:00 EST / 6:00 p.m. UK / 7:00 p.m. CET
- NFC Wild card game: Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers - 4:30 EST / 9:30 p.m. UK / 10:30 p.m. CET
- NFC Wild card game: Detroit Lions vs. LA Rams - 8:00 EST / 01:00 a.m. UK (Monday) / 02:00 a.m. CET (Monday)
Monday, January 15
- NFC Wild card game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles - 8:15 EST / 01:15 a.m. UK (Tuesday) / 02:15 a.m. CET (Tuesday)
Which teams are playing on Super Wildcard Weekend?
With one week of regular season football remaining, the Super Wildcard Weekend fixtures could change. However, specific teams have booked their spot and will play next weekend. The Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and LA Rams will play in the NFC fixtures.
The Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns will play in the AFC fixtures.
Here are the confirmed fixtures for Super Wildcard Weekend.
NFC
- 2. Dallas Cowboys vs. 7. Green Bay Packers
- 3. Detroit Lions vs. 6. LA Rams
- 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. 5. Philadelphia Eagles
AFC
- 2. Buffalo Bills vs. 7. Pittsburgh Steelers
- 3. Kansas City Chiefs vs 6. Miami Dolphins
- 4. Houston Texans vs 5. Cleveland Browns