The common season is formally behind us.
The Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 after Baltimore missed a area objective on the sport’s last play. That gave the Steelers the AFC North crown and the ultimate playoff spot.
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The Seattle Seahawks have secured the highest seed within the NFC, so they may get the week off. The Denver Broncos edged out the New England Patriots to do the identical within the AFC.
Here’s all the pieces it’s worthwhile to know heading into the opening weekend of the playoffs.
NFC playoff area
1. Seattle Seahawks (14-3)
2. Chicago Bears (11-6)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)
4. Carolina Panthers (8-9)
5. Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
6. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
7. Green Bay Packers (9-7-1)
AFC playoff area
1. Denver Broncos (14-3)
2. New England Patriots (14-3)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7)
5. Houston Texans (12-5)
6. Buffalo Bills (12-5)
7. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)
NFL wild-card schedule
Saturday, Jan. 10
5. Los Angeles Rams vs. 4. Carolina Panthers
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, N.C.
TV: Fox
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7. Green Bay Packers vs. 2. Chicago Bears
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Soldier Field | Chicago
TV: Amazon Prime Video
Sunday, Jan. 11
6. Buffalo Bills vs. 3. Jacksonville Jaguars
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: EverBank Stadium | Jacksonville, Fla.
TV: CBS
6. San Francisco 49ers vs. 3. Philadelphia Eagles
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia
TV: Fox
7. Los Angeles Chargers vs. 2. New England Patriots
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Mass.
TV: NBC
Monday, Jan. 12
5. Houston Texans vs. 4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh
TV: ESPN/ABC