NFL playoff bracket 2023: AFC, NFC Divisional round playoff games, schedule, TV Channels and more

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(L-to-R) Josh Allen and Joe Burrow
(L-to-R) Josh Allen and Joe Burrow

The NFL Super Wild Card Weekend produced spectacular games. Four of the six matches were decided by a single score, while the other two were blowout wins. The upcoming weekend will see eight teams battle it out in the Divisional round for a chance to compete in the AFC and NFC Championship games.

Here’s a look at the matchups in store for this upcoming weekend.

Complete NFL playoff bracket 2023

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

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Here's what the NFL Playoff bracket looks like after the Wild Card round:

AFC

  1. Kansas City Chiefs vs. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars
  2. Buffalo Bills vs. 3. Cincinnati Bengals

The Kansas City Chiefs secured the #1 in the AFC standings with a 14-3 record and received a first-round bye. However, Patrick Mahomes and co. will now face the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional playoffs. Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars produced a stunning 27-point comeback to eliminate the Los Angeles Chargers from the postseason on Saturday.

The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals will meet again after their Week 17 matchup was suspended due to Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest. The Bengals overcame a tough Baltimore Ravens team and beat them 24-17 in the Wild Card round. Meanwhile, the Bills suffered a scare against the Miami Dolphins but eventually got the job done, winning 34-31.

NFC

  1. Philadelphia Eagles vs. 6. New York Giants
  2. San Francisco 49ers vs. 5. Dallas Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to secure a first-round bye after they topped their NFC standings with a 14-3 record. They will be in action this weekend, hosting divisional rivals, the New York Giants. Daniel Jones and the Giants stunned the Minnesota Vikings 31-24 on Sunday to progress to the next round.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were too good for the Seattle Seahawks in their Wild Card matchup. They won 41-23. Kyle Shanahan's side will now face Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, who thrashed Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and won 31-14 on Monday night.

NFL Playoffs Divisional Round schedule and TV details

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Here's a look at the schedule and TV details for the divisional-round matchups:

Saturday, January 21

  • Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 PM ET on NBC
  • New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles at 8:15 PM ET on Fox

Sunday, January 22

  • Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills at 3:00 PM on CBS
  • Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers at 6:30 PM on Fox

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