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How to watch NFL Playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 18, TV channel, live stream information


The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs kicks off on Saturday when the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans. As if that weren't enough, the nightcap features the top seed in the NFC as the Detroit Lions welcome the Washington Commanders to Ford Field.

Here's how to catch all the NFL playoff action on Saturday.

How to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans

The Chiefs and Texans face off from freezing-cold Kansas City on Saturday afternoon where the temperature is expected to be in the single digits with the wind chill.

Will Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and company continue their quest for a threepeat or can C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans pull off the upset of the playoffs so far? Here's everything you need to know:

Chiefs vs. Texans game info

  • When: Saturday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
  • TV channel: ABC (Watch with Sling)
  • Live stream: Sling

Watch Chiefs vs. Texans on Sling

How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders

Playoff football in Detroit still carries an unfamiliar ring, yet Lions fans have been counting down the minutes since last season's loss in the NFC Championship Game. Detroit comes in as the undisputed No. 1 seed in the NFC and a big favorite against an upstart Commanders team that appears to be ahead of schedule...just don't tell that to Jayden Daniels. The young quarterback became just the fourth rookie in NFL history to win a road playoff game last weekend, and the team has its sights set on another upset win.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Lions vs. Commanders:

Lions vs. Commanders game info

  • When: Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.
  • TV channel: FOX (Wach with Sling)
  • Live stream: Sling

Watch Lions vs. Commanders on Sling

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