What NFL games are on today? Channels, TV schedule for playoff games on Saturday
And then there was one.
The NFL has dominated just about every day of the week this year, with Tuesday being the only one that didn't make the cut. As we inch closer to the season's conclusion, those days are beginning to open up.
It's the final Saturday of the campaign, meaning there are just three more game days left before the offseason. The weekends have shrunk from 16 games to six and now just four, with two slated for Saturday's division round.
The Chiefs and Texans kick it off from Kansas City. This is a rematch of their Week 16 showdown which the home side won. Patrick Mahomes' team comes in as big favorites as they begin their quest to make history with a third-straight Super Bowl victory.
In the nightcap, the Lions welcome the upstart Commanders in what should be a fun, high-scoring affair. Fresh off a bye week, Detroit is hoping that a week of rest will do wonders for a group that's recently dealt with so many injuries. Meanwhile, Washington's Jayden Daniels can inch closer to becoming the first rookie quarterback to start a Super Bowl with a win.
Saturday will give us our first two conference finalists and should deliver plenty of entertaining action. Here's everything to know about the doubleheader so you don't miss a moment.
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NFL schedule today: Saturday playoff games
- No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 4 Houston Texans
- No. 1 Detroit Lions vs. No. 6 Washington Commanders
NFL playoffs: TV channels for today's games
- Texans at Chiefs: ESPN, ABC
- Commanders at Lions: Fox
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NFL playoffs: What time are today's games?
- Texans at Chiefs: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Commanders at Lions: 8 p.m. ET
Odds for every NFL game today
Odds from BetMGM as of Friday night.
- Texans (+375) at Chiefs (-500)
- KC (-8.5); O/U: 41.5
- Commanders (+400) at Lions (-550)
- DET (-9.5); O/U: 55.5
NFL picks, predictions for Saturday playoff games
How to live stream NFL games today
- Chiefs vs. Texans: ESPN+ | NFL+ | Fubo
- Lions vs. Commanders: Fox Sports App | FoxSports.com | NFL+ | Fubo
Storylines for today's NFL games
- The Chiefs and Texans will play their second matchup of the season on Saturday, with the first coming less than a month ago in Week 16. Houston lost Tank Dell to a season-ending injury in that game, a player they haven't been able to replace. It's also the third postseason matchup between these sides all-time, with the Chiefs winning the last two. They last met in 2020, when Houston blew a 21-0 lead and lost.
- Despite their 15-2 record, Kansas City has been vulnerable all season long. With the Texans' defense being the difference-maker in the wild-card round, they'll need a repeat performance to have a chance at the upset.
- No rookie quarterback has ever started a Super Bowl, but they have seen some magical rides end in the conference championship round. Daniels needs two wins to make history. The Commanders' offense is fast-paced, but their ability to control the clock in the wild card round against Tampa provided a formula for how they can pull off the upset.
- The Lions rushing attack should get a considerable boost with the return of David Montgomery, restoring the league's best running back duo with Jahmyr Gibbs. Detroit's run offense vs. Washington's run defense is a mismatch, making that one to watch.
- Battle of the Dan's. Campbell and Quinn are two of the most aggressive coaches in the league, meaning field goals and punts might not be a common sight in Detroit this weekend. They won't hesitate to trust their offense, so one failed attempt could flip the game.
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