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A numbered NFL game ball on the field during the first half of the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field.

The journey to Super Bowl LIX begins with the Wild Card Weekend. After 18 weeks of NFL regular season games, 14 teams remain in contention for the Lombardi Trophy. With two teams on a first-round bye, Wild Card Weekend sets the stage for the postseason.

The NFL playoff games begins Saturday and runs through Monday night, featuring six matchups across three days. Here’s all you need to know about the teams taking the field on Saturday, Jan. 11, and why you should be cheering them on.

NFL Playoff Games Today: Which NFL teams are playing today?

For the first match, the Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) visit the Houston Texans (10-7) in a clash that pits Justin Herbert’s league-low interception count (3) against Houston’s second-ranked defense in interceptions (19). Both defenses excel at creating pressure.

The Texans allow a league-low 58.8% completion rate, while the Chargers rank 11th in the same category. The game will hinge on which defense can better exploit unblocked pressures.

I have to watch a chargers playoff game tomorrow man my PTSD is going crazy
— Chargers⚡️Union (@Chargers_Union) January 10, 2025

However, key injuries could also heavily impact the fate of this matchup. Not sure, who’s in and who’s not?

Read here: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans Wild Card Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

For the next matchup, we have Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) vs. Baltimore Ravens (12-5). Offensive struggles have plagued Pittsburgh, averaging just 14 points over their last four games. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith hinted at changes, possibly involving QB Justin Fields, who returns from injury. Lamar Jackson looks to overcome playoff inconsistencies.

The Ravens have won 1 of their last 3 wild card games but have the momentum on their after clinching the AFC North and finishing the regular season on a four-game winning streak.

This is the first time the Steelers have had to come to Baltimore for a playoff game

Change the narrative and get the job done pic.twitter.com/W3Rt1POUrV
— The Ravens Realm (@RealmRavens) January 10, 2025

For the Ravens, the offensive line remains a concern due to injuries, with Zay Flowers ruled out of the game already.

Read here: Ravens vs Steelers Wild Card Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Where to watch NFL Wild Card games today?

Here is the NFL Wildcard Tv Schedule for the NFL games today:

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans TV Channel and Kick-Off Time

Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
TV Channel: CBS
Live Stream Options: Paramount+

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens TV Channel and Kick-Off Time

Prime Video App (available via Apple App Store and Google Play)
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
Streaming Only: Amazon Prime Video

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