NFL on ESPN: Super Wild Card Weekend Takes Center Stage
The race to Super Bowl LVIII intensifies with ESPN broadcasting all six games of the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. This postseason’s opening week promises to be a spectacle with highlight matchups, including the Miami Dolphins taking on the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, and a classic showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers.
On Sunday, January 14, the postseason action kicks off at 8.30 am AEDT with the Cleveland Browns facing the Houston Texans. Despite a challenging season, the Texans made an incredible comeback to win the AFC South, while the Browns turned their fortunes around with four victories in their last five games, securing their playoff spot.
Following this, at 12 pm AEDT, the Dolphins confront the Chiefs. The Dolphins, who were at one point second in the AFC, will now face a Chiefs team entering the playoffs with a strong finish to their season. The Chiefs, led by the dynamic duo of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, are well-equipped for another Super Bowl run.
Monday, January 15, features three back-to-back NFL Playoff games on ESPN. Starting at 5 am AEDT, the Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head with the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers clinched their playoff berth with a critical win over the Baltimore Ravens and were aided by favorable outcomes in other matches. Conversely, the Bills have surged to the top of the AFC East with a five-game winning streak, building significant momentum.
At 8.30 am AEDT, a marquee matchup sees the Packers face off against the Cowboys. The Packers, under the guidance of QB Jordan Love, have won three consecutive games and are in top form. The Cowboys, ranked second in the NFC, are the favorites but carry the burden of past playoff disappointments.
The day concludes at 12 pm AEDT with the Los Angeles Rams battling the Detroit Lions. The Rams have been unbeaten in their last four games, whereas the Lions have ended a 30-year playoff drought, led by former number one draft pick Jared Goff. This game will also feature a compelling narrative with Matthew Stafford of the Rams facing his old team.
The Super Wild Card Weekend wraps up on Tuesday, January 16 at 12.15 pm AEDT, with the Philadelphia Eagles clashing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Eagles, last season’s Super Bowl contenders, have had a challenging end to the season, while the Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, are looking to carry their momentum into the playoffs.
