As the race for Super Bowl LVIII intensifies, ESPN is set to bring every gripping moment of the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round live to fans.
This weekend, on January 21 and 22, football enthusiasts are in for a treat with a series of high-stakes clashes.
Sunday’s action commences at 8.30am AEDT, featuring the top AFC seed Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans. The Ravens, after clinching the top spot in the AFC, had a bye in the first week of the post-season.
They come into this game riding high on notable victories over AFC and NFC top seeds, Miami and San Francisco, respectively. The Texans, however, are not to be underestimated, having secured a convincing 45-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns, led by quarterback CJ Stroud.
This season’s earlier encounter between the Ravens and Texans saw Baltimore emerge victorious with a 25-9 scoreline.
“The Texans breezed into the Divisional Round thanks to a 45-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. QB CJ Stroud led the charge, throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns.”
Following this, at 12pm AEDT, two of the NFL’s legendary teams, the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, go head-to-head. The 49ers, having finished as the NFC’s top seed, are the favorites. However, the Packers’ surprising 48-32 triumph over the Dallas Cowboys last week, marked by a stellar performance from rookie QB Jordan Love, signals that this game could be full of surprises.
Monday’s schedule begins at 7am AEDT with the Detroit Lions facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions, ending their 32-year drought for a playoff win, are now eyeing a second successive postseason victory after narrowly defeating the Los Angeles Rams. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, has been on a winning streak, including a decisive 32-9 win against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The last game of the round, at 10.30am AEDT, presents a thrilling rematch between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. Recalling their epic playoff game two years ago, which the Chiefs won in overtime, both teams are again set to deliver an electrifying performance. The Chiefs are defending their Super Bowl title, while the Bills have the home ground advantage.
With every game of the 2024 NFL Playoffs, including the Super Bowl LVIII, being broadcast live on ESPN, fans won’t miss a moment of the action. Additionally, ESPN NFL Talent are available for interviews ahead of the NFL Divisional Round.
NFL Divisional Round LIVE on ESPN
Sunday 21 January
8.30am AEDT, Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans, ESPN
11.30am AEDT, NFL on ESPN Postgame, ESPN
12pm AEDT, San Francisco 49ers vs Green Bay Packers, ESPN
Monday 22 January
7am AEDT, Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ESPN
10.30am AEDT, Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN
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