NFL postseason officially gets underway today, Saturday, January 10, as the league opens wild-card weekend with two NFC playoff matchups.
While Sundays remain the backbone of the regular-season schedule, the playoffs are designed to give every game its own window, and Saturday delivers a full slate of standalone action capped by a high-profile night game.
Four NFC teams will take the field, with one afternoon kickoff followed by a prime-time rivalry clash that headlines Saturday Night Football.
Saturday afternoon playoff game breakdown
The opening playoff contest of the weekend will be played in Carolina, where the Panthers host their first home postseason game in over a decade.
Carolina enters the wild-card round as the No. 4 seed and will face a Los Angeles Rams team that finished the regular season with one of the strongest records in the conference.
Los Angeles Rams (12-5) vs. Carolina Panthers (8-9)*
Start Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Fox
Live Stream: Fubo
Oddsmakers list the Rams as clear favorites heading into the matchup.
Moneyline: Rams (-625), Panthers (+450)
Point Spread: Rams -10.5
Over/Under: 46.5
The game sets the tone for the postseason, with the Panthers aiming to capitalize on home-field advantage against a heavily favored opponent.
Who plays Saturday Night Football?
Saturday night football belongs to one of the NFL’s most historic rivalries. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will meet for the 213th time, closing out the day in prime time with a playoff berth on the line.
Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) vs. Chicago Bears (11-6)
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Amazon Prime (national)
Local Broadcasts: WGBA-TV (Green Bay), WFLD-TV Fox 32 (Chicago)
Live Stream: Amazon Prime, Fubo (local markets)
The betting lines reflect how evenly matched the teams are entering the contest.
Moneyline: Packers (-118), Bears (-102)
Point Spread: Packers -1
Over/Under: 45.5
How to watch NFL games today
Fans can watch the afternoon game on Fox, while Amazon Prime carries exclusive national coverage of the Saturday night matchup. Streaming options are available through Fubo, with access varying by market.
Final look at today’s NFL action
With playoff stakes, dedicated time slots, and a rivalry headlining Saturday Night Football, today’s NFL schedule delivers exactly what wild-card weekend promises—high-pressure football with no margin for error.