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NFL Playoffs 2026: Saturday schedule, matchups and how to watch divisional round games

The NFL Divisional Round continues Saturday with Bills-Broncos and 49ers-Seahawks matchups carrying conference championship implications

By Aritra Chatterjee

Jan 17, 2026 18:22 IST

The 2026 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round continues on Saturday with two high-stakes matchups that will determine who advances to the Conference Championships. The Buffalo Bills face the Denver Broncos at 4:30 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High, with a national broadcast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Later, the San Francisco 49ers travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and NFL+ streaming services. Both games feature playoff implications and key narrative drivers from the regular season and Wild Card round.

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AFC Divisional Game: Bills vs Broncos

Buffalo (12-5) enters Denver (14-3) in a rematch of last season’s postseason meeting, and the Bills hold a historical edge in their brief playoff history. The Broncos, as the AFC’s top seed, have leveraged a strong defence throughout the season. Buffalo is contending with notable injuries in its secondary and receiving corps as it attempts back-to-back road playoff wins. Denver’s defensive front and home-field advantage are key talking points.

NFC Divisional Game: 49ers against Seahawks

In the NFC, the 49ers (12-5) make their third clash this season with the Seahawks (14-3). Seattle’s top seed and stout defence, now branded under new leadership with comparisons to its historic Legion of Boom era, set the tone for this rivalry matchup. San Francisco seeks to overcome its opponent’s home advantage and extend its postseason run.

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All games are available through a mix of broadcast networks (ESPN/ABC, NBC) and streaming platforms like NFL+. In India fans can watch the matches at the DAZN app with NFL Game Pass and Jio Hotstar can also be an option for the viewers.

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