The NFL Divisional Round (the second round of the 2025-26 playoffs) is taking place this weekend, following a dramatic Wild Card Weekend filled with comebacks, upsets, and defensive stands. Media coverage has been intense, with outlets highlighting surprise storylines like resurgent teams (e.g., the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears), quarterback developments, and high-stakes rematches or first-time postseason appearances for some squads.
The eight remaining teams are: AFC: Denver Broncos (No. 1 seed, bye), Seattle Seahawks? Wait, no—top seeds with byes were Denver and Seattle? From sources, AFC: Denver Broncos (hosting), New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans. NFC: Seattle Seahawks (No. 1? sources indicate Seattle hosting), Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams.
Key matchups for this weekend include:
- Saturday: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos — 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS (also streaming on Paramount+)....San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks — 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX
- Sunday: Houston Texans at New England Patriots — 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC....Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears — 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC (also streaming on Peacock)
Storylines:
- Patriots' revival and home energy.
- Broncos seeking revenge after past playoff loss to Bills.
- Bears hosting their first divisional home game in years.