The NFL playoffs continue with the Divisional Round, with a pair of games slated for Saturday, Jan. 18.
Both No. 1 seeds will spring into action, having relished their respective bye weeks during wild-card weekend.
In Kansas City, the Chiefs embark on their quest for three consecutive Super Bowl titles when they host the Texans. Houston throttled the Chargers last weekend, forcing four interceptions in a 20-point win. Can they wreak more havoc against Patrick Mahomes?
In the nightcap, Jayden Daniels and the miracle-working Commanders glide into Detroit for a clash with the high-octane Lions. Washington downed the Buccaneers last Sunday on a game-winning field goal. They’ll need more heroics against Detroit, which touts the NFL’s highest-scoring offense.
The Sporting News gets you set for Saturday’s Divisional Round, with everything that you need to know about both games.
What time are the NFL games today?
Saturday, Jan. 18
- Chiefs vs. Texans: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Lions vs. Commanders: 8 p.m. ET
The NFL’s Divisional Round starts at 4:30 p.m. ET, with the Chiefs hosting the Texans. Then, at 8 p.m. ET, the Lions host the Commanders.
How to watch NFL games today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channels: ESPN | ABC | FOX
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Chiefs vs. Texans will be simulcast on ABC and ESPN, with Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analyst) on the call.
Viewers can stream Chiefs vs. Texans live on ESPN+.
Lions vs. Commanders will be broadcast on FOX, with Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Tom Brady (analyst) in the booth.
Viewers can stream both games live on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
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Fans in Canada can stream the games live on DAZN, which offers NFL Game Pass.
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Listen to both games of Saturday’s doubleheader live on SiriusXM.
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See the table below for specific channels for each game.
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chiefs vs. Texans | 4:30 p.m. | 88 (national), 225 (Chiefs), 226 (Texans) |
| Lions vs. Commanders | 8 p.m. | 88 (national), 228 (Lions), 229 (Commanders) |
NFL playoff schedule 2025
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 11
| Scores |
| Texans 32, Chargers 12 |
| Ravens 28, Steelers 14 |
Sunday, Jan. 12
| Scores |
| Bills 31, Broncos 7 |
| Eagles 22, Packers 10 |
| Commanders 23, Buccaneers 20 |
Monday, Jan. 13
* – at Glendale, Ariz.
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Chiefs vs. Texans | 4:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN | Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Lions vs. Commanders | 8 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 19
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| NFC championship game | 3 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
| AFC championship game | 6:30 p.m. | CBS | Fubo, Paramount+ |
Super Bowl 59
Sunday, Feb. 9
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6:30 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
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