NFL Divisional Round Weekend: Who plays today Saturday, Jan. 17? Matchups and times
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s fixture list.
The Super Bowl is creeping closer and the tension is ramping up.
Today, Saturday, two games are set to take place that will see the field narrow from eight to four as teams fight for a spot in the Conference Championships. Both games feature powerhouse teams, star quarterbacks, and pivotal matchups that could define the road to Super Bowl LX.
OFFICIALLY DIVISIONAL ROUND GAME DAY ‼️@FDSportsbook | #BUFvsDEN pic.twitter.com/q3TgcrRNWs
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 17, 2026
NFL Divisional Round Weekend: games and times
The first matchup features the Buffalo Bills visiting the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Playoff. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This game will determine which team advances to the AFC Championship.
The Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos matchup is one of the most intriguing AFC clashes.
Buffalo finished the regular season 12‑5 and advanced with a Wild Card win over the Jaguars, while Denver went 14‑3, earning the AFC’s No. 1 seed and hosting their first home playoff game since 2015. Last year, Buffalo defeated Denver 31‑7 in the Wild Card round, making this a highly anticipated rematch.
Later in the evening, the San Francisco 49ers travel to face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Playoff. This game is set to start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. The winner will move on to the NFC Championship, keeping their Super Bowl hopes alive.
Later, the San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks game promises to be a tense NFC showdown. The 49ers also finished 12‑5, advancing from the Wild Card round, while Seattle finished 14‑3 and secured the NFC’s No. 1 seed. The two teams split their regular-season meetings, with Seattle winning the Week 18 matchup 13‑3 to clinch the division.
See you tomorrow, Broncos Country! 👀#ClimbHigher x #BUFvsDEN pic.twitter.com/iDF8ju9gx4
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 17, 2026
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