NFL Playoffs 2026: Round 2 Schedule & Dates

The 2026 NFL playoffs schedule for the Divisional round is known!

The NFL released it overnight from Monday to Tuesday. Two days of knockout clashes that will begin with a meeting between the Broncos and the Bills.

Saturday is the entry into play of the number 1 seed in the AFC. After a high-profile regular season, the Broncos defense is waiting to show its worth when facing Josh Allen and the Bills. There will then be a division rivalry with Seattle which hosts the San Francisco 49ers!

On Sunday at 9 p.m. at the AFC, with the Texans hot, followed by a heavy clash between two of the best offensive coaches in the league: Sean McVay’s Rams against Ben Johnson’s Bears.

The schedule for the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs

Saturday January 17 – 10:30 p.m.

Denver Broncos (#1) – Buffalo Bills (#6)

Night of Saturday January 17 to Sunday January 18 – 2:00 a.m.

Seattle Seahawks (#1) – San Francisco 49ers (#6)

Sunday January 18 – 9:00 p.m.

New England Patriots (#2) – Houston Texans (#5)

Night from Sunday January 18 to Monday January 19 – 12:30 a.m.

Chicago Bears (#2) – Los Angeles Rams (#5)

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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