NFL Wild Card Round: TV-Schedule and Key Matchup Analysis
Updated on: January 8, 2024 / 02:52 PM

NFL Wild Card Round: TV-Schedule and Key Matchup Analysis


In the NFL Wild Card Round, we're set for thrilling clashes. The Packers face the Cowboys, the Rams take on the Lions, and the Eagles battle the Buccaneers, each game carrying its own unique intrigue. For complete broadcast details and to catch every moment live, turn to Livesportsontv.com.

NFL Wild Card Round Schedule & Broadcasting Info

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Monday, January 15, 2024

In-Depth Previews

Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans

  • Browns Record: 11-6
  • Texans Record: 10-7
  • Venue: NRG Stadium (72,220), Houston, Texas
  • Head-to-Head Record (Regular Season): The head-to-head record between the Browns and Texans in the regular season is evenly split at 7-7​​​​​​.
  • Cleveland Browns: The Browns have the league's top pass defense, allowing only 165.9 yards per game through the air and a total average of 266.6 yards per game, which is the least in the NFL. However, their performance on the road was less impressive compared to their home games, with a 3-5 straight-up (SU) record and 2-5-1 against the spread (ATS) away from home.
  • Houston Texans: Houston's defense allows 342.4 yards per game, with 245.5 coming through the air, and they are strong against the run, holding opponents to less than 100 rushing yards per game at 96.9. At home, the Texans were 4-5 ATS and 2-2 as the underdog.

Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs

  • Dolphins Record: 11-6
  • Chiefs Record: 11-6
  • Venue: Arrowhead Stadium (76,416), Kansas City, Missouri
  • Head-to-Head Record (Regular Season and Playoffs): The series between the Dolphins and Chiefs is tied at 16-16.
  • Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins finished the regular season with a record of 11-6. Their performance was particularly strong at home, with a 7-2 record, but they had a more balanced away record of 4-4.
  • Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs also ended their season with an 11-6 record. They were stronger at home with a 6-2 record, compared to 5-4 on the road.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

  • Steelers Record: 10-7
  • Bills Record: 11-6
  • Venue: Highmark Stadium (71,608), Orchard Park, New York
  • Head-to-Head Record: The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the all-time series against the Buffalo Bills with a record of 17-12.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers finished the regular season with a 10-7 record. They were stronger at home with a 5-3 record, but still managed a positive record on the road at 5-4.
  • Buffalo Bills: The Bills also ended their season with an 11-6 record. They were particularly strong at home, boasting a 7-2 record, while being evenly split on the road at 4-4.

Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys

  • Packers Record: 9-8
  • Cowboys Record: 12-5
  • Venue: AT&T Stadium (80,000), Arlington, Virginia (71,608)
  • Head-to-Head Record: The Green Bay Packers lead the all-time series against the Dallas Cowboys with a record of 21-17 (55.3%).
  • Green Bay Packers: The Packers have scored a total of 383 points while conceding 350, resulting in a net point difference of +33. Their home record stands at 5 wins and 3 losses, while on the road, they have 4 wins and 5 losses. In division games, they have a strong record with 4 wins and 2 losses, and their conference record is 7 wins and 5 losses. They are currently on a 3-game winning streak​​.
  • Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have scored a remarkable 509 points, conceding 315, giving them a net point difference of +194. They have been dominant at home with an unbeaten record of 8 wins, but they have struggled a bit on the road with 4 wins and 5 losses. In division games, they have an impressive record of 5 wins and 1 loss, and their conference record is even more formidable with 9 wins and 3 losses. Currently, they are on a 2-game winning streak​​.

Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions

  • Rams Record: 10-7
  • Lions Record: 12-5
  • Venue: Ford Field (65,000), Detroit, Michigan
  • Head-to-Head Record: In their rivalry, the Rams lead with 45 wins against the Lions' 41, plus 1 tie, out of 87 games played, including one postseason game.
  • LA Rams: The Rams have a record of 10 wins and 7 losses, placing them 2nd in the NFC West​​. Their last game was against the San Francisco 49ers, which they won​​. They've scored 404 points and conceded 377, giving them a net point difference of +27. The Rams have a home record of 5 wins and 3 losses, and a road record of 5 wins and 4 losses. Their division record is strong with 5 wins and 1 loss. In conference games, they have 8 wins and 4 losses. They are currently on a 4-game winning streak, with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 games​​.
  • Detroit Lions: The Lions are leading the NFC North with 12 wins and 5 losses​​. Their previous game saw them defeating the Minnesota Vikings​​. The Lions have scored 461 points while conceding 395, resulting in a net point difference of +66. Their home record is impressive with 6 wins and 2 losses, and their road record is 6 wins and 3 losses. In division games, they have 4 wins and 2 losses. The Lions have performed well in conference games with 8 wins and 4 losses. Currently, they are on a 1-game winning streak and have a recent form of 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 games​​

Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Eagles Record: 11-6
  • Buccaneers Record: 9-8
  • Venue: Raymond James Stadium (55,000), Tampa, Florida
  • Head-to-Head Record: The all-time series between the Eagles and Buccaneers is evenly matched, with each team having 11 wins out of 22 games, including both regular season and playoff encounters. In regular season matchups, the Eagles have a slight edge with 9 wins to the Buccaneers' 8.
  • Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles have an 11-6 record, placing them 2nd in the NFC East​​. They won their last game against the New York Giants​​. Philadelphia has scored 433 points while conceding 428, leading to a net point difference of +5. Their home record is strong with 6 wins and 2 losses, but they have a nearly even road record of 5 wins and 4 losses. In division games, they have a record of 4 wins and 2 losses. Their conference record is 7 wins and 5 losses. The Eagles have won 4 out of their last 5 games but are currently on a 2-game losing streak​​.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Buccaneers are leading the NFC South with a 9-8 record​​. Their most recent game was a victory against the Carolina Panthers​​. Tampa Bay has scored a total of 348 points and conceded 325, resulting in a net point difference of +23. Their home record is evenly split at 4 wins and 4 losses, while their road record is slightly better at 5 wins and 4 losses. In division games, they have a solid record of 4 wins and 2 losses. Their conference record is 7 wins and 5 losses. The Buccaneers have a 4-game winning streak in their last 5 games, including a current 1-game winning streak​​.

Author: Dan Anderson

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