NFL announces days (but not times or networks) for divisional games
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The NFL has scheduled the divisional round of the playoffs with two games on Saturday, January 17, and two on Sunday, January 18. The matchups include the Bills facing the Broncos and the 49ers taking on the Seahawks on Saturday. On Sunday, the Bears will host the Rams, and the winner of the Texans-Steelers game will travel to New England to play the Patriots. Game times and broadcasting networks have not yet been assigned, but Saturday's games will start at 4:30 p.m. ET and 8:00 p.m. ET, while Sunday's games will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. ET. The Bills and 49ers will have six days of rest before their games, while the Seahawks will have had a 15-day break. Final scheduling details will be confirmed following the conclusion of the Texans-Steelers game.
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