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Wild card weekend NFL schedule: key matchups to watch
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The NFL playoffs kick off this weekend with a Wild Card round packed with high-stakes matchups, each with storylines that could define the postseason.
Fans should keep an eye on the Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams at 2:30 AM tomorrow, a clash between Carolina’s rising talent and a Rams defence built to dominate.
The Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers at 6:00 AM, a classic rivalry where momentum and playoff experience could tip the scales.
Later, the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Buffalo Bills at 11:00 PM tomorrow, a battle between a surging Jaguars squad and a Bills team that has been strong all season.
The Philadelphia Eagles meet the San Francisco 49ers at 2:30 AM Monday, 12 January, in a matchup that promises high-powered offence and strategic brilliance.
The New England Patriots square off against the Los Angeles Chargers at 6:15 AM Monday, while the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Houston Texans at 6:15 AM Tuesday, 13 January, rounding out a weekend of games packed with potential upsets, star performances, and unforgettable playoff drama.

Each matchup offers intrigue, tension, and the kind of big plays that make NFL postseason football a must-watch.