The NFL postseason officially begins today, Saturday, January 10, 2026, as Wild Card Weekend kicks off the road to Super Bowl LX. After a long and chaotic regular season, 14 teams are left standing, and every game from here on out is win-or-go-home.
Here’s a look at the Wild Card matchups, the kickoff times in Pacific Standard Time, and what Vegas oddsmakers think is going to happen.
Wild Card Weekend Schedule (PST)
Saturday, January 10
- Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers
1:30 PM PST - Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
5:00 PM PST
Sunday, January 11
- Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars
10:00 AM PST - San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles
1:30 PM PST - Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots
5:00 PM PST
Monday, January 12
- Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers
5:15 PM PST
Vegas Odds: Who’s Favored?
Here’s how sportsbooks are leaning heading into Wild Card Weekend. Odds can shift, but these lines reflect the general Vegas consensus going into kickoff.
Rams at Panthers
- Favorite: Rams
- Spread: Rams -10.5
Vegas sees this as the most lopsided matchup of the weekend. The Rams are heavy favorites and expected to handle business on the road.
Packers at Bears
- Favorite: Bears
- Spread: Bears -1.5
One of the closest games on the board. This classic NFC North rivalry is essentially a coin flip, with Chicago getting a slight edge at home.
Bills at Jaguars
- Favorite: Bills
- Spread: Bills -1.5
Buffalo gets a narrow nod from Vegas, but this is another near-toss-up. Jacksonville’s home field keeps this one tight.
49ers at Eagles
- Favorite: Eagles
- Spread: Eagles -3.5
Philadelphia’s home field and balanced offense give them the advantage, but this matchup has upset potential written all over it.
Chargers at Patriots
- Favorite: Patriots
- Spread: Patriots -3.5
Vegas leans toward New England thanks to defense and playoff experience, though the Chargers’ offense makes this game far from safe.
Texans at Steelers
- Favorite: Texans
- Spread: Texans -2.5 to -3
Even on the road, Houston is favored to advance. Pittsburgh’s home crowd makes this dangerous, but oddsmakers trust the Texans more right now.
What Vegas Is Telling Us
- The Rams are the biggest favorite of Wild Card Weekend.
- Packers vs. Bears is expected to be one of the tightest games.
- Several matchups sit under a field goal, which means upsets are very much in play.
- Home field matters — but not enough for Vegas to blindly trust it.
Final Thoughts
Wild Card Weekend is finally here, and the path to Super Bowl LX officially begins tonight. Every mistake is magnified, every drive matters, and one bad quarter can end a season. Whether you’re watching for your team, betting the lines, or just here for playoff chaos, this weekend is exactly why the NFL playoffs hit different.
Check back on Foolieo all weekend for reactions, breakdowns, and hot takes — and let us know which team you think is getting bounced first.