NFL Playoff Schedule Is Officially Set

by Joel Thorman on Jan 2, 2012 7:24 AM CST

The NFL playoff field is officially set for both the AFC and NFC. We know the games coming up on Wildcard weekend on Jan. 7 and 8 (this weekend) and what time they'll be played. Here's a glimpse at the schedule with my thoughts included:

Saturday, January 7

Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans, 4:30 p.m., NBC: The Bengals are going to be a dangerous playoff team. They have a good offensive and defensive line and no major weaknesses. I like them a lot. The Texans have lost three in a row and T.J. Yates is banged up. They could be upset in the first round.

Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints, 8 p.m., NBC: Looking forward to this matchup. They could score 100 combined points. Both teams score a lot and both give up a lot of yards. This should be a fun one to watch but the Saints are playing better than anyone in the NFL right now.

Sunday, January 8

Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants, 1 p.m., FOX: The Falcons are a really balanced team and so are the Giants. I'm stumped on this game right now.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos, 4:30 p.m., CBS: Gotta roll with the Steelers here. The Broncos just need to hope they can keep it close and hold the ball with a chance to win. But I don't see that happening.

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someone call the NFL office and let them know they forgot to put the Chiefs on the playoff schedule ... AGAIN

1) Steelers 2) Giants 3) Bengals and 4) whichever team has the ball last … ok, ok, Saints in a shootout

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by upamtn on Jan 2, 2012 9:00 AM CST reply actions

this

Only i think the Saints romp. Bengals-Texans might get the lowest ratings ever.

by Steve_in_RI on Jan 2, 2012 9:34 AM CST up reply actions

CBS already thought of this

That’s why they requested the Bengals start incorporating gymnastics in their offensive scheming. Spice it up a bit, you know.

Todd Haley lost 7 of his last 15 games by 20 or more points. It was time for him to go.

by joplin chiefs fan on Jan 2, 2012 10:06 AM CST up reply actions

nice call!

I hear they have some WR’s who can do things like the Single Over-The-CB Forward Flip … maybe a nice Double With-A-Twist Over The OLine by a RB for a change

by upamtn on Jan 2, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions

Damn depressing...

If we could have just beaten the freaking Raiders last week…I would have really liked our chances of beating a bang-up Steelers team at Arrowhead.

Damn.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 2, 2012 9:03 AM CST reply actions

I agree Scott

but watching them the last three weeks with RAC, I am proud of the way they came together and played. Even yesterday it was really cool to see the sideline getting up for every good play.

It stinks to watch Denver in and I think we could beat the Steelers right now, but considering what we have been through and who we get back, I think next year will be worth the wait.

by Steve_in_RI on Jan 2, 2012 9:33 AM CST up reply actions