2025–26 NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Matchups, Odds & Predictions
Update (Jan 12): Wild Card odds, previews, and game-by-game insights updated through Monday Night Football.
Here’s a complete, up-to-date look at the Wild Card Weekend bracket, matchups, odds, kickoff times, and where to watch every game.
What’s Next in the 2025–26 NFL Playoffs
After one of the best Week 18 finishes we’ve seen in years, the 2025–26 NFL Playoffs are officially set. The Ravens and Steelers closed the regular season with a bang on Sunday Night Football, signaling that playoff football has arrived. With the win, the Steelers clinched the AFC North and earned a Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans on Monday night.
With the chaos of the regular season behind us, all eyes now turn to Wild Card Weekend, which kicks off on Saturday, January 10th. Below is the full schedule, including kickoff times and where to watch each game.
Mark your calendars.
Wild Card Odds and Preview
LA Rams vs CAR Panthers
Saturday, January 10
A 10.5-point underdog at home feels a bit disrespectful if you ask us. That said, the Los Angeles Rams bring a high-powered offense led by Matthew Stafford, who’s firmly in the MVP conversation, and Davante Adams returns after missing time late in the season. With the Rams entering this matchup healthy and in rhythm, it’s hard to see Bryce Young and the Panthers keeping pace offensively. If Los Angeles jumps out early, this one could get out of hand quickly and allow the Rams to rest starters down the stretch.
| Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET | FOX | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Rams (12-5) | -10.5 (-105) | -600 | O 45.5 -115 |
| CAR Panthers (8-9) | +10.5 (-115) | +440 | U 45.5 -105 |
Odds as of Jan 10, 2026. Lines subject to change.
GB Packers vs CHI Bears
Saturday, January 10
What a matchup to close out Saturday’s Wild Card slate. The NFL couldn’t have drawn it up any better, as longtime rivals the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet in the playoffs with everything on the line. For Chicago, this game carries extra weight, as the Bears look to finally get past Green Bay on the postseason stage.
Jordan Love returns after missing time with a concussion suffered in the teams’ previous meeting, giving the Packers a much-needed boost under center. The Bears will have the home crowd behind them, and if they can establish the run early, they’ll give themselves a real chance to come out on top against their rival. Buckle up, this one has all the makings of an electric atmosphere from kickoff to final whistle.
| Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET | Prime Video | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB Packers (9-7-1) | -1.5 (-115) | -130 | O 44.5 -112 |
| CHI Bears (11–6) | +1.5 (-115) | +110 | U 44.5 -108 |
Odds as of Jan 10, 2026. Lines subject to change.
Sunday, January 11
Bills (12–5) vs Jaguars (13–4)
12:00 PM ET | CBS
49ers (12–5) vs Eagles (11–6)
3:30 PM ET | FOX
Chargers (11–6) vs Patriots (14–3)
7:00 PM ET | NBC
Monday, January 12
Here we go again. Aaron Rodgers is back under the lights in primetime, this time in the playoffs against a dangerous Houston Texans defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers punched their ticket with a dramatic win over the Baltimore Ravens, setting up a cold-weather showdown at Heinz Field.
Houston’s defense figures to be a major factor, but the Texans will have to handle the elements in Pittsburgh. C. J. Stroud is healthy and has all of his weapons available, making this a key test of how the young quarterback responds to playoff pressure in a hostile environment. On the other side, Rodgers gets a boost with DK Metcalf back in the lineup, adding another dimension to the Steelers’ offense. Buckle up — Monday Night Football closes out Wild Card Weekend with plenty on the line. Check out the odds below.
| Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans (12–5) | -3 (-105) | -155 | O 38.5 -105 |
| Steelers (10–7) | +3 (-115) | +130 | U 38.5 -115 |
Odds as of Jan 12, 2026. Lines subject to change.