I have posted the times and days in which each game will be played, as well as the seed number each team is and what channel it will be on. Welcome to the playoffs!
The Playoff seeding is simple. In each conference there are 6 seeds, the top 2 seeds ( #1 and #2) do not play week 1 and instead will play a win from week 1 during week 2. In the AFC The seeding is as follows:
AFC NFC
#1 Colts #1 Saints
#2 Chargers #2 Vikings
#3 Patriots #3 Cowboys
#4 Bengals #4 Cardinals
#5 Jets #5 Packers
#6 Ravens #6 Eagles
The matchups for week 1 are separated by conference. In each conference in week 1, the #6 and #3 seeds will play each other, and the #4 and #5 seeds will play each other.
The #1 seed in each conference will play the LOWEST remaining seed in the playoffs next week. In other words, if the #6 seed beats #3 and #4 beats #5, the #1 seed will play the lowest remaining seed, #6. The #2 seed will play the only other team remaining.
With that out of the way, here are your Wildcard Weekend matchups. Please make note that the seed numbers will be color coordinated. Bold Red seeds will represent the AFC teams and Bold Blue seeds will represent the NFC teams. Also, the games are listed in the order in which they will be played.
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Saturday Jan, 9th. 4:30 PM EST (NBC)
#5
VS 
#4
VS 
#4(9-7-0) (10-6-0)
POROPAT
The Jets absolutely pummeled the Bengals last week. Carson Palmer went 1-11 for less than 30 yards and threw a pick. Not a great start against the team your gonna have to play next week in the playoffs. The Bengals really played miserably and couldn't really take anything positive out of the game at all. The Jets were all over the Bengals and were completely relentless. The Key to this game will be how Reevis plays against Chad Ocho Cinco. Ocho Cinso was extremely frustrated last week being blanketed by Revis and he will need to step up for the Bengals to win this game. The biggest thing to take from last weeks 37-0 drubbing was that the Jets had only 63 yards passing. That means that if the Bengals can stand up against that run game, they have a chance.
The Bengals are 6-2 on the road.
Jets win, 31-24
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RHOADES
The Bengals clearly did not show up last week after only having a 1 seed difference to play for. This week will be much different as the Bengals will play there starters and try to run the ball on the Jets stout defense. The Jets will also try to establish the run, which will definitely be there best chance to win, against a team that puts up a lot of points.
Bengals win, 24-21
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Saturday Jan, 9th. 8:00 PM EST (NBC)
#6
VS
#3
VS
#3POROPAT
The First two matchups between these two teams was won by the Cowboys. They Especially dominated the last matchup just a week ago, winning 24-0. The key to this game is the big plays. The Eagles really thrive off of those plays and really determine the outcome of their games. The Cowboys have beaten teams like the Eagles and Saints by stopping those big plays (even if they couldn't do it against the Giants) and will have to do it again to win this game. The humiliation that the Cowboys instilled on the Eagles last week could be the deciding factor. The Eagles are furious and are going to come out with a vengeance and should really put up a tough fight. This one should be a close game, but if it isn't then expect the Eagles to run away with this game quickly.
Eagles win, 31-27.
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RHOADES
The Eagles should come out of the gate firing fast and furious this week as they were blown out last week with a #2 seed to play for. If the Eagles would have won last week they wouldn't have had to play the Cowboys this week and would have had the week to rest up. The Cowboys are undefeated since beating New Orleans in Louisiana and look to keep that momentum going with the NFC player of the month, Tony Romo.
Eagles win 34-31
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Sunday Jan, 10th. 1:00 PM EST (CBS)
#6
VS 
#3
VS 
#3 (9-7-0) (11-5-0)
POROPAT
The Ravens stumbled into the playoffs playing quite arguably the most unpredictable team in the NFL in the Patriots. The Patriots lost their leading receiver, and the leading receiver in the NFL in Wes Welker. This is a HUGE blow, but Edelman should step up, and almost looks like a clone of Wes Welker. He averages about 4-5 less catches than Welker, but still makes for a big threat. He has had some drops in the past, but if they can get him the ball they should be fine. One thing to notice here, is that Randy Moss does significantly worse without Welker in the Lineup, and their defense is still lacking and will have a tough time against this Ravens defense.
P.S. Patriots are 8-0 at home, and it should stay 0 in the second column.
Patriots win, 24-21.
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RHOADES
Even without Wes Welker the Patriots should be able to beat the Ravens and Joe Flacco at home. The Patriots are a completely different team in New England than on the road, and you could even include London as where they play well. The Ravens should have Ed Reed for this game as he is coming off a injured groin. Ed Reed will make a huge difference in the way this game is played and will gave a huge role in the outcome.
Pats win, 24-10
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Sunday Jan, 10th. 4:40 PM EST (FOX)
#5
VS
#4
VS
#4(11-5-0) (10-6-0)
POROPAT
The Packers dominated the Cardinals last week. Backups or not, the Cardinals didn't stand a chance. And in all honesty, they are still going to have a tough time with this rematch. The Packers are playing VERY well, and matchup well against this Cardinals team. They are fast and powerful and can get to the QB fast, something Warner has trouble dealing with. However pressure is more important for the Cardinals. The key to this game will be how both teams pressure the QB, especially the Cardinals. Teams that have beaten the Packers have been able to really lay it on Aaron Rodgers and make him make mistakes. The thing about Rodgers is that if you don't MAKE him make mistakes, he usually doesn't. This should be a fun one to watch... if your a Packers fan.
P.S. Cardinals are 4-4 at home, the worst in the playoffs.
Packers win, 35-20.
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RHOADES
The Packers have probably the easiest matchup of the week as they go into Arizona who hasn't been that good at home, but have been good on the road. They might be without Anquan Boldin, who would be a huge loss to the Cardinals passing game. The Packers have played good football all year and should roll over the Cardinals with a high flying passing attack and a stout defense, even though thats what most experts said would happen to the Cardinals last year.
Packers win, 27-24
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