NFL Playoff Schedule for Wild Card Weekend: Cowboys vs Eagles In Primetime

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The NFL announced the playoff schedule for Wild Card Weekend, which features three week 17 rematches. The Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles game will air in primetime on Saturday night.

Saturday Games

The playoffs will open with a rematch of Sunday night’s game between the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals. This time, however, the Bengals will be the home team.

Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. in Cincinnati. The game will air on NBC and will be called by former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs and his quarterback Joe Theismann.

The Dallas Cowboys will host the Philadelphia Eagles in the prime time game Saturday night, which will also air on NBC. Kickoff there is set for 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Games

The New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens in the early game on Sunday. The game will air on CBS with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m.

Wild Card Weekend wraps up with the Arizona Cardinals hosting the Green Bay Packers in yet another week 17 rematch. Kickoff in Arizona is set for 4:30 p.m. on FOX.

Quick Guide

Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets – Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (NBC)

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Saturday at 8:00 p.m. (NBC)

New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens – Sunday at 1:00 p.m. (CBS)

Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers – Sunday at 4:30 p.m. (FOX)

About Chuck Carroll

Chuck Carroll is a credentialed media member and Washington Redskins insider. He is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. Follow him on Twitter @FNNChuck.