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ESPN staffJan 18, 2026, 07:17 PM ET
The NFL’s divisional playoff round started with a bang Saturday when the Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime. In the second game, the Seattle Seahawks dominated the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 at Lumen Field in the third meeting between the NFC West rivals this season.
And on Sunday, the New England Patriots controlled the turnover game, dominating the Houston Texans 28-16. In the nightcap, the Los Angeles Rams will play in frigid Chicago to take on the Bears in the NFC divisional round (6:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock).
Follow along with all the action here. We’ll have the top explosive plays and highlights from the divisional playoffs as they happen:
