NFL Playoff Schedule 2018: Full Postseason Dates, TV Info, Live Stream and More

The wait for the 2017 NFL playoffs is finally over as the wild-card round kicks off Saturday, featuring some of the league's most intriguing playoff contenders.

While you won't see the likes of the New England Patriots or Philadelphia Eagles competing this week, there is still plenty of action to keep an eye on, starting with the Tennessee Titans traveling to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. The Atlanta Falcons then head west to face the Los Angeles Rams. 

Here's a look at this week's wild-card playoff picture followed by a complete look at the playoff picture as the weeks progress:

Wild Card Weekend

Saturday, Jan. 6

AFC: (5) Tennessee Titans (9-7) at (4) Kansas City Chiefs (10-6), 4:35 p.m. ET (ESPN, WatchESPN)

NFC: (6) Atlanta Falcons (10-6) at (3) Los Angeles Rams (11-5), 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC, NBC Sports Live)

Sunday, Jan. 7

AFC: (6) Buffalo Bills (9-7) at (3) Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6), 1:05 p.m. ET (CBS, CBS Sports Network)

NFC: (5) Carolina Panthers (11-5) at (4) New Orleans Saints (11-5), 4:40 p.m. ET (Fox, Fox Sports GO) 

Divisional Weekend

Saturday, Jan. 13

NFC: Falcons/Panthers/Saints at (1) Philadelphia Eagles (13-3), 4:35 p.m. ET (NBC, NBC Sports Live)

AFC: Bills/Titans/Chiefs at (1) New England Patriots (13-3), 8:15 p.m. ET (CBS, CBS Sports Network)

Sunday, Jan. 14

AFC: Titans/Chiefs/Jaguars at (2) Pittsburgh Steelers (13-3), 1:05 p.m. ET (CBS, CBS Sports Network)

NFC: Panthers/Saints/Rams at (2) Minnesota Vikings (13-3), 4:40 p.m. ET (Fox, Fox Sports GO)

Championship Sunday

Sunday, Jan. 21

AFC Championship Game, 3:05 p.m. ET (CBS, CBS Sports Network)

NFC Championship Game, 6:40 p.m. ET (Fox, Fox Sports GO)

Super Bowl LII 

Sunday, Feb. 4

AFC champion vs. NFC champion at U.S. Bank Stadium, 6:30 p.m. ET (NBC, NBC Sports Live)

Marcus Mariota, Titans travel to Kansas City

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When talking about some of the NFL's best atmospheres for gameday, it's impossible to leave out Arrowhead, arguably the loudest stadium of them all.

The Chiefs' home is one of the most hostile places for away teams to play in, not just because of the noise level, but because of how good the Chiefs are when they play to their full potential.

Kansas City has been inconsistent throughout the season, but it still boasts one of the NFL's most explosive offenses, featuring rookie sensation Kareem Hunt and Tyreek Hill. It's no wonder the Chiefs (-8) are favorites in this one, according OddsShark.

While the Titans defense might be able to keep them in the game, it's going to be up to the offense to keep up the pace. Specifically, this game will fall on the shoulders of Marcus Mariota.

For all the hype Mariota received in Week 17 after he stiff-armed his way into highlight reels, he still had a bad day throwing the ball, completing just 57.1 percent of his passes for 137 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception.

Mariota has taken a step back this season statistically, but he has a golden opportunity to make up for a bad regular season this afternoon against the Chiefs on the road. 

Rams look to solidify place as Super Bowl contenders

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The Los Angeles Rams are the feel-good story of the league. The franchise went from one of the most boring tams to watch last season to the highest-scoring offense in the league under second-year quarterback Jared Goff and first-year head coach Sean McVay.

But forget about regular season stats; this is playoff football. And in the Rams' way are the Atlanta Falcons, a team that narrowly lost the Super Bowl to the Patriots last year.

Atlanta (+5.5) is considered the underdogs in this road matchup, according to OddsShark. While the Falcons aren't as explosive as they were last season, they still have last season's MVP, Matt Ryan, throwing the ball, Julio Jones at wideout and Devonta Freeman in the backfield. Freeman has also been taken off the team's injury report in the past couple days.

The Rams have a trio of offensive playmakers of their own, starting with Goff, a possible MVP candidate in Todd Gurley and an explosive wideout in Robert Woods.

Both teams will need their playmakers to step up big this afternoon to stand any chance of making the divisional round, where a possible date with the Philadelphia Eagles or Minnesota Vikings awaits them.