The curtain has fallen on the NFL regular season, ushering in the electrifying playoff phase. Fans are now eagerly anticipating the high-stakes drama of Super Wild Card Weekend and beyond. But what about Thursday Night Football? Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming playoff schedule and whether there will be a Thursday night game.

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Navigating the NFL Playoffs Without Thursday Night Football

The much-anticipated NFL playoffs commence on January 11 with Super Wild Card Weekend. Unlike the regular season, where Thursday Night Football was a weekly highlight, fans won’t find any games scheduled for Thursdays during this period. The final Thursday Night Football broadcast aired on December 26, featuring a thrilling matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears. For those craving midweek football, the next Thursday game won’t return until the 2025 regular-season opener in September.

Super Wild Card Weekend: Setting the Stage for Epic Showdowns

As the NFL playoffs kick off, Super Wild Card Weekend promises an action-packed start. On Saturday, January 11, the Los Angeles Chargers will travel to Houston to face the Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Baltimore Ravens at 8 p.m. ET. The following day, Sunday, January 12, brings more excitement with three matches. The Denver Broncos challenge the Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. ET, while the Green Bay Packers clash with the Philadelphia Eagles at 4:30 p.m. ET. Wrapping up the weekend, the Washington Commanders face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8 p.m. ET. Monday, January 13, concludes Super Wild Card Weekend with the Minnesota Vikings visiting the Los Angeles Rams at 8 p.m. ET.

Divisional Round: Intensifying the Battle for supremacy

Following the wild card round, the divisional round intensifies the competition. Scheduled for January 18 and 19, these games narrow down the contenders. On Saturday, January 18, two divisional matchups take place—one at 4:30 p.m. ET and another at 8:15 p.m. ET. Sunday, January 19, continues the momentum with two more games, starting at 3 p.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. ET. Each match is crucial, as teams vie for a spot in the conference championships.

Conference Championships: Deciding the Final Four

The road to the Super Bowl culminates in the conference championships on Sunday, January 26. The NFC championship kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, followed by the AFC championship at 6:30 p.m. ET. These games determine which teams will earn the right to compete for the ultimate prize in New Orleans.

Super Bowl 59: The Grand Finale in New Orleans

Mark your calendars for February 9, when Super Bowl 59 takes center stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Kicking off at 6:30 p.m. ET, this event is broadcast on FOX. The city of New Orleans prepares to host one of the most-watched sporting events globally, where tradition meets spectacle.

Cincinnati Bengals’ Season Ends with High Hopes for Next Year

Despite finishing the regular season with a respectable 9-8 record, the Cincinnati Bengals fell short of securing a playoff berth. The team needed the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Denver Broncos in Week 18 to clinch the No. 7 seed in the AFC. However, with key starters resting, the Chiefs lost 38-0 to Denver, handing the Broncos the final playoff spot. The Bengals concluded their season on January 4 with a hard-fought 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. As they reflect on the season, the Bengals look forward to regrouping and aiming higher in the coming year.