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The 2022 NFL playoffs are among the most exciting times of the year. The thrill of upsets, comebacks and unexpected moments is what makes it a truly unforgettable experience for any lover of American football.
Now that the wild-card round games have been played last weekend, it is time to turn our attention to the divisional round to see who will be facing off against whom, where, and when.
During the divisional round, the top-seeded teams from the regular season will compete against the lowest-seeded team that advanced from the wild-card round. The remaining two teams will face off against each other.
The teams that will be playing in the 2022 NFL playoffs divisional round are given below.
Here is the schedule for the divisional round, organized by date and by conference:
AFC
1. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan 21, 4:30 pm
The Kansas City Chiefs will make their first playoff appearance this season after securing the top seed in the AFC conference and receiving a bye week during the wild-card round. They will face the Jacksonville Jaguars at their home stadium in Arrowhead on Saturday, January 21.
The Chiefs and Jaguars have met a total of 14 times since 1997, with the Chiefs leading the series 8-6. The Chiefs have also dominated recent matchups, winning their last six games against the Jaguars, with their last loss dating back to 2009.
Despite this, the Jaguars are coming off a historic comeback win over the Los Angeles Chargers, which will likely have boosted their confidence and belief that they can defeat the Chiefs and advance in the NFL playoffs.
2. Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengal, Sunday, Jan 22, 3:00 pm
The last time the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills faced each other was in Week 17 of the 2022 regular season, but the game was marred by a tragic incident involving Bills player Damar Hamlin.
Thankfully, thanks to the quick action of the medical personnel, Hamlin's life was saved. However, the game was canceled, and the Bengals and Bills had the outcome of the game scratched off their records.
Before the incident occurred, the Bengals were leading the game 7-3 in the second quarter. This playoff divisional round game serves as an opportunity to see what could have been that day and with more at stake, it promises to be a thrilling matchup.
NFC
1. Philadephia Eagles vs. New York Giants, Saturday, Jan 21, 8:15 pm
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the New York Giants in the Divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday, January 21st. The Eagles and Giants met twice during the regular season, with the Eagles emerging victorious in both matchups.
As both teams have been part of the same division since the Eagles' inception in 1933, they have developed a rivalry that is considered one of the greatest in football by top sports outlets.
The Eagles and Giants have played a total of 182 times in their history, with the Eagles leading the series 92-88-2. They have also met in the postseason four times, with each team holding two wins. This game will be a tiebreaker for the rivalry's playoff record.
2. San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan 22, 6:30 pm
Following impressive victories from both teams and remarkable performances from each of their quarterbacks in the playoffs wildcard round, the 49ers and the Cowboys will face off against each other in the Divisional round of the 2022 NFL playoffs.
The Cowboys and 49ers have met a total of 38 times, with the Cowboys leading the series 19-18-1. They have also met in the postseason eight times and the Cowboys lead the postseason series 5-3.
The 49ers and Cowboys all have their sights set on the Superbowl and will look to win this game for a chance at the NFC championship game against the winner of the Eagles and Giants game.
