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The opening weekend of the 2026 NFL playoffs delivered thrilling action that captivated football fans everywhere.
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Rams managed to hold off a determined Carolina Panthers squad, while the Chicago Bears engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Green Bay Packers 31-27, having trailed 21-3 at halftime.
Sunday’s games were equally riveting. Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a narrow victory over Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, clinching a 27-24 win. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles’ hopes for a repeat championship were dashed by the San Francisco 49ers, who edged out a 23-19 victory.
The weekend wrapped up with the New England Patriots triumphing over the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory on Sunday Night Football. The Patriots, led by Drake Maye, now await the winner of the Monday Night Football playoff showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans.
Catch all the live playoff action on ESPN and ABC to stay up to date with the latest developments.
Who’s Playing Monday Night Football Tonight (January 12)?
The first round of the playoffs concludes as the Steelers host the Texans on Monday Night Football.
What Time/Channel Is Monday Night Football On Tonight?
The Texans/Steelers game begins at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.
Is The ManningCast On Tonight?
Yes! Peyton and Eli are back for the playoffs. You can watch all the fun on ESPN2.
How To Watch The Steelers-Texans MNF Game Live Online:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch MNF live on ESPN. Another option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $35.99/month (or $29.99/month for just ESPN).
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.
You can also stream MNF live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
NFL Playoffs Round 2 Schedule:
Saturday, January 17:
- Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos: TBD
- San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks: TBD
Sunday, January 18:
- Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears: TBD
- Steelers/Texans @ New England Patriots: TBD
