NFL Divisional Round Predictions: Who Will Advance to the Conference Championships? (2026)

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By Paul Higham

BBC Sport Journalist

We move a step closer to Super Bowl 60 with four Divisional Round games coming up - and if this week brings anything like the drama from Wildcard Weekend, it will be quite the treat.

The battle for the Lombardi Trophy is as wide open as it has been in years, and nobody would be surprised by any of the remaining eight sides going on to taste glory in Santa Clara next month.

But who will emerge victorious this weekend as the number one seeds enter the fray?

We have our panel of experts to try to pick the winners, including Radio 5 Live's Rob Staton, BBC Sport journalist Paul Higham and our special guest, former NFL coach Phil McGeoghan.

You can also pick your winners below.

Divisional Round Schedule

All times GMT and AFC/NFC seedings in brackets

Saturday, 17 January

  • Buffalo Bills (6) @ Denver Broncos (1) - 21:30
  • San Francisco 49ers (6) @ Seattle Seahawks (1) - 01:00 (Sunday)

Sunday, 18 January

  • Houston Texans (5) @ New England Patriots (2) - 20:00
  • Los Angeles Rams (5) @ Chicago Bears (2) - 23:30
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