2016-17 NFL playoffs schedule, Super Bowl LI coverage
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January 1, 2017, 8:11 PM ET
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The 2016 regular season is over, which means the 2017 playoffs -- and the race to Super Bowl LI -- have begun. Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and Tom Brady and the Patriots are the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
From the wild-card round through Super Bowl LI -- which is Sunday, Feb. 5, at NRG Stadium in Houston -- ESPN.com has you covered.
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AFC wild card
No. 5: Oakland Raiders at No. 4 Houston Texans
Saturday | 4:35 p.m. ET | ESPN/ABC/WatchESPN | Game HQ page
Brock Osweiler to start at QB for Texans Back as the starter, Brock Osweiler now has chance for redemption Jack Del Rio: Raiders need to stand by Latavius Murray, stick to the run Through offensive struggles, Texans have found success in no-huddle Raiders' Del Rio noncommittal on starting QB Should Raiders roll with Matt McGloin or Connor Cook in Houston? Raiders' QB woes portend potentially short playoff stay Texans' offense hardly looks ready for playoffs 
No. 6 Miami Dolphins at No. 3 Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday | 1:05 p.m. ET | CBS | Game HQ page
Inexperienced Dolphins believe they're ready for playoff intensity Steelers' David DeCastro doesn't care if Ndamukong Suh is dirty: 'He's a great player' Dolphins playing wait-and-see with Tannehill Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi ready for first taste of the playoffs On playoff stage, Steelers ready to show Dolphins how they've changed Dolphins must have a short memory, focus on Steelers Steelers' playoff tuneup a near-loss to Browns but a win for health Patriots expose several playoff concerns for the Dolphins NFC wild card
No. 6: Detroit Lions at No. 3: Seattle Seahawks
Saturday | 8:15 p.m. ET | NBC | Game HQ page
Seahawks' run game still adjusting to life without Marshawn Lynch Jim Caldwell made the playoffs again, so why is his job status in question? Decision to pull Russell Wilson early vs. 49ers could have backfired Russell Wilson could pose problem for Lions' defense Jim Caldwell: 'Quantum shift' to get ready for playoffs and Seattle Seahawks get favorable matchup against Lions at home Detroit's recent play suggests playoff stay could be short Seahawks' postseason hopes rest on Russell Wilson's arm With chance to make history, Lions fall flat and skid into playoffs 
No. 5: New York Giants at No. 4: Green Bay Packers
Sunday | 4:40 p.m. ET | Fox | Game HQ page
Giants' playoff history in Green Bay will mean nothing come Sunday Eight years in, Packers TE Jared Cook pumped about first playoff berth Jack-of-all-trades Micah Hyde could help Packers defense turn the corner Packers' momentum could turn 'run the table' from six wins to Super Bowl A first look at who has the advantage in Giants-Packers Giants should feel good about themselves heading into playoffs Aaron Rodgers' magic carries Packers into playoffs on a run-the-table roll Teams with first-round byes
No. 1: New England Patriots
Divisional round: Saturday, Jan. 14 | 8:15 p.m. ET | CBS
Patriots coordinators breaking down film as other teams reach out After using 39 O-line combos in 2015, Patriots finish with nine this year Michael Floyd's sudden impact will benefit Patriots in playoffs Tom Brady sets NFL record for best TD to INT ratio in a season How about love for O-linemen? Nate Solder a good comeback candidate 
No. 2: Kansas City Chiefs
Divisional round: Sunday, Jan. 15 | 1:05 p.m. ET | NBC
Charcandrick West's receiving skills surface again for Chiefs Chiefs won't be content with anything less than a Super Bowl Chiefs get AFC West title -- and the bounty that goes with it How the Chiefs have built Travis Kelce into the top tight end in football NFC
No. 1: Dallas Cowboys
Divisional round: Sunday, Jan. 15 | 4:40 p.m. ET | Fox
Cowboys have eyes forward, but success deserves reflection Dak Prescott felt 'different' watching from sidelines but ready for playoffs Cowboys leave Philadelphia healthy, ready for playoffs In only six plays, Tony Romo shows he's still good enough Cowboys owner Jerry Jones enjoying team's improbable season Cowboys end season with loss, but Tony Romo TD pass a highlight Randy Gregory's playoff availability to be determined in 7-10 days Morris Claiborne eyeing return for divisional round of playoffs 
No. 2: Atlanta Falcons
Divisional round: Saturday, Jan. 14 | 4:35 p.m. ET | Fox
Dan Quinn knows more physical Seahawks team looming Kyle Shanahan won't let coaching interviews be a distraction Dan Quinn: Vic Beasley (shoulder) has no limitations moving forward Vic Beasley appreciates sack title, Von Miller's praise First-round bye gives Julio Jones, Falcons chance to get healthier Vic Beasley Jr., set for MRI, willing to play through shoulder injury Matt Ryan, offense look unstoppable going into playoffs Part of reason Falcons defense is playoff-ready? Matt Ryan, offense
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