2016 NFL postseason: Complete coverage of every game
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January 8, 2016, 12:18 PM ET
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The 2016 NFL playoffs have arrived, featuring storylines for everyone. The Panthers, led by MVP favorite Cam Newton, and the Broncos, boosted by the return of Peyton Manning, are the No. 1 seeds. The Texans and the Redskins are in at 9-7. The Chiefs are riding a 10-game winning streak. Then there are star quarterbacks Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer and Russell Wilson lurking, along with upstart QBs Kirk Cousins and Teddy Bridgewater.
From the wild-card round through the Super Bowl, ESPN has you covered.
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Seifert: Scouting the referees for wild-card weekend PFF: Four matchups to watch during the wild-card round Schatz: Eight breakout players for the playoffs Barnwell: NFL playoff kryptonite for every team Clayton: Ranking the clearest paths to the Super Bowl Sando: Ranking the NFL playoff teams Top videos 
Double Check: Steelers-Bengals | Seahawks-Vikings | Packers-Redskins Herm Edwards: How the Vikings can get their run game going vs. Seattle Jaws: Wilson will overpower Bridgewater in freezing weather The importance of Antonio Brown's playoff gloves How to bet the wild-card: Steelers-Bengals | Seahawks-Vikings | Packers-Redskins AJ McCarron: 'I'm treating this week as any other week' Jeff Saturday: Manning gives Broncos best chance to win Herm Edwards examines Packers' offensive game plan
AFC wild-card games
Kansas City Chiefs 30, Houston Texans 0
Saturday, Jan. 9 | ABC/ESPN | Game HQ page
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Saturday, Jan. 9 | 8:15 p.m. ET | Game HQ page
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Fowler: Steelers leave Cincinnati bruised, battered -- and alive in AFC playoffs Harvey: Penalties from Vontaze Burfict, Adam Jones, keep Bengals from advancing SportsNation: Martavis Bryant's eye-popping touchdown catch in 5 photos ESPN Stats & Information: Bengals-Steelers rivalry is a painful one 
NFC wild-card games
No. 6 Seattle Seahawks vs. No. 3 Minnesota Vikings
Sunday, Jan. 10 | 1:05 p.m. ET | NBC
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No. 5 Green Bay Packers vs. No. 4 Washington Redskins
Sunday, Jan. 10 | 4:40 p.m. ET | FOX
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Teams with first-round byes
No. 1: Denver Broncos
Legwold: Manning just might be healthier now than he was earlier in season Legwold: Why you shouldn't be surprised Manning is starting Legwold: Brock Osweiler saying, doing all the right things after benching Legwold: Work in practice, Kubiak's 'gut feeling' put Peyton Manning back in action Legwold: Broncos now sport combination of title-worthy defense to go with Peyton Manning's return Reiss: Bill Belichick lightens load on players during bye Reiss: Gronkowski happy to become a fan of watching football Reiss: Patriots squander chance to ensure No. 1 seed Reiss: Patriots' playoff chances not looking rosy after uninspiring loss Reiss: Why the conservative game plan for the Patriots? 
No. 1: Carolina Panthers
Newton: Panthers GM got another bargain in LT Michael Oher Newton: Cam Newton proving he deserved big contract Newton: Cam Newton, Panthers determined to be themselves in the playoffs Newton: With Cam Newton and strong defense, Panthers have what it takes to go all the way Newton: Panthers' Cam Newton equals two of childhood hero Steve Young's records Weinfuss: Picking the best, worst opponents for the Cardinals next round Weinfuss: Five numbers that explain the Cardinals' historic season Weinfuss: Five numbers that explain Carson Palmer's career season Weinfuss: Cardinals learn 'valuable lesson' in blowout loss to Seahawks Weinfuss: Carson Palmer, Cardinals have chance to make Super Bowl run