AFC divisional-round matchups set
Published: January 4th, 2009 | Tags: AFC Divisional Playoffs, NFL playoffs
The Ravens’ 27-9 victory over the Dolphins on Sunday set the matchups for the AFC Divisional Playoff round next weekend, and both games will be rematches of regular-season contests won by the conference’s top two seeds.
The top-seeded Titans will host the Ravens on Saturday, Jan. 10 (4:30 p.m. ET) at LP Field in a rematch of the Week 5 contest won by Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Ravens 13-10, thanks to an 80-play, fourth-quarter touchdown drive for their first lead of the game.
The other AFC divisional game will feature the Steelers hosting the Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 11 (4:45 p.m. ET). The Steelers defeated the Chargers 11-10 in Week 11, sealing the win on a Jeff Reed 32-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the game.
The NFC matchups are still hinging on the results of today’s contest between the Eagles and Vikings at the Metrodome. If the Eagles win, they’ll hit the road to face the Giants, and the Panthers will host the Cardinals. If the Vikings win, they’ll visit the Panthers, and the Giants will host the Cardinals.