Networks get their NFL assignments

The NFL confirmed its postseason broadcast plans with Wild Card Weekend opening the books on Saturday with Chiefs/Houston on an ESPN/ABC simulcast at 4:35p, followed by Steelers/Bengals on CBS at 8:15p. Sunday’s action will then see Seahawks/Vikings on NBC at 1:05p, with Packers/Redskins on FOX at 4:40p. The Divisional round begins on Jan. 16 with the Patriots game on CBS at 4:35p, while the Cardinals plays on NBC at 8:15p. FOX offers coverage of the Panthers on Jan. 17 at 1:05p, while CBS take the Broncos game at 4:40p.

FOX also announced that its A-team of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews will call all three of FOX Sports’ exclusive NFC postseason games starting Sunday. Joining the trio on-site will be Chris Myers, serving as an additional game reporter, and former head of NFL officiating and football rules expert Mike Pereira.

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