MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 11: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings bats the ball away from Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints in the second half of the game on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NFL Playoff Picture: Divisional round features Saints-Vikings, Steelers-Jags rematches

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The matchups for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs are set.

After a traditionally wild first round of the postseason, only eight teams remain.

Divisional Round

Matchup	Date	Time	Network
Falcons at Eagles	Saturday	4:35 p.m. ET	NBC
Titans at Patriots	Saturday	8:15 p.m. ET	CBS
Jaguars at Steelers	Sunday	1:05 p.m. ET	CBS
Saints at Vikings	Sunday	4:40 p.m. ET	FOX

For the first time in NFL history, a No. 6 seed opens as the favorite in a date with the No. 1 seed when the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons visit the Carson Wentz-less Philadelphia Eagles to open next weekend's slate.

The Tennessee Titans pulled off a late upset over the Kansas City Chiefs and will look to keep that momentum going against the top-seeded New England Patriots.

On Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet again at Heinz Field. The Jags blew out the Steelers 30-9 in Week 5.

Finally, the Minnesota Vikings will look to defend their home turf against the New Orleans Saints to close out the weekend. The Vikings won their Week 1 matchup 29-19.