The Patriots have locked up the No. 2 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye. They'll open the playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8:15 p.m. against the highest seed of the No. 3 Bengals, No. 4 Colts or No. 5 Chiefs. Here's the updated playoff schedule. Wild Card Round: Saturday, Jan. 4: 4:35 p.m.: No. 5 Chiefs at No. 4 Colts 8:10 p.m.: No. 6 Saints at No. 3 Eagles/Cowboys Sunday, Jan. 5: 1:05 p.m.: No. 6 Chargers at No. 3 Bengals 4:40 p.m.: No. 5 49ers at No. 4 Packers Source: Continue reading...