The Most Anticipated NFL Wild-Card Games: Will TV Ratings Break Records Again?

As the NFL playoffs loom on the horizon, excitement mounts around the wild-card weekend matchups. This pivotal weekend, often brimming with unpredictability, has consistently delivered thrilling viewership numbers, exceeding expectations in recent years. Last season averaged an astonishing 31.4 million viewers, marking the highest opening postseason weekend the league has seen since 2016, which featured only four games.

One of the standout matchups from last year was the Green Bay Packers versus the Dallas Cowboys, which captivated audiences with 40.2 million viewers tuning in during the peak Sunday afternoon slot. So, what matchups can fans expect this year? We've ranked them based on a watchability index to see which games are likely to dominate the TV screens.

1. Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox and Fox Deportes)