2012 NFL playoff schedule
Originally Published: January 2, 2012
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AFC WILD-CARD ROUND
| SATURDAY, JAN. 7 | ||
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Reliant Stadium Click here for matchup page |
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| SUNDAY, JAN. 8 | ||
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Sports Authority Field at Mile High Click here for matchup page |
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AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND
| SATURDAY, JAN. 14 | ||
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Gillette Stadium Click here for matchup page |
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| SUNDAY, JAN. 15 | ||
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M&T Bank Stadium Click here for matchup page |
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AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
| SUNDAY, JAN. 22 | ||
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Gillette Stadium Click here for matchup page |
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NFC WILD-CARD ROUND
| SATURDAY, JAN. 7 | ||
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Mercedes-Benz Superdome Click here for matchup page |
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| SUNDAY, JAN. 8 | ||
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MetLife Stadium Click here for matchup page |
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NFC DIVISIONAL ROUND
| SATURDAY JAN. 14 | ||
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Candlestick Park Click here for matchup page |
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| SUNDAY, JAN. 15 | ||
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Lambeau Field Click here for matchup page |
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NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
| SUNDAY, JAN. 22 | ||
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SUPER BOWL XLVI
| SUNDAY, FEB. 5 | ||
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Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis (NBC, 6:30 ET) Click here for Super Bowl results |
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