The opening game of the 2024 NFL playoffs will feature a rather unusual quarterback battle.
C.J. Stroud, a 22-year-old rookie, will lead the Texans into the wild card round against Joe Flacco, the Browns' soon-to-be 39-year-old veteran. Stroud has been stellar in his debut season, and Flacco saved Cleveland's campaign after Deshaun Watson underwent shoulder surgery in November.
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Only adding to the intrigue is the fact that Stroud didn't face the Browns' defense in Week 16 because he sat out with a concussion. Can the youngster carry Houston to victory? Or will Flacco's surprising run with Cleveland continue?
Here is everything you need to know about Browns vs. Texans, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Browns vs. Texans free live stream
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
Browns vs. Texans will air on NBC nationally. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Fans in Canada can watch Browns vs. Texans on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
Browns vs. Texans start time
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 13
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. PT
Browns vs. Texans will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 13. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston.
NFL wild card schedule 2024
Saturday, Jan. 13
Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
Browns vs. Texans | 4:30 p.m. | NBC |
Dolphins vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | Peacock |
Sunday, Jan. 14
Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
Packers vs. Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | FOX |
Rams vs. Lions | 8 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, Jan. 15
Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
Steelers vs. Bills | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
Eagles vs. Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
NFL playoff seedings
AFC
1. Ravens
2. Bills
3. Chiefs
4. Texans
5. Browns
6. Dolphins
7. Steelers
NFC
1. 49ers
2. Cowboys
3. Lions
4. Buccaneers
5. Eagles
6. Rams
7. Packers
NFL playoff bracket 2024
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