The Texans will host the Browns on Saturday to kick off this year's NFL playoff slate.
In Week 16, the Browns jumped out to a huge lead and took down the Texans, 36-22. However, Houston didn't have rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud in that contest, as he continued to recover from a concussion. He threw for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions this season.
Stroud's presence in this matchup will be a major boost for the the Texans, but he has a huge challenge in front of him. The Browns allow the fewest passing yards per game in the league, and they have a stable of strong defensive backs.
Cleveland's pass rush is also solid with Myles Garrett on the edge, and Stroud showed in a blowout loss to the Jets that he's susceptible to pressure. Houston offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil might be the best blocker against Garrett, though, as he's allowed the lowest pressure rate among tackles who've faced Garrett since 2018, per NextGen Stats.
The Browns' offense will once again be under the direction of 38-year-old veteran Joe Flacco, who has notably never lost a wild card game and could break Tom Brady's record of most road playoff victories. The ground game will go through Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt.
Here's what you need to know about Saturday's wild card clash between the Browns and Texans, including broadcast information and the start time for the game.
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What time is Browns vs. Texans on today?
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 13
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. PT
Browns vs. Texans is scheduled to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 13. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston.
What channel is Browns vs. Texans on?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
Browns vs. Texans will air on NBC nationally. Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color analyst) and Kathryn Tappen (reporter) will be on the call for NBC.
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Viewers in Canada can watch the game live on DAZN, which is the country's exclusive carrier of NFL Game Pass.
NFL playoff bracket
Here's a look at the 2024 NFL playoff bracket:
AFC
1. Baltimore Ravens (BYE)
2. Buffalo Bills vs. 7. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Kansas City Chiefs vs. 6. Miami Dolphins
4. Houston Texans vs. 5. Cleveland Browns
NFC
1. San Francisco 49ers (BYE)
2. Dallas Cowboys vs. 7. Green Bay Packers
3. Detroit Lions vs. 6. Los Angeles Rams
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. 5. Philadelphia Eagles
NFL playoff schedule 2024
Wild card round
Saturday, Jan. 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Browns at Texans | 4:30 p.m. | NBC | Fubo, Peacock |
| Dolphins at Chiefs | 8 p.m. | — | Peacock |
Sunday, Jan. 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Packers at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | FOX | Fubo |
| Rams at Lions | 8 p.m. | NBC | Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Jan. 15
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Steelers at Bills | 4:30 p.m. | CBS | Fubo |
| Eagles at Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC | ESPN+, fubo |
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 20
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 21
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 28
| Matchup | Start time | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS | Paramount+, fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | FOX | Fox Sports app, fubo |
Super Bowl 58
Sunday, Feb. 11
| Matchup | Start time | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS | Paramount+, fubo |
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