What channel is Dolphins vs. Bills on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL wild-card playoff game

The Dolphins and Bills will meet for the third time this season as Miami travels to Buffalo for a wild card playoff clash. 

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It will be a rubber match between the two teams, with both sides winning against the other during the regular season. Miami was victorious at home in a sweltering Week 3 showdown, while Buffalo got its revenge in an equally frigid duel in Week 15.

The Dolphins limped into the postseason thanks to an ugly 11-6 victory over the Jets last week. It snapped a five-game losing streak for Mike McDaniel's squad in the nick of time. The Patriots' loss to the Bills meant Miami clinched a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. 

The biggest story for the Dolphins remains the health of Tua Tagovailoa. The quarterback has been in concussion protocol since Dec. 26, and his status remains up in the air for Sunday's game. It's the second time he has been in concussion protocol this season. If he isn't ready to play, it will be either rookie Skylar Thompson or veteran Teddy Bridgewater under center. 

MORE: Latest injury updates on Tua Tagovailoa

The Dolphins haven't won a playoff game since 2000, the second-longest active drought in the NFL behind only the Lions. 

Meanwhile, Buffalo's 35-23 win over New England last Sunday capped off an emotional rollercoaster of a week. It was the first time the Bills had taken the field since safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during the Week 17 game vs. the Bengals. He has since returned to Buffalo, where he remains under medical supervision. 

MORE: Emotional Bills dedicate win vs. Patriots to Damar Hamlin

Nyheim Hines' unbelievable opening kickoff return touchdown set the tone, and he went on to house another kickoff later in the game.

Despite the win, the Bills had to be content with the No. 2 seed in the AFC. They lost their shot at the No. 1 seed earlier in the week without playing a single snap after the game vs. the Bengals was canceled. If they reach the AFC Championship this year, the NFL has determined the game will be held at a neutral site — if their opponent is Kansas City. But for now, their only objective is getting past their AFC East rivals this Sunday.  

Here's everything you need to know to watch Dolphins vs. Bills in the NFL playoffs:

MORE: Watch Dolphins vs. Bills live with fuboTV (free trial)

What channel is Dolphins vs. Bills on today?

• TV channel (national): CBS
• TV channel (Miami): WFOR
• TV channel (Buffalo): WIVB
• TV channels (Canada): TSN4/5/CTV
• Live streams: Paramount+ | fuboTV (US) | DAZN (Canada)

The Dolphins vs. Bills matchup will be broadcast nationally in the United States on CBS, with Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (color commentary) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporting) on the call from Western New York.

The game will be televised in Canada on TSN4/5/CTV. 

Dolphins vs. Bills start time

• Date: Sunday, Jan. 15
• Time: 1 p.m. ET

The wild card playoff game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

The weather forecast calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the low 30s Fahrenheit. 

Live stream for Dolphins vs. Bills

If you don't have access to CBS through a cable subscription, there are a few other options you can look into to watch the wild card matchup.

For viewers in the United States, the game will be live streamed on Paramount+, as well as fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

Those watching from Canada can tune in with DAZN, which carries every NFL game. 

NFL playoff schedule 2023

Wild-card round

Saturday, Jan. 14

Sunday, Jan. 15

Monday, Jan. 16

Divisional round

Saturday, Jan. 21

Sunday, Jan. 22

Conference championships

Sunday, Jan. 29

Super Bowl 57

Sunday, Feb. 12