The 2015 NFL playoffs kick off with wild card weekend starting this Saturday, January 3 featuring 2 wild card games fans won’t want to miss.
The NFC wild card game will feature the Arizona Cardinals taking on the Carolina Panthers while the AFC match-up has the Baltimore Ravens battling the Pittsburgh Steelers
News For Shoppers has everything you need to know, including game times, live streaming options and a preview of each match-up.
Arizona Cardinals (11-5) -vs- the Carolina Panthers (7-8-1): 4:30 P.M. (EST) ESPN: This game is available for live streaming through several outlets:
Cable subscribes can stream for free on their PC’s through ESPN.go.com or from any device on the go using the WATCHESPN app, which can be downloaded for Android, Apple, Amazon, Chromecast and other platforms using the link provided.
ESPN provides these services for free, you just need to log in using your cable information to access them.
You can also stream live using the NFL mobile app, which is available through iTunes and the Google Play Store but it requires a sign-up fee.
Verizon customers can get the NFL mobile app free with the Pay As You Go Plan. Those without the plan have to pay a fee for the service.
Many fans are surprised (and pissed off) that a team with a losing record like the Panthers even has an opportunity to make the playoffs, but they do thanks to a weak and diminished NFC South.
Even more surprising, they have a real chance to win since they have really improved & tightened up over the last few weeks of the season, while Arizona has been fading after a 9-1 start.
The Cardinals problems are due to some devastating injuries to their starting and back-up QB’s which is why they will be starting 3rd string QB Ryan Lindley and also why they are no longer a sure thing.
Plus, The Panthers have momentum on their side as they enter the game with a 4-game winning streak to end the season.
Carolina takes this one: 24-17.
Baltimore Ravens (10-6) -vs- Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5): 8:15 P.M. (EST) NBC: This game is available for live stream through several outlets.
It can be streamed for free on your PC’s through NBC Sports Live Extra or on any of your devices by downloading the NBC Sports Live extra app, which is available for Apple, Android & Windows using the link provided.
These services are free but require you to log in using a valid cable provider.
You can also stream live using the NFL mobile app, which is available through iTunes and the Google Play Store but it requires a sign-up fee.
Verizon customers can get the NFL mobile app free with the Pay As You Go Plan. Those without the plan have to pay a fee for the service.
This prime-time AFC North rivalry promises to be a real slug-fest as both teams are known for their physical style of play; they split their regular season meetings a game a piece.
The Steelers were looking a bit shaky early on, but seemed to find their rhythm as the season wore on, making them real contenders once again.
However, with the announcement that running back Le’Veon Bell, who is a threat when it comes to running and receiving will not be able to play due to injury, the Steelers are limited and will really have to play smart.
The Ravens meanwhile, who have struggled on offense and don’t feel quite as intimidating since Ray Lewis retired, will also have to play their best football of the season if they want to beat Pittsburgh at home.
Pittsburgh muscles through: 27-17.
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