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Which teams are you rooting for in the Divisional Round, Falcons fans?

Before you tune into today's Divisional playoff games, decide which teams you're rooting for with our handy guide.

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Are you preparing to watch this weekend's Divisional playoff games, but you're not sure which teams you should support? We're here to help.

Chiefs vs. Patriots

Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro
When: Saturday, January 16, 4:35 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Announcers: Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts
Radio: Chiefs Radio NetworkPatriots Radio Network
Online Streaming: CBS Sports
Odds: The Patriots opened as five-point favorites, and the line has held steady at most sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.
Chiefs blogArrowhead Pride
Patriots blog
Pats Pulpit

The games kick off today at 4:35 p.m. when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New England Patriots in Foxboro. The Falcons don't really have an extensive history against either of these teams. Against the Chiefs, Kansas City leads the all-time series with the Falcons with five wins compared to Atlanta's three wins. The Falcons are 6-7 all time against the Patriots. With Rob Gronkowski injured, facing the Chiefs defense is a tougher task for the Patriots, but I still think the Pats pull off the victory. Still, rooting for the team I believe will win also means rooting for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. No, thanks. Go Chiefs.

Packers vs. Cardinals

Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ
When: Saturday, January 16, 8:15 p.m. PT
TV: NBC
Announcers: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth
Radio: Packers Radio NetworkCardinals Radio Network
Online Streaming: NBC Sports
Odds: The Cardinals opened as a touchdown favorite, and the line remains steady at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.
Packers blog: Acme Packing Company
Cardinals blogRevenge of the Birds

Atlanta's history against the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals is surprisingly similar. The Falcons trail the Cardinals all time 13-16, and against the Packers, the Falcons have won 13 games against Green Bay's 17 wins in franchise history. The Packers handed the Falcons a humiliating playoff loss following the 2010 season, and most of us aren't over it. The Cardinals are also a very complete team and beat the Packers 38-8 the last time these teams faced each other. Go Cardinals. Seahawks vs. Panthers

Seahawks vs. Panthers

Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
When: Sunday, January 17, 1:05 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman
Radio: Seahawks Radio NetworkPanthers Radio Network
Online Streaming: FOXSportsGo
Odds: The line opened at Panthers -1.5, but quickly moved up to a field goal. It currently sits between 2.5- and 3-points, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.
Seahawks blogField Gulls
Panthers blogCat Scratch Reader

The Falcons don't have an extensive history against the Seattle Seahawks. These teams have faced each other 15 times in franchise history, and the Falcons trail the all-time series 6-9. The Panthers, however, are a division rival, and the Falcons lead that series 25-17. Carolina handed Atlanta their most embarrassing loss of the season, a 38-0 shutout in Bank of America Stadium in Week 14. The Falcons reciprocated by ruining the Panthers undefeated season with a 20-13 win in Week 16. You shouldn't root for division rivals in the playoffs. Go Seahawks.

Steelers vs. Broncos

Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver
When: Sunday, January 17, 1:40 p.m. PT
TV: CBS
Announcers: Jim Nantz, Phil Simms
Radio: Steelers Radio NetworkBroncos Radio Network
Online Streaming: CBS Sports
Odds: The line opened at Broncos -2.5, and Steelers injury news has led to it moving to 6.5-points at some sportsbooks. A lot of sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark have not provided a line due to the questions about Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger.
Steelers blogBehind The Steel Curtain
Broncos blog
Mile High Report

The Pittsburgh Steelers have absolutely owned the Falcons over these teams' history. The all-time series record between these teams is 2-13-1. That's just terrible for the Falcons. Against the Broncos, the Falcons are 5-9 all time. Let's root against the team that has absolutely owned the Falcons since 1966.

Which teams are you rooting for today?