Don’t miss an NFL playoff double header today on KPUG

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Footballs are lined up on the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

The NFL playoff action continues today on KPUG. Tune into The Sports Leader for the final set of divisional round playoff games starting with the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coverage begins at 9:30AM with a 10:05AM kick-off. Find out if Blake Bortles can lead his team to their first playoff appearance since 2007.

Then catch the Minnesota Vikings battling the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings will lean on Case Keenum, the 29 year old quarterback who is making his first playoff appearance, while the Saints are lead by veteran Drew Brees running a diverse and always dangerous offense. Tune into The Sports Leader to see who will advance to the next round with coverage beginning at 9:30AM and first kick-off at 10:05AM on KPUG AM1170 & 97.9FM.

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