The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wild Card game schedule to kickoff next weekend. It will be a matchup of a veteran NFL quarterback versus a rookie trying to build a name for himself. 

Joe Flacco is making his fifth consecutive playoff appearance and is still chasing after the Lombardi Trophy that has long alluded him. Would it be too painful to remind Ravens fans how close they were to the Super Bowl last season? Let's just fast forward to their first test in this year's playoffs.

The Colts are back in the playoffs after missing the cut last season. They were a powerhouse when Peyton Manning was behind center and now they are fearful once again as Andrew Luck has brought them back from the depths of the AFC South. 

He is coming off a huge victory that sunk the once best Houston Texans to the third seed in the AFC. Luck wrapped up the season leading the Colts to five victories in their final six games of the year. 

His arm strength is unlike any other rookie in the league and has a little Aaron Rodgers in his style of play as he is able to scramble outside of the pocket and make accurate, strong throws down the field. 

The Ravens are hobbling into the playoffs as they are losers of five straight. Flacco, Anquan Boldin and Ray Rice will have to pick up the slack for the Ravens if they are to get deep into the playoffs.

Check out the schedule for this AFC Wild Card game. It is one you will not want to miss. 

Date: Sunday, January 6

Time: 1 p.m. ET

Where to Watch TV Coverage: CBS