NFL Playoffs

The NFL Playoffs are a single-elimination tournament following the regular season to determine the NFL champion.

The number of teams included in the NFL Playoffs has changed over the years and currently sits at 14, seven from the AFC and seven from the NFC, with one team from each conference receiving a first-round bye.

The NFL Playoffs consist of a Wild Card Round, a Divisional Round, two Conference Championship Games, and the Super Bowl.

Saquon Barkley during a Giants-Vikings matchup in December 2022
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Giants Playoff Chances: How the Giants Clinch a Playoff Spot in Week 17

How the New York Giants can clinch a spot in the NFL Playoffs in Week 17.

Luke Norris • 30 Dec 2022
Joe Burrow during a Bengals-Patriots matchup in December 2022
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Bengals Playoff Chances: How the Bengals Can Win the AFC North and Take Over the No. 1 Seed in the AFC in Week 17

How the Cincinnati Bengals can win the AFC North in Week 17 and take over the top spot in the AFC.

Luke Norris • 29 Dec 2022
Josh Allen during a Bills-Patriots matchup in December 2022
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Bills Playoff Scenarios: How the Bills Can Clinch Home-Field Advantage in Week 17

How the Buffalo Bills can clinch home-field advantage and a first-round bye in the AFC in Week 17.

Luke Norris • 29 Dec 2022
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Washington Commanders Playoffs: How the Commanders Can Clinch a Playoff Spot in Week 17 or Be Eliminated From Postseason Contention

How the Washington Commanders can clinch a spot in the NFL Playoffs in Week 17 or be eliminated from postseason contention.

Luke Norris • 27 Dec 2022
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Christmas Day 2022
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Are the Buccaneers Still in the Playoffs If They Lose to the Panthers in Week 17?

Can the Buccaneers still win the NFC South if they lose to the Panthers in Week 17?

Luke Norris • 27 Dec 2022
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NFL Playoff Picture 2022: Who's In and Who's Out Heading Into Week 17?

A look at the 2022 NFL playoff picture heading into Week 17.

Luke Norris • 27 Dec 2022
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Franco Harris and John Fuqua celebrate the anniversary of the Immaculate Reception
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The Immaculate Reception: Some May Not Know What Franco Harris' Famous Catch Did For the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Immaculate Reception game was the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-ever victory in the NFL Playoffs.

Luke Norris • 23 Dec 2022
Trevor Lawrence during a Jaguars-Cowboys matchup in December 2022
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Jaguars Playoffs: How the Jaguars Can Take Over First Place in the AFC South in Week 16

How the Jacksonville Jaguars can move into first place in the AFC South in Week 16.

Luke Norris • 22 Dec 2022
Joe Burrow during a Bengals-Buccaneers matchup in December 2022
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Bengals Playoff Chances: How the Bengals Can Clinch a Spot in the NFL Playoffs in Week 16

How the Cincinnati Bengals can clinch a spot in the NFL Playoffs in Week 16.

Luke Norris • 21 Dec 2022
Justin Herbert during a Chargers-Titans matchup in December 2022
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Chargers Playoff Chances: How the Chargers Can Clinch a Spot in the NFL Playoffs in Week 16

How the LA Chargers can clinch a spot in the NFL Playoffs in Week 16.

Luke Norris • 21 Dec 2022