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NFL Playoffs 2025/26: A Complete Overview
Qualification:
* 14 teams have qualified for the playoffs (7 from the AFC and 7 from the NFC).
* The Denver Broncos (AFC) and Seattle Seahawks (NFC) received a “bye week” due too having the best records in their respective conferences. They will start in the Divisional round.
Playoff Schedule:
* Wildcard Round: January 10-13, 2026
* Divisional Round: January 17-19, 2026
* Conference finals: January 25-26, 2026
* Super bowl LIX: February 9, 2026
Wild Card Round Matchups (with times – all times are likely local to the source, so adjust for your timezone):
* Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 10:30 PM: Carolina Panthers vs. L.A. Rams
* Sunday, January 11, 2026 - 2:00 AM: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
* Sunday, January 11, 2026 – 7:00 PM: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills
* Sunday, January 11, 2026 – 10:30 PM: Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers
* Monday,January 12,2026 – 2:00 AM: New England Patriots vs. L.A. Chargers
* Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – 2:15 AM: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans
Playoff Format:
* Single-Elimination: The NFL playoffs use a single-elimination format. A single loss eliminates a team.
* Seeding & Home advantage: Teams are seeded 1-7 within each conference. Higher-seeded teams have home-field advantage.
Broadcast Information:
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