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NFL playoff bracket, explained: How byes, seeding, format will work in 2026
Fourteen sides — seven from each conference — will take part in the NFL playoffs. Each will hope to lift the Lombardi Trophy come postseason's end.
No Monday Night Football on Dec 5 as the NFL regular season ended with Week 18 on Sunday; games resume Jan 10 with Wild Card weekend.
Here is the schedule for the divisional round the NFL playoffs. The games will air on NBC/Peacock, CBS, FOX and ESPN/ABC. The AFC and NFC Conference Championship games will be played Sunday, Jan. 25. The AFC Championship Game will air on CBS, and the NFC Championship Game will be on FOX.
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NFL 'Choose Love' messages, explained: Why league will honor Martin Luther King Jr. during playoffs
Here's what to know about the NFL's 'Choose Love' messages on helmets and end zones to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The NFL reseeds teams after the wild-card round. This means that in the following divisional round, the No. 1 seed will always host the lowest remaining seed.
NFL tiebreakers, explained: How playoff standings are determined for 2026 divisional, wild card ties
The 2025 NFL regular season is coming to a close. 14 teams in the league will make the playoffs, with seven from each conference advancing to the postseason. Heading into Week 18, only one playoff spot has been solidified as the Green Bay Packers are ...
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NFL surprise playoff scheduling decision explained
The 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule was released on Sunday night, and one scheduling decision stood out as a surprise. The first-round matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears was scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
It's time to get ready for the thrilling culmination of the NFL season. In just one week, the playoffs will begin, showcasing the best teams from both conferences as they strive for this year’s Super Bowl glory. Since the 2020-21 season, the NFL has ...