The NFL playoffs continue with the Divisional Round, featuring matchups between the top teams in each conference. The article outlines the potential scenarios and pairings for the next stage.
The NFL playoffs kicked off this weekend with the Wild Card round. But how does the next stage work? A total of six games will be played across the NFL, with three in each conference.Meanwhile, the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions will have a bye in the next round. NFL rules dictate that the lowest-seeded team to advance to the Divisional Round will face the conference's top seed on the road.
This means the Chiefs will play either the Denver Broncos or the Houston Texans in the next round, depending on the outcome of Sunday's game between the Broncos and Buffalo Bills.The Baltimore Ravens and Texans have already secured their spots, with the Ravens either traveling to Buffalo or hosting the Texans, again depending on the result of the Broncos vs. Bills game. If the Texans advance, they'll play either the Ravens or the Chiefs, both games on the road. The Lions will have to wait until Monday night when the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings clash in Glendale's State Farm Stadium. This game is being hosted there due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The Lions will have home-field advantage in both the Divisional Round and for the NFC Championship game if they advance. The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will also face off in a Wild Card game. Sunday night will see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders battle. If the Eagles beat the Packers, they're guaranteed a home game in the Divisional Round. The third-seeded Buccaneers would need the Eagles to lose to host a game in Florida.The winners of the Divisional Round games will then meet in conference championship games on Sunday, January 26th. The NFC Championship Game will air on Fox, while the AFC Championship Game will air on CBS. Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday, February 9th at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This game will air on Fox.
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