The 2025 NFL playoff field will be set in Week 18. Here's what we know so far about the teams, bracket and matchups, along with how the playoffs work.
In addition to the NFC South, the NFC North and AFC North will crown division champions in Week 18. The NFC North title, which the
There are only a handful of playoff-bound teams who won't be jockeying for position on the final weekend of the regular season. One NFC team and three AFC teams were already locked into a seed entering Week 18.So, as the playoff picture comes into full focus, here's everything to know about the NFL postseason, from the updated bracket to how the playoffs work and more:or Cincinnati Bengals.
The NFL playoff bracket is set by teams in each conference being seeded No. 1 through No. 7. The four division winners in each conference are ranked No. 1 to No. 4 by regular-season record followed by the three wild-card teams ranked by regular-season record. The matchups in the opening round of the playoffs are No. 2 vs. No. 7, No. 3 vs. No. 6, and No. 4 vs. No. 5.clinched the AFC bye, while the NFC bye will go to the NFC North champion -- either the Lions or Vikings.No first-round matchups in the AFC are set just yet, as only the Chiefs, Bills and Texans are locked into a seed. Here's a preview of what the AFC bracket could look like:Meanwhile, the Eagles are the lone NFC team with a set seed.
The Divisional Round is set for Saturday, Jan 18, to Sunday, Jan. 19, followed by the AFC and NFC Championship Games on Sunday, Jan. 26.
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