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Seeding, potential divisional round games for AFC, NFC

NFL playoff bracket explained: Seeding, potential divisional round games for AFC, NFC

The NFL playoff bracket has a wrinkle other tournaments don't have. How does that impact the NFC and AFC postseason divisional round games?

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 2d

NFL playoff bracket: Chargers-Texans to open postseason while Lions get bye after winning NFC's No. 1 seed

The league officially wrapped up its regular season on Sunday night with the Detroit Lions' commanding 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings. That gave the Lions the top seed and the bye in the NFC, and dropped the Vikings to the No. 5 seed. They'll now have to travel to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Southern California to open the playoffs.

USA Today · 4d

NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18: What AFC and NFC teams need to do to clinch postseason spots?

And while the current NFL playoff picture is pretty clear in AFC (six of the seven teams have clinched spots) and the NFC (one spot is available), that means there are still squads that are very much alive heading into the final week of regular-season action.

NFL, Lions and Super Bowl

USA Today · 29m

NFL Playoff Power Rankings: Dan Campbell’s Lions are ready to pounce on Super Bowl dream

After an exhaustive grind of a regular season, the NFL playoffs are finally upon us. There’s no shortage of juicy narratives and Cinderellas to root for, either. In a dream season, Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions are trying to make history and restore the Motor City to ultimate football glory.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Super Bowl 2025 predictions: Ranking which teams can make it through NFL playoffs bracket

NFL playoffs are here and league experts are weighing in on what teams can win it all. Here's an early look at Super Bowl 59 predictions.

Arizona Republic on MSN · 1d

NFL playoff predictions by round: How far will Chiefs, Lions, Bills, Eagles advance?

Who will win the divisional round games? Who will win the AFC Championship Game Who will win the NFC Championship Game?Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

14-win Minnesota opens up NFL playoffs on road

Vikings Wire · 1d

How did former Vikings play in Week 18 around the NFL?

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions in the unofficial NFC North division title. The loss means the Vikings now have to face the Rams, the only other team to beat the Vikings in 2024.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 13h

Vikings-Rams preview: 14-win Minnesota opens up NFL playoffs on the road

The Minnesota Vikings went 14-1 against all opponents this season except the Detroit Lions. The Vikings went 0-2 against the Lions, and that's why they're on the road for wild-card weekend. The Vikings dropped a NFC North title showdown in Week 18 to Detroit.

KTTV · 16h

Will the NFL move the Vikings/Rams playoff game due to L.A. wildfires?

The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the L.A. Rams next Monday night in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs, but Mother Nature might have a say in that.

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Bears guard Teven Jenkins could be headed to an NFC North rival once 2025 NFL free agency begins

Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins is loaded with upside, but he's also been riddled with injuries throughout his career.

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Eagles vs. Packers Key To NFL Playoffs Predicted To Be Christian Watson Injury

Green Bay's deep threat Christian Watson is out for the season with a torn ACL. But as the playoffs approach, there is also ...

2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket: Full Wild Card Weekend schedule for NFC and AFC after Lions destroy Vikings

Everything always gets crazy during the final week of the NFL regular season, and this year was no different. It lasted all ...

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Lions secure NFC’s No. 1 seed, Broncos and Buccaneers clinch the NFL’s final two playoff spots

The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through Motown. The Detroit Lions secured a No. 1 seed with a 31-9 victory over ...

NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Lions Clinch NFC North, Bye; Updated Bracket, Standings

The Detroit Lions had a 30-year gap separating their previous two division title wins, but that won't be the case this time ...

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NFL playoff field set after Lions rout Vikings to earn NFC's top seed; Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

THE DETROIT LIONS ... No team is more intense, and, conversely, no team needs a break more. The Lions claimed the NFC's No. 1 ...

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2025 NFL Mock Draft: NFC South edition 2.0

Our plan is to show you the fans what teams in the NFC South will be working with in terms of draft fits, targets, and draft ...

Is there a Thursday Night Football game tonight? NFL playoff schedule 2025

Amazon Prime is broadcasting an NFL wild-card playoff game for the first time in 2025. Will it be on Thursday night?

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