Should the NFL change its playoff format? Pros and cons of six options
Add two teams? Go back to 12 teams? Let teams choose their opponents in the wild-card round? Here's how the NFL could make tweaks to its postseason.
What is the NFL playoff format? How the NFL playoffs work for the 2024-25 postseason
The NFL playoffs are just around the corner and most of the field is set heading into Week 18. Here's what to know about the postseason format.
NFL Exec: 18-Game Schedule 'Would Be a Bloodbath' amid Rumors of New Playoff Format
Change is inevitable in sports, and it could be coming to the NFL's schedule in the form of an 18th game and a new playoff format. But that doesn't
NFL is set to reevaluate its playoff format
The NFL has gone through a few playoff formats since the 1970 offseason officially brought the AFL franchises into the fold. Four-, five-, six- and seven-team brackets have followed.
NFL playoff format explainer: Your guide to each round of the NFL postseason
Fourteen teams will compete in 13 games over the next five weeks to determine a Super Bowl champion. Here's your guide to the NFL playoff format.
NFL hints at significant changes to its playoff format
During Saturday's first Wild Card round matchup, news came out that the NFL will explore a new playoff format this offseason and potentially move away from teams earning the top f
NFL playoffs 2025: Format, schedule, and bracket breakdown
The number of playoff teams has fluctuated from as few as two teams (from 1933 to 1966) to as many as 16 teams (in 1982). The NFL expanded from 12 to 14 playoff teams in 2020. The NFL playoffs are single elimination.
NFL to explore playoff format changes; division winners would not be assured home games: report
A recent report says the NFL may explore a change to its playoff format that could result in its division winners not hosting home games.
NFL plans to explore new changes to playoff format
The NFL might follow in the steps of college football and shake up its own postseason format come next season.
Debating NFL playoff format after Wild Card games
The Dan Le Batard Show discusses highs and lows from NFL Wild Card weekend matchups before debating if the current playoff format needs alteration or not.
NFL divisional playoff watchability rankings: Which matchup is best game?
The NFL divisional round is around the corner, with exciting matchups in all four games. But which ones are the most exciting?
NFL to Potentially Examine Changing Playoff Seeding Structure for 2025 Season
While the number of teams was been adjusted, the seeding structure still remains the same. Currently, the four division ...
ESPN: Multiple Team Insiders Prefer Old Playoff Bracket Format with Byes for 4 Teams
The NFL changed to a 14-team playoff format in 2020, altering how the bye weeks functioned. Under the old format, the top two ...
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NFL Playoff Guide: Vikings-Rams moved to Arizona because of wildfires in Southern California
The NFL's regular season is over after an eventful Week 18 that saw the Detroit Lions capture the No. 1 seed in the NFC while ...
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Could the Lions' Playoff Success Spark a Major NFL Rule Change?
The Detroit Lions find themselves enjoying a well-earned rest during the NFL playoffs after a Week 18 victory over the ...
Which teams will be in the NFL Playoffs this year and which ones are favorites to reach the Super Bowl?
With the Detroit Lions victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the 18-week regular season came to an end, and now 14 teams, seven ...
NFL Playoffs Briefing: Epic showdowns await in AFC, NFC divisional round
Throughout the NFL playoffs, Chris Myers and his research team analyze upcoming matchups, while providing news, notes, and ...
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NFL Referee Assignments for Wild Card Weekend: Who Will be Calling the Shots this Weekend?
The NFL has unveiled its officiating crews for the 2024-25 Wild Card Playoffs, marking the fifth season of the expanded playoff format. Therefore, the postseason will have six Wild Card games ...