What is the NFL playoff schedule 2026? Start date, times, how to watch

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NFL playoff schedule, including dates, times and how to watch.
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How Do the NFL Playoffs Work? A Complete Guide

Format, how 14 teams qualify, seeding, matchups, bye weeks, and path to Super Bowl. Breakdown for 2025-26 season.

NFL Playoff Format: How does the NFL postseason work?

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL postseason format: Fourteen teams will make the NFL playoffs — seven from both the NFC and AFC. This is an increase over the previous format, which had ...
Sports Illustrated

What To Watch For On Wild Card Weekend

With the Kansas City Chiefs on a bye, what should Chiefs fans watch for during the NFL's Wild Card round? For the second straight week, the Kansas City Chiefs have given Chiefs Kingdom a ...