Who’s Playing in the NFL Playoffs Today?
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It’s NFL playoff time! Who’s playing today and who’s got a chance at winning the Super Bowl? Check out our blog for all the latest info on the NFL playoffs.
NFL Playoffs
The National Football League (NFL) playoffs are a single-elimination tournament held after the regular season to determine the NFL champion. Seven teams from each of the league’s two conferences qualify for the playoffs. A tie-breaking procedure exists if required. seed will host the lowest winning seed, while the top two seeds will receive a bye to the next round.
AFC Playoff Picture
The AFC playoff picture is starting to take shape as we head into Week 15 of the NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs have clinched the AFC West and a first-round bye, while the New England Patriots have also clinched a playoff berth. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans are currently in control of the AFC North and AFC South, respectively, but both division races are far from over.
In the Wild Card race, the Baltimore Ravens currently hold the first spot, with the Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts close behind. The Tennessee Titans are currently in the sixth and final spot, but they are just one game behind the Ravens. With five weeks left in the season, anything can happen in the AFC playoff race.
NFC Playoff Picture
The NFC Playoff Picture shows the current standings in the National Football Conference.
The NFC is made up of 16 teams, divided into 4 divisions: North, East, South, and West.
The NFC Playoff Picture is updated each week during the NFL regular season.
Today’s Games
The first games of the NFL playoffs are underway today. The Saints are playing the Panthers and the Falcons are playing the Rams. Who do you think will win?
AFC Wild Card Round: Colts vs. Bills
It’s time for the NFL playoffs and Wild Card weekend is upon us. The first game of the weekend features the AFC South champion Indianapolis Colts (11-5) taking on the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills (10-6). This will be a rematch of their Week 16 game that saw the Colts come away with a 26-24 victory.
The Bills come into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league, winning six out of their last seven games. They also have one of the best defenses in the league, led by Pro Bowl cornerback Tre’Davious White. The Colts, on the other hand, are led by quarterback Andrew Luck, who is making his return to the playoffs after missing last year due to injury.
This should be a great game between two evenly matched teams. The winner will advance to take on either the Kansas City Chiefs or New England Patriots next weekend.
NFC Wild Card Round: Rams vs. Seahawks
The Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks will face off in the NFC Wild Card Round today at 4:40 PM EST. The Rams are coming off of a disappointing loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17, while the Seahawks managed to squeak by with a victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Seahawks coming out on top in their first matchup back in Week 10. However, a lot has changed since then for both teams. The Rams will be without star running back Todd Gurley, who is nursing a thigh injury, while the Seahawks will be without Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas, who suffered a season-ending leg fracture in Week 16.
Despite these absences, both teams are still expected to put up a good fight. The Rams have one of the best defenses in the league, led by Defensive Player of the Year candidate Aaron Donald, while the Seahawks have one of the best quarterbacks in Russell Wilson. It should be an interesting game.
How to Watch
The NFL playoffs are underway and today’s games should be great. The first game is between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings. The Saints are the favorites, but the Vikings have a strong defense that could give them the upset. The second game is between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys. The Rams are the better team, but the Cowboys always seem to find a way to win in the playoffs. You can watch both games on NBC.
Colts vs. Bills
The first game of the NFL playoffs is between the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Bills. The game will start at 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 9.
It will be broadcast on CBS (channels 2-6 in Boston) and locally on WBZ-TV (channel 4). Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will call the game from Miami.
Rams vs. Seahawks
The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Seattle Seahawks today in the NFL playoffs. The game is set to start at 4:40 p.m. EST and will be televised on FOX.
