The NFL playoff picture was finally finalized after the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.
afc playoff photo kansas city chiefs, the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals each won their games over the weekend, and the Jacksonville Jaguars clinched their first division title since the 2017 season. The Chiefs held the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
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Joe Burrows #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals fights with his team in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Pecor Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Here’s how the rest of the playoff brackets played out.
- 2). Bills (13-3) vs. 7). Dolphins (9-8)
- 3). Bengals (12-4) vs. 6). ravens (10-7)
- 4). Jaguars (9-8) vs. 5). Chargers (10-7)
The Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins are also looking to break their playoff drought. The Chargers are back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2018 season. The Dolphins are in the post season for the first time since the 2016 season. Baltimore missed the postseason last year.
On the NFC side, the Philadelphia Eagles eliminated home-field advantage and a first-round bye in the playoffs with a win over the New York Giants. The San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers also won their respective division titles to receive home playoff games.
Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates with Christian Kirk #13 of the Jacksonville Jaguars after Kirk’s receiving touchdown during the 2nd quarter against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on January 07, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Here’s how the rest of NFC shook out.
- 2). 49ers (13-4) vs. 7). Seahawks (9-8)
- 3). Vikings (13-4) vs. 6). Giants (9-7-1)
- 4). Buccaneers (8-9) vs. 5). Cowboys (12-5)
The Giants, Seahawks and Vikings missed the playoffs last season. The 49ers are only a few seasons removed from a Super Bowl appearance and they reached the NFC Championship last season.
According to NFL Research, in every season since 1990, at least four teams have qualified for the postseason after failing to make it the year before. At least two teams have won their division title in a season after missing the playoffs in 19 of the last 20 years.
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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With the Bengals’ victory over the Ravens, the NFL missed a coin-flip scenario. But the league still faces the scenario of an AFC championship being played. at a neutral location, League calls Bills and Bengals game no.,competition.
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The wild-card round begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Here is the schedule for the wild card round.
Saturday, January 14
4:30 PM ET: 49ers vs. Seahawks (FOX)
8:15 PM ET: Jaguars vs. Chargers (NBC)
Sunday, January 15
1 p.m. ET: Bills vs. Dolphins (CBS)
4:30 PM ET: Vikings vs. Giants (FOX)
8:15 PM ET: Bengals vs. Ravens (NBC)
Monday, January 16
8:15 p.m. ET: Buccaneers vs. Cowboys (ESPN)