NFL Playoff Bracket and Wild-Card Weekend Schedule: Chargers vs. Texans to Kick Off Postseason, Lions Secure Bye with NFC's Top Seed

 

Mon, Jan 6, 2025, 10:30 AM GMT+6·2 min read

The NFL playoffs are finally upon us.

The regular season officially concluded on Sunday night with the Detroit Lions' dominant 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. This secured the Lions the top seed and a bye in the NFC, while the Vikings dropped to the No. 5 spot. They'll now head to Southern California to face the Los Angeles Rams in the opening round.

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs claimed the top seed in the AFC as they look to win their third consecutive Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills secured the second seed and will play the Denver Broncos, who clinched a playoff berth with a win on Sunday. Additionally, Amazon Prime Video will broadcast a playoff game, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night.

Here’s everything you need to know as we enter the 2025 NFL playoffs and the first weekend of postseason action.

NFC Playoff Picture
Here’s a look at the finalized NFC playoff bracket:

1. Detroit Lions (15-2)
2. Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) vs. 7. Green Bay Packers (11-6)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) vs. 6. Washington Commanders (12-5)
4. Los Angeles Rams (10-7) vs. 5. Minnesota Vikings (14-3)

AFC Playoff Picture
Here’s a look at the finalized AFC playoff bracket:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-2)
2. Buffalo Bills (13-4) vs. 7. Denver Broncos (10-7)
3. Baltimore Ravens (12-5) vs. 6. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
4. Houston Texans (10-7) vs. 5. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6)