The NFL playoffs are set to begin on January 10, 2024, with the first two wild-card round games. As the regular season approaches its conclusion, the playoff field and seeding remain uncertain. Heading into Week 18, two playoff spots are still available—one in each conference—and several division titles are up for grabs. The final playoff bracket will be determined after the critical game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the winner will secure the AFC North title and a place in the postseason.
The wild-card weekend will feature games on January 10, 11, and 12, with the divisional round scheduled for January 17 and 18. The conference championship games will take place on January 25, leading up to Super Bowl LX, which is set for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Playoff Bracket Overview
As of now, the projected playoff brackets for both the AFC and NFC include several exciting matchups. The wild-card round will see a mix of teams vying for advancement. For the NFC, the projected matchups are:
– (7) Green Bay Packers at (2) Chicago Bears
– (6) Los Angeles Rams at (3) Philadelphia Eagles
– (5) Seattle Seahawks at (4) Carolina Panthers or Tampa Bay Buccaneers
– Bye: (1) San Francisco 49ers
In the AFC, the matchups are anticipated to be:
– (7) Los Angeles Chargers at (2) New England Patriots
– (6) Buffalo Bills at (3) Jacksonville Jaguars
– (5) Houston Texans at (4) Baltimore Ravens or Pittsburgh Steelers
– Bye: (1) Denver Broncos
Key Dates and Broadcast Information
The NFL playoffs will unfold with a series of exciting matchups. The divisional round will feature two games on both Saturday and Sunday, allowing the top seeds in each conference to compete for a chance at the championship. The exact times for the AFC and NFC Championship games are yet to be determined.
Fans can look forward to the culmination of the season at Super Bowl LX on February 8. This highly anticipated event will be broadcast live on NBC, featuring the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show headlined by Bad Bunny.
As the final regular-season games conclude, the NFL playoff picture will become clearer, bringing with it the excitement and unpredictability that fans have come to expect from this high-stakes tournament.
