The 2026 NFL playoff bracket has narrowed down to eight teams after an exhilarating first week, setting the stage for the NFL Divisional Round. This round features four exciting matchups, all aiming for a spot in Super Bowl LX. A notable highlight was the San Francisco 49ers’ impressive upset against the Philadelphia Eagles, edging out a 23-19 victory on their home turf. Now, the 49ers will face their divisional rivals, the Seattle Seahawks, in what promises to be a fierce battle on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Currently, the Seahawks are favored by 7.5 points according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, and the total points over/under is set at 44.5.
Among the eight starting quarterbacks in the Divisional Round, only Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams has previously lifted the Lombardi Trophy, while the others are chasing their inaugural Super Bowl titles. The Rams are set to face off against the Chicago Bears, who recently celebrated their first playoff win at home since 2010, on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
In another highly anticipated matchup, the Denver Broncos, boasting an impressive 13-1 record in their last 14 games, will host the Buffalo Bills at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Bills have been on their own winning streak, capturing six of their last seven games. The Broncos are favored by a narrow margin of 1.5 points, with the over/under at 45.5 points.
As for the Texans and Patriots, both teams enter their Sunday showdown brimming with confidence. The Texans are on a remarkable 10-game win streak, while the Patriots have triumphed in 14 of their last 15 outings. New England is favored by three points, with a total points over/under of 41.5.
The matchups are as follows:
– Saturday, January 17: (6) Bills vs. (1) Broncos at 4:30 p.m. ET and (6) 49ers vs. (1) Seahawks at 8 p.m. ET
– Sunday, January 18: (5) Texans vs. (2) Patriots at 3 p.m. ET and (5) Rams vs. (2) Bears at 6:30 p.m. ET
The AFC Championship is set for Sunday, January 25, followed by the NFC Championship later that day. The much-anticipated Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Fans can expect thrilling performances as teams strive not only for victory but for the ultimate prize in American football. With the NFL playoffs in full swing, excitement is at an all-time high as these teams embark on their journeys towards championship glory.