The NFL playoffs are currently underway, with the Wild Card Weekend showcasing an intense series of games across both conferences. A total of twelve out of fourteen playoff teams participated in this critical weekend, each vying for a chance to progress to the next stage: the divisional round.
Under the current playoff structure, only one team in each conference is granted a first-round bye. In the American Football Conference (AFC), the Kansas City Chiefs earned this privilege by seizing the No. 1 seed, while the Detroit Lions enjoyed a week off after capturing the NFC North title in the final week of the regular season.
Both the Chiefs and the Lions are set to return to the field during the divisional round, awaiting the outcomes of the Wild Card games. This stage of the playoffs will see the competition narrowed down from fourteen to eight teams as teams fight for a shot at the championship.
Looking ahead to the Divisional Round, here’s the schedule:
**AFC:**
– Saturday, Jan. 18/Sunday, Jan. 19: No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs vs. No. 4 Houston Texans
– Saturday, Jan. 18/Sunday, Jan. 19: No. 2 Buffalo Bills vs. No. 3 Baltimore Ravens
**NFC:**
– Saturday, Jan. 18/Sunday, Jan. 19: No. 1 Detroit Lions vs. lowest remaining seed
– Saturday, Jan. 18/Sunday, Jan. 19: Second-highest remaining seed vs. second-lowest remaining seed
As the playoffs progress, football fans are eagerly anticipating thrilling matchups and dramatic moments that the NFL is famous for. With teams giving their all, the coming weeks promise to deliver excitement and memorable performances as the race for the Super Bowl intensifies.