NFL Playoff Bracket

Super Bowl LVIII

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2023-2024 NFL Playoff Bracket

Here’s a complete look at the NFL playoff bracket for 2024:

Wild-card round

AFC

1. Baltimore Ravens Ravens logo
2. Buffalo Bills Bills logo31 – 177. Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers logo
3. Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs logo26 – 76. Miami Dolphins Dolphins logo
4. Houston Texans Texans logo45 – 75. Cleveland Browns Browns logo

NFC

1. San Francisco 49ers 49ers logo
2. Dallas Cowboys Cowboys logo32 – 487. Green Bay Packers Packers logo
3. Detroit Lions Lions logo24 – 236. Los Angeles Rams Rams logo
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Buccaneers logo32 – 95. Philadelphia Eagles Eagles logo

Divisional round

AFC

1. Baltimore Ravens Ravens logo34 – 104. Houston Texans Texans logo
2. Buffalo Bills Bills logo23 – 273. Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs logo

NFC

1. San Francisco 49ers 49ers logo24 – 217. Green Bay Packers Packers logo
3. Detroit Lions Lions logo31 – 234. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Buccaneers logo

Championship games

AFC / NFC

3. Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs logo17 – 101. Baltimore Ravens Ravens logo
3. Detroit Lions Lions logo31 – 341. San Francisco 49ers 49ers logo

Super Bowl LVIII

Big Game

3. Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs logo25 – 22(OT)1. San Francisco 49ers 49ers logo

Super Bowl 2024 Results and Recap

The Kansas City Chiefs really hit the jackpot, winning their third Super Bowl in just five years, and folks are now calling them a proper NFL dynasty. It’s like they found the secret sauce, especially with Patrick Mahomes leading the charge, turning the NFL playoff bracket into their own playground. It was a game of cat and mouse, with the Chiefs and the 49ers going toe-to-toe and upping the NFL scores like there was no tomorrow.

The first half was a real nail-biter, with the 49ers having the upper hand but not quite sealing the deal. It’s like they left the door open just a crack, and the Chiefs barged right through. The 49ers’ missed chances were like leaving money on the table, and Kansas City wasn’t about to walk away from a free meal.

The second half turned into a real roller coaster, with both teams trading punches. But when the dust settled, Mahomes and his crew were the last ones standing, proving once again that they’re not just passing through; they’re here to stay. It’s clear the Chiefs turned the playoff bracket into their victory lap, along with the Super Bowl odds.

What Is the NFL Playoff Bracket?

The NFL Playoff bracket isn’t your typical bracket-style format that you may see in other sports like soccer or college basketball. Each side of the bracket represents the two conferences; the AFC and the NFC. Seven NFL teams from each conference make the NFL Playoff bracket.

When looking at the overall NFL Playoff Picture, the team that earns its respective conference’s best record gets a first-round bye, meaning that team does not have to play in the Wild Card Round.

After the Wild Card Round, teams are reseeded for the next round of the NFL Playoff schedule. The team that received the first-round bye plays the lowest remaining seed in the Divisional Round.

The Divisional Round dwindles the field down to two teams remaining per conference. Those teams play each other the following weekend in the Conference Championship with the winners advancing to the Super Bowl.

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Betting on the NFL Playoffs

NFL Moneyline Betting

There are many avenues one can choose when deciding to bet on the NFL Playoffs. One of the most basic bets on the board is the moneyline. By betting the moneyline during an NFL Playoff game, you’re betting on who you think will win the game. Plain and simple

NFL Point Spread Betting

Betting the spread is one of the more popular bets to make on a football game. Betting the spread means you’re taking the favorite to win by more than that many points or for the underdog to win outright or lose by less than that many points.

Total Betting

Betting the total is another popular bet. When betting the total, you choose to bet on whether the total points will be more or less than that number.

Future Bets

You can also do more long-term bets, or futures. For example, one could bet on who they believe is going to win the Super Bowl from that point, or even who will win Super Bowl MVP. Other futures include Conference Championship winners and round of elimination.

NFL Prop Bets

If one doesn’t want to wager on games, there’s ways to bet on individual players with player props.

When betting a player prop like passing yards, you’ll choose whether you think that quarterback will throw for more or less yards than the number. Player props can be a fun way to bet if you don’t have a read on the game itself.

NFL Playoff Bracket Recap & Winners

2022-2023 Playoff Season

What Teams Made It Through?

  • Eagles logo Philadelphia Eagles: Triumphing over the New York Giants in the divisional round and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, the Eagles emerged as NFC champions and earned their spot in the Super Bowl LVII.
  • Chiefs logo Kansas City Chiefs: Securing their spot in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs emerged from the AFC by conquering the Jaguars in the divisional round and the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship.

How Did They Fare Regarding the Odds?

In the initial half of Super Bowl 2023, anticipation built for an extraordinary game. However, the Chiefs’ remarkable 38-35 comeback was a game-changer, proving beneficial for sportsbooks.

Despite significant support for the favored Eagles (-1.5) in the weeks before Sunday’s thrilling event, the Chiefs’ rally impacted Super Bowl odds and NFL betting lines.

NFL Playoffs Bracket - FAQs

How Many Teams Are in the Playoffs?

There are 14 total teams making up the NFL Playoffs. Seven teams qualify for the playoffs from each conference.

What’s the Current Expanded Format Used for the Playoffs?

The new expanded format allows for an additional playoff team, bringing the total to 14 teams that qualify for the playoffs, seven from each conference.

How Does the Wild Card Playoff Work?

In the Wild Card round, only the No. 1 seeds from each conference have the privilege of a bye and an automatic qualification in the next round. The Wild Card teams then take on three of the division winners, with the exception of the team with the best record.

How Does the NFL Playoff Bracket Work?

The NFL Playoff Bracket doesn’t work like a typical bracket you may see in college basketball. Instead, teams are re-seeded after each round. The lowest remaining seed plays the highest remaining seed.

How Does the 7-team Playoff Format Work?

In the seven-team playoff format, the No. 1 seed from each conference gets a first-round bye. The remaining teams take part in the Wild Card round.
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