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The NFL playoff bracket is ever-changing and differs from the static formats common in other leagues. That means that seedings play a big role in future matchups. The No. 1 seeded Broncos and Seahawks will face off against the worst team, based on seeding, remaining in their conference in the divisional-round.
Patriots, NFL Playoff picks for every game on Wild Card Weekend with predictions straight-up and against the spread.
Yes, the NFL does reseed in the playoffs. After the wild-card round, the lowest-seeded remaining team plays at 1-seed in the divisional round in each conference. The NFL is the only American sports league of the four major sports that reseeds in the postseason.
The NFL playoffs are finally here! Check out this printable bracket to follow all the excitement leading up to Super Bowl LX.
Denver will get the first-round bye while New England and Jacksonville play on Wild Card Weekend — and neither has an easy matchup. Chargers vs. Patriots will feature two of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks with Drake Maye and Justin Herbert facing off. The Jaguars drew the shortest straw and will have to host Josh Allen.