Fourteen teams, seven in each conference, make the postseason. The number of playoff teams has varied from as few as two teams (from 1933 to 1966) to as many as 16 teams (in 1982). The NFL expanded from 12 to 14 playoff teams in 2020.

The NFL playoff picture is rapidly coming into focus as the final two weeks of the 2025 NFL season wrap up. Entering play Dec. 28, a total of 12 playoff berths have been clinched. It's possible all 14 could be spoken for by the end of Week 17, though it's ...

The NFL playoff bracket isn't officially set yet, but it's pretty darn close to being finalized with 17 of the 18 weeks having gone by. In fact, 12 of the 14 te

With one game left to go in NFL Week 17 action, we know 12 of the 14 teams that will be advancing to the postseason.

When constructing your fantasy football playoff rosters, the first step is to predict how the conference brackets will flesh out and how many games each team might play. Those forecasting exercises are vital in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Playoff Challenge,