2025-26 NFL Playoff Bracket: Schedule, matchups and scores for AFC and NFC games
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The 2025-26 NFL playoffs are set to begin with the wild card weekend kicking off on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The AFC playoff bracket features the Denver Broncos with a first-round bye, while the New England Patriots will host the Los Angeles Chargers on January 11. The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Buffalo Bills, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will play against the Houston Texans. In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks also have a first-round bye. The Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers, and the Philadelphia Eagles will welcome the San Francisco 49ers. The Carolina Panthers are set to play against the Los Angeles Rams. The divisional round is scheduled for January 17-18, followed by conference championships on January 25. The playoffs will culminate with Super Bowl XL on February 8, 2026.
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