The 2024 NFL playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, January 14, 2024, with the Wild Card round. The top four teams in each conference will receive a bye in the first round, and the remaining eight teams will compete for the remaining four playoff spots.
AFC
The AFC playoffs are led by the Detroit Lions, who finished the regular season with a 12-0-5 record. The Lions are followed by the Green Bay Packers (9-0-8), San Francisco 49ers (12-5), and Dallas Cowboys (12-5).
The Houston Texans (10-7) and Cleveland Browns (11-6) earned the final two AFC playoff spots as wild-card teams.
NFC
The NFC playoffs are led by the San Francisco 49ers, who finished the regular season with a 12-5 record. The 49ers are followed by the Dallas Cowboys (12-5), Philadelphia Eagles (11-6), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8).
The Kansas City Chiefs (10-6) and Buffalo Bills (11-6) earned the final two NFC playoff spots as wild-card teams.
Schedule
Wild Card Weekend
- Saturday, January 14, 2024
- Detroit Lions (1) vs. Houston Texans (7)
- San Francisco 49ers (2) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (6)
- Sunday, January 15, 2024
- Kansas City Chiefs (3) vs. Cleveland Browns (6)
- Dallas Cowboys (4) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5)
Divisional Round
- Saturday, January 21, 2024
- Detroit Lions (1) vs. San Francisco 49ers (2)
- Kansas City Chiefs (3) vs. Dallas Cowboys (4)
Conference Championships
- Sunday, January 29, 2024
- Detroit Lions (1) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (3)
Super Bowl LVII
- Sunday, February 11, 2024
- Detroit Lions (1) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (3)
Notes
- The Detroit Lions are the defending Super Bowl champions.
- The Kansas City Chiefs have made four Super Bowl appearances in the past five years.
- The Super Bowl will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are the top seed in the AFC and are the favorites to win the Super Bowl. The Lions have a high-powered offense led by quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions also have a strong defense led by linebacker Deandre Swift.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are the third seed in the AFC and are always a dangerous team. The Chiefs have a dynamic offense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The Chiefs also have a talented defense led by linebacker Nick Bolton.
Super Bowl LVII
The Super Bowl is set to be a rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl, which the Lions won 38-35. The Lions are looking to defend their title, while the Chiefs are looking to win their third Super Bowl in five years.
The 2024 NFL playoffs are set to begin on January 14, 2024, with the Wild Card Round. The top two teams in each conference receive a bye in the first round, while the remaining six teams will compete for the remaining four spots.
AFC
The AFC is led by the Detroit Lions, who finished the regular season with a 12-0-5 record. The Lions are followed by the Green Bay Packers (9-0-8), San Francisco 49ers (12-5), and Dallas Cowboys (12-5). The Kansas City Chiefs (10-6) and Buffalo Bills (11-6) will compete for the final two spots in the playoffs.
NFC
The NFC is led by the San Francisco 49ers, who finished the regular season with a 12-5 record. The 49ers are followed by the Dallas Cowboys (12-5), Philadelphia Eagles (11-6), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8). The Houston Texans (10-7) and Cleveland Browns (11-6) will compete for the final two spots in the playoffs.
Wild Card Weekend
The Wild Card Weekend will feature four games on Saturday, January 14, and four more games on Sunday, January 15. The top two seeds in each conference will host the winners of the two games between the wild-card teams.
Divisional Round
The Divisional Round will feature four games on Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22. The winners of the Wild Card games will face the top two seeds in each conference.
Conference Championships
The Conference Championships will feature two games on Sunday, January 29. The winners of the Divisional Round games will face each other to determine the conference champions.
Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl LVII will be played on Sunday, February 11, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The AFC and NFC champions will face each other to determine the NFL champion.
Notes
- The Detroit Lions are making their first playoff appearance since 2016.
- The Kansas City Chiefs are making their fourth consecutive playoff appearance.
- The San Francisco 49ers are making their sixth playoff appearance in the past seven years.
Predictions
It is difficult to predict who will win the Super Bowl, but the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs are the two favorites. The Lions have a strong offense led by quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Chiefs have a high-powered offense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
The other two teams in the AFC Championship Game, the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, are also capable of winning the Super Bowl. The Packers have a strong defense led by cornerback Jaire Alexander and linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. The Bills have a strong offense led by quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
The NFC Championship Game is expected to be a close matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers have a strong defense led by linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa. The Cowboys have a strong offense led by quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.
