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 ...

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos walks on the field after the Broncos’ 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron ...

The Chargers officially secured the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs following a Week 18 loss to the Broncos and a Bills victory over the Jets. Finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record, Los ...

Here's what to know about the NFL postseason format.