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NFL Playoffs: These teams have either clinched or been eliminated from contention so far originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Kansas City Chiefs will officially take their bid for a third title to the postseason.
The two-time defending Super Bowl champions on Friday became the first NFL team in the 2024 season to clinch a playoff berth, and they did so with another thrilling victory.
With Kansas City clinging to a two-point lead late, quarterback Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders offense drove from their own 8-yard line to within range for a potential game-winning field goal in the path But, on 3rd-and-3 with 15 seconds left, the Raiders fumbled at the snap and the Chiefs recovered the fumble to seal the game.
The Chiefs (11-1) have won nine games by seven points or less. And their latest thriller clinched the franchise’s 10th consecutive postseason berth, one behind the New England Patriots‘All-time playoff streak record (2009-19).
From now until the end of the regular season, several other teams will book trips to the postseason for a chance to compete for the Lombardi Trophy. As the playoff field begins to take shape, here’s what you need to know:
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
A total of 14 teams (seven from each conference) make the NFL playoffs.
How many NFL wild card teams are there?
Each conference’s playoff field consists of four division winners and three wild-card teams.
Which teams are in the NFL playoffs so far?
These are the teams from each conference that have qualified for the playoffs so far:
FCA
NFC
Which teams have been eliminated from NFL playoff contention?
These are the teams from each conference that have been eliminated from playoff contention so far:
FCA
NFC
How many teams get a bye in the NFL playoffs?
Only the first place finisher in each conference gets a pass to the Divisional Round.
How do the NFL playoffs work?
Teams are ranked 1-7 in each conference, with the four division winners ranked based on regular season record, followed by the three wild card teams ranked based on regular season record.
The matchups in the first round of the playoffs are No. 2 against No. 7, No. 3 against No. 6 and No. 4 against No. 5.
Are the NFL playoffs renewed?
Yes, the NFL is qualifying for the playoffs again. That means the first-place team in each conference will draw the lowest-seeded team to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs.
When does the 2024 NFL regular season end?
The regular season will conclude with Week 18 action on Sunday, January 5.
When do the NFL playoffs start?
The postseason will then begin with Super Wild Card weekend from Saturday, January 11 to Monday, January 13.
What is the NFL playoff schedule?
The Divisional Round will take place from Saturday, January 18 to Sunday, January 19, setting up the AFC and NFC Championship Games on Sunday, January 26.
When is the 2025 Super Bowl?
The AFC and NFC champions will meet in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9.
Where will the 2025 Super Bowl be played?
Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, in the Big Easy will host the Big Game.