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Let's play myth-busters for the NFL playoffs: 14 teams, 14 things that aren't quite right
The Packers need a WR1? The Broncos can't keep winning tight games? The Pats' run defense and the Seahawks' run offense are problems? We're not so sure.
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The NFL playoffs are here! Our guide to all 14 teams, from favorites to underdogs
The 2025 NFL playoff field is set, and an exciting wild-card round looms. Here's everything to know about the 14 teams vying to win Super Bowl LX.
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Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Final 14-team field and how we got there
We followed the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture and several tight races in Week 18 -- including for the final postseason spots.
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NFL playoff schedule and bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences
The NFL playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. Here is the full schedule and bracket.
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NFL playoff-clinching scenarios: What's at stake in the final week of the regular season?
Two spots remain open in the playoffs, and the AFC's No. 1 seed is up for grabs. Here's everything to know about clinching scenarios for Week 18.
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Let's game-plan for 10 teams that need Week 18 wins: One key to victory for each coaching staff
Ten teams are trying to secure playoff spots, division titles or top seeds, and we found one thing each of them must do in Week 18 to get it done.
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NFL playoff fatal flaws: Weaknesses that could send 16 teams home early -- including two this weekend
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.
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NFL playoff picture: Updated projections, chances to make the postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to Super Bowl LX.
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17 weeks, 255 games and a much clearer NFL playoff picture: Barnwell on what really mattered, week by week
Bill Barnwell picked out what most impacted the NFL playoff hunt across the entire season, from the Lions' dud in Week 1 to the Steelers' struggles Sunday.
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