Updated NFL playoff scenarios
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The divisional round of the NFL playoffs will be played on Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18. Yes, the NFL reseeds in the playoffs. That means the Broncos and Seahawks will face the lowest-seeded teams left in their respective conferences following the opening round.
The four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record. The three remaining teams in each conference with the best record qualify for the postseason as wild-card teams and are seeded No. 5 through No. 7.
The Seattle Seahawks secured the top seed in the division, which allowed them to watch wild-card weekend from home. They’ll now get to host the San Francisco 49ers next weekend in the divisional round, a rematch of their thrilling Week 18 battle that clinched the NFC West. The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams in the other NFC game.
The article also provides the full NFL Wild Card weekend schedule and the current 2026 NFL Draft order. The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field during Wild Card weekend as the 2025 NFL season continues tonight on Prime.