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Sportsnaut on MSN.com · 2d

Predicting NFL playoff teams and Super Bowl 2026 winner

Now that the bulk of the NFL offseason is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a new look at some NFL playoff predictions for 2025. We have our typical Super Bowl favorites and long shots, but there are also a few surprises thrown in to impact a competitive playoff picture.
CBS Sports · 24d

NFL could change the playoff format for 2025: Here are the three options the league seems to be considering

During the NFL's annual league meeting last week, the Detroit Lions made a proposal to change the league's playoff format. The interesting thing about the proposal is that it didn't get voted down. Although the NFL's 32 owners didn't approve the change,
Icon for www.sportingnews.comSporting News · Sep 7, 2023

NFL predictions 2023: Final standings, playoff projections, Super Bowl 58 pick

The 2023 NFL season figures to be another wild-ride ... about the league is its unpredictability. There are more teams with solutions at quarterback. Upstart teams are starting to figure things ...
CBS Sports · 23d

Three playoff formats the NFL could be considering for 2025, plus Eagles seven-round mock draft

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! We're inching closer and closer to the start of the NFL Draft, and if you're planning to attend the event, you might wan
Icon for www.sportskeeda.comSportskeeda · Sep 5, 2023

NFL Playoffs 2023

The NFL playoffs not only bring out a different emotion amongst fans, but they also ensure that the teams bring their A-game every week. The ultimate glory is the road to the Lombardi trophy ...
Icon for www.yardbarker.comYardbarker · Dec 18, 2023

The 25 worst NFL teams who still made it to the postseason

Chicago, which did sport a top-10 DVOA defense, beat three shaky teams down the stretch to make the playoffs. But the NFL's 26th-ranked offense compiled 140 pre-garbage-time yards in a one-sided ...
Icon for www.nfl.comNFL · Dec 18, 2024

NFL Tiebreaking Procedures | NFL.com

1. Clubs not participating in the playoffs shall select in the first through 18th positions in reverse-standings order. 2. Clubs participating in the playoffs shall select according to the ...
Icon for www.nfl.comNFL · Sep 6, 2023

Which 2022 playoff teams won't return in 2023? | 'NFL GameDay: Season Preview'

NFL Network's Steve Mariucci, Kimmi Chex, Cynthia Frelund, Kurt Warner and Rich Eisen predict which 2022 playoff teams won't return to the postseason in 2023. NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr.
Icon for www.si.comSports Illustrated · 9d

Two NFL Playoff Teams to Face Off in 2025 Hall of Fame Game

2025 It will mark the first time since 2000 that the NFL has held a preseason game in July. Twenty-five years later, fans will once again be treated to July football. The teams last met in ...
Icon for www.jsonline.comMilwaukee Journal Sentinel · Apr 1, 2025

NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding

PALM BEACH, Fla. - New kickoff rules that went into effect on a trial basis last season are now permanent, but NFL owners tabled the Detroit Lions' proposal to overhaul the seeding of playoff teams. Rich McKay, the Atlanta Falcons CEO and co-chairman of ...
Icon for ftw.usatoday.comUSA Today · 29d

Here’s the 1 key new Hard Knocks rule that should (theoretically) allow for more NFL teams

The one key change that will allow us a conceivable inside look at some of the NFL's finest teams? Squads who have recently made the playoffs (in the last two years) are now eligible to be put on ...
Sports Illustrated on MSN.com · 2d

Dallas Cowboys slighted in shocking NFC playoff prediction

Considering Atlanta, Minnesota, and even Seattle have questions at quarterback, this feels a little off base. The Cowboys struggled in 2024, but they were without Dak Prescott for most of the season. They also had stretches without Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, and Trevon Diggs.
Icon for www.foxsports.comFox Sports · Apr 1, 2025

2025 NFL rule changes: Tweaks made to regular-season OT, kickoffs, replay assist

Playoff teams will also be allowed to designate two ... Games can be flexed to Thursday nights on shorter notice While the NFL announced several rule changes on Tuesday, there are other rule ...
Icon for www.sportskeeda.comSportskeeda · Dec 13, 2023

NFL Playoffs 2019

The NFL playoffs not only bring out a different emotion amongst fans, but they also ensure that the teams bring their A-game every week. The ultimate glory is the road to the Lombardi trophy ...
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · Jan 8, 2025

College football rankings: Bleacher Report reveals early top 25 for 2025

As of now, next season's playoff will be under the same ... be motivated as one of the SEC's most-talented teams in 2025. Jalen Milroe to the NFL means Alabama will choose between Ty Simpson ...
Icon for sports.yahoo.comYahoo! Sports · 2d

Predicting NFL playoff teams and Super Bowl 2026 winner

it’s time to take a new look at some NFL playoff predictions for 2025. We have our typical Super Bowl favorites and long shots, but there are also a few surprises thrown in to impact a ...
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · Apr 1, 2025

NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding

New kickoff rules that went into effect on a trial basis last season are now permanent, but NFL owners tabled the Detroit Lions' proposal to overhaul the seeding of playoff teams. Rich McKay ...