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Each of the 4 division winners in each conference make the playoffs. Then 2 wild card teams are given spots in each conference. Making 12 teams in total, 6 from the AFC and 6 from the NFC.
The best record of the division winners is given the #1 seed in each conference. The second best division winner in each conference is given the #2 seed. These teams all get first round byes.
The 3rd division winner plays the worst wild card team (#6) in the first round and the 4th division winner plays the best wild card team (#5).
Home field is determined by the higher seed. After the first round of games the teams are matched up according to seeds. The #1 seed will play the lowest winning seed from the first round. The #2 seed will play the other winner.
The winner of the AFC plays the winner of the NFC in the Super Bowl.
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LaoEach of the 4 division winners in each conference make the playoffs. Then 2 wild card teams are given spots in each conference. Making 12 teams in total, 6 from the AFC and 6 from the NFC.
The best record of the division winners is given the #1 seed in each conference. The second best division winner in each conference is given the #2 seed. These teams all get first round byes.
The 3rd division winner plays the worst wild card team (#6) in the first round and the 4th division winner plays the best wild card team (#5).
Home field is determined by the higher seed. After the first round of games the teams are matched up according to seeds. The #1 seed will play the lowest winning seed from the first round. The #2 seed will play the other winner.
The winner of the AFC plays the winner of the NFC in the Super Bowl.
For all tie breaking info visit NFL.com. There are a series of tie breakers that apply to different situations.
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Which nfl teams have never been to the playoffs?
With the Houston Texans making the playoffs this year every team will have been to the playoffs.
How many 8-8 teams NFL playoffs?
Most teams get to make the playoffs at 8&8 if that is your question?
If Baltimore wins in the NFL playoffs who will they play next?
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Does a NFL team enter the playoffs when it earns a wildcard?
Yes.
When did the NFL cardinals play in the playoffs?
The Cardinals have made the playoffs in 6 seasons: 1947, 1948, 1974, 1975, 1982, 1998 They won the NFL championship in 1947 and were the champs in 1925, prior to the NFL instituting a playoff for the championship (the NFL began playoffs in 1933).
