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there are 12 spots in total

8 are for the division winners

4 are for the wild card spots

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How many wild card teams enter NFL playoffs?

Four - two from each conference.


What is wild card in NFL?

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Who cant make the playoffs in the NFL?

This is best answered in opposition to your question i.e. How do teams qualify for the playoffs? The 8 division winners and 2 wild card teams from each conference. Wild card teams are determined by the best overall winning percentage from the remaining (non division winning) teams.


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Can a wild card team host an NFL playoff game?

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