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NFL, 2026 playoff bracket

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When do the NFL playoffs begin? Start date, postseason format, bracket

Super Bowl 60 is just over a month away.

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NFL playoff format explained: Everything you need to know

Sporting News on MSN · 5h

How many teams make the NFL playoffs? Updated standings for 2026 playoff bracket

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Final week of the NFL's regular season arrives with No. 1 seed still undecided in AFC, NFC

The NFL's regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture, including the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC.

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Week 18 NFL injury report: Updates on Josh Allen, De'Von Achane, T.J. Watt and more

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What is the NFL playoff format? How the NFL playoffs work for the 2025-26 postseason

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NFL playoff picture: Final week of regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC

The Seattle Seahawks (13-3) face the San Francisco 49ers (12-4) on Saturday night with the NFC’s No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage on the line.

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NFL playoff bracket 2026: Updated schedule, TV channels, scores for AFC and NFC games

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What NFL games are on Saturday? How to watch Week 18 double-header

Buccaneers can beat Panthers in Week 18

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SportsGrid on MSN · 17h

Panthers vs. Buccaneers: Playoff Implications Explained

If the Panthers defeat the Buccaneers, they secure the NFC South and a playoff spot. Tampa Bay needs a win and a Falcons loss to New Orleans to advance.

SB Nation on MSN · 2h

Buccaneers vs. Panthers: Predictions and picks for Week 18

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Panthers vs. Buccaneers Final Score Prediction for NFL Week 18 (Who Wins NFC South?)

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Panthers, Buccaneers battle for NFC South title in matchup of teams going in opposite directions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one game away from finishing off an epic collapse and entering an offseason of uncertainty.

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What's at stake for Buccaneers in Week 18 vs. Panthers in NFC South Division clinching clash

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What's at stake for Panthers vs. Buccaneers in NFC South Division's Week 18 showdown

NFL tiebreakers, explained: How playoff standings are determined for 2026 divisional, wild card ties

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Everything to know about the NFL schedule and how it works

With the NFL draft in the rearview, it’s time to turn our attention to actual games. The NFL schedule release is one of the biggest events of the offseason. Even though it comes four months prior to the opening kickoff, fans can begin making plans for ...

Sporting News on MSN

NFL unofficial sacks record, explained: Why Al Baker is the technical record holder over Michael Strahan

Al Baker isn't the most famous of names in NFL circles. Given his penchant for sacks, however, maybe he should be.

Total Pro Sports

NFL Trade Deadline Explained: What It Means, How It Works & Key Rules

The trade deadline is the final moment in the season when NFL clubs may complete trades involving players and draft picks. After the deadline passes, no further trades are allowed until the following league year begins. It serves to freeze rosters as the ...