The NFL playoffs are upon us, and the stage is set for an epic battle among the league's top teams. From surprising upsets to thrilling victories, this year's playoff bracket promises to deliver excitement and unforgettable moments. So, grab your game day snacks and get ready to witness the culmination of an intense football season!
Introducing the NFL Playoff Bracket 2021
In a thrilling turn of events, the Washington Football Team, crowned NFC East champions, will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Meanwhile, the dominant Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers secured their respective conference's lone bye. The Dolphins, Cardinals, and Cowboys, unfortunately, stumbled in Week 17, causing them costly losses. On the other hand, the Bills and Rams proved their mettle by winning games even without their star players on the field.
Starting January 9th, the NFL will unveil its expanded 14-team playoff bracket for the first time in history. To accommodate the additional teams, a slight alteration to the bye structure will result in an equally electrifying number of playoff rounds. Brace yourself for two jam-packed days of wild card weekend, with three intense games on both Saturday and Sunday.
The NFL Playoff Schedule 2021
Wild-Card Round
Saturday, Jan. 9
- Results
- Bills 27, Colts 24
- Rams 30, Seahawks 20
- Buccaneers 31, Washington 23
Sunday, Jan. 10
- Results
- Ravens 20, Titans 13
- Saints 21, Bears 9
- Browns 48, Steelers 37
Divisional Round
Saturday, Jan. 16
- Matchup
- Packers 32, Rams 18
- Bills 17, Ravens 3
Sunday, Jan. 17
- Matchup
- Chiefs 22, Browns 17
- Buccaneers 30, Saints 20
Conference Championships
Sunday, Jan. 24
- Matchup
- Start time: TBD
- TV channel: TBD
- Live stream: TBD
Super Bowl 55
Sunday, Feb. 7
- Matchup
- Start time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: fuboTV
TV Channels and Live Streams for NFL Playoff Games
From the wild-card round to the highly anticipated Super Bowl, you won't miss a moment of the action. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the games, as they will be shown nationally on NBC, CBS, Fox, and ESPN. CBS holds the exclusive broadcast rights for the AFC championship game, while the NFC championship will be aired on Fox. The grand finale, Super Bowl 55, will be hosted by CBS.
In Canada, you can catch all the excitement via live streaming on DAZN, offering a free trial for football enthusiasts.
When Do the NFL Playoffs End in 2021?
Mark your calendars! The NFL playoffs will span approximately one month, commencing with the wild-card round and progressing through the divisional round and conference championships. The exhilarating journey culminates in the highly anticipated Super Bowl on February 7th, hosted in sunny Tampa, Florida.
Traditionally, the Pro Bowl is played during the week between the conference title games and the Super Bowl. However, this year, there will not be a physical Pro Bowl game.
Get ready to witness the triumphs, heartaches, and unforgettable moments as the NFL playoffs embark on their thrilling journey. Stay tuned as your favorite teams battle for a chance at football glory!
