NFL Playoff Bracket 2027

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Projected 2027 NFL playoff bracket based on today’s standings: 7 teams per conference, only the No. 1 seed in each conference gets a bye, and the Wild Card pairs seeds 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5. The bracket becomes official when the regular season ends.

NFL Playoff Bracket: Wild Card to Super Bowl

Projected bracket, based on the standings today. Seeds and matchups change with every result.
AFC Wild CardJan 16–18, 2027
7NEPatriots
2BALRavens
Projected
6CLEBrowns
3JAXJaguars
Projected
5LVRaiders
4BUFBills
Projected
AFC DivisionalJan 23–24, 2027
Lowest seed leftLowest seed left
1KCChiefs
TBD
Wild Card winnerWild Card winner
Wild Card winnerWild Card winner
TBD
AFC Conf. Champ.Jan 31, 2027
Divisional winnerDivisional winner
Divisional winnerDivisional winner
TBD
Super Bowl LXIFeb 14, 2027
AFC championAFC champion
NFC championNFC champion
TBD
NFC Conf. Champ.Jan 31, 2027
Divisional winnerDivisional winner
Divisional winnerDivisional winner
TBD
NFC DivisionalJan 23–24, 2027
Lowest seed leftLowest seed left
1SF49ers
TBD
Wild Card winnerWild Card winner
Wild Card winnerWild Card winner
TBD
NFC Wild CardJan 16–18, 2027
7ATLFalcons
2MINVikings
Projected
6SEASeahawks
3NYGGiants
Projected
5CHIBears
4CARPanthers
Projected

How the NFL Playoff Bracket Is Built

Seeds 1-7

Four division winners, then three wild cards, ranked by record and tiebreakers in each conference.

Round one

2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5. Only the No. 1 seed in each conference gets a bye; the higher seed hosts.

Reseeding

In the Divisional Round the No. 1 seed meets the lowest remaining seed, so the right side of the bracket is redrawn after every upset.

Neutral final

Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, Feb 14, 2027.

The NFL playoff bracket above is projected from today’s standings and becomes the official bracket the night the regular season ends. For dates and kickoff times see the playoff schedule; to see who is still fighting for these spots, open the playoff picture, or pick your own bracket.

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NFL playoff bracket FAQ

Is the NFL playoff bracket set?

Not yet. The bracket above is projected from today’s standings and becomes official on Jan 10, 2027.

How does the NFL playoff bracket work?

Seven seeds per conference. In the Wild Card Round the pairings are 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5 while the No. 1 seed rests. Winners are reseeded for the Divisional Round.

Does the NFL reseed after the Wild Card?

Yes. The No. 1 seed always plays the lowest remaining seed and the other two winners meet, so the bracket is not fixed after round one.

Who gets home-field advantage in the bracket?

The higher seed hosts every game until Super Bowl LXI, which is at a neutral site (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California).

Who has the bye in the AFC?

The Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) as the AFC No. 1 seed, if the season ended today.

Who has the bye in the NFC?

The San Francisco 49ers (4-0) as the NFC No. 1 seed, if the season ended today.

Can I fill in my own bracket?

Yes. The playoff predictor lets you pick every winner with the same reseeding rules and share the result as a link.