NFL, AFC Championship Game
Digest more
The NFL playoffs are in the conference championship round. Here's a look at the updated NFL playoff bracket.
We had a relatively light slate of games on Sunday in Week 17 due to the Christmas Day matchups and a pair of Saturday games, but plenty was still at stake. A number of teams were
Here's what to know about the NFL postseason format.
The four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record. The three remaining teams in each conference with the best record qualify for the postseason as wild-card teams and are seeded No. 5 through No. 7.
The Cleveland Browns scored an upset over the Cincinnati Bengals and dropped to the No. 6 pick, and the Commanders ended up at No. 7 due to their win over the Eagles. The rest of the top 10 is made up of the Saints, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Bengals, thanks to Sunday's various results.
The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott as head coach on Jan. 19, adding to the openings across the NFL. Follow for the latest coaching news today.