NFL Playoff Bracket 2026: The Road to Super Bowl LX
The stage is set for an epic NFL playoff run, with just six teams remaining in the hunt for the coveted Super Bowl LX trophy. After an exhilarating divisional round on Saturday, the action continues with the conference championship games and the ultimate showdown for the title.
Saturday's Highlights:
- The Denver Broncos kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Broncos' Jarrett Stidham will now lead the team into the AFC Championship, despite a season-ending injury to Bo Nix.
- The Seattle Seahawks dominated the NFC divisional round, crushing the San Francisco 49ers 41-6. They now await their NFC Championship opponent, either the Los Angeles Rams or the Chicago Bears.
The Remaining Schedule:
- AFC Divisional Round (Jan. 18): Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots at 3 p.m. ET. The Texans' defense, known for its stinginess, will face a formidable challenge against the Patriots' top-tier passing offense.
- NFC Divisional Round (Jan. 18): Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Rams' Matthew Stafford and the Bears' Caleb Williams will both look to showcase their late-game heroics in this high-stakes match-up.
- AFC Championship (Jan. 25): The winner of the Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots game will face the Denver Broncos, who will be led by Stidham.
- NFC Championship (Jan. 25): The Seattle Seahawks will take on the winner of the Rams-Bears game.
- Super Bowl LX (Feb. 8): The ultimate showdown will take place at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the winners of the conference championships facing off in Santa Clara.
The Road to the Title:
- The Texans and Patriots have already proven their mettle, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round. The Texans' defense, which allowed the fewest yards per game in the regular season, shone by forcing turnovers from star quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers.
- The Seahawks, led by their dynamic offense, will aim to reach the NFC Championship for the first time since the Tom Brady era. They will face a tough test against either the Rams or the Bears.
With just one more win needed, the remaining teams are on the cusp of making NFL history. The playoff bracket is set, and the stage is lit for an unforgettable journey to Super Bowl LX.
