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NFL playoff bracket explained, potential conference title games for AFC, NFC

The NFL playoffs are heating up, with the second round of the postseason set for this weekend (Jan. 17-18).

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NFL Playoff overtime rules, explained: What happens when games can't end in a tie?

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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ potential career-ending pass goes wrong

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Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Makes History Against Texans in NFL Playoffs

Aaron Rodgers added another milestone to his Hall of Fame résumé Monday night in a Steelers uniform.

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Rankings Aaron Rodgers’ 3 best options in 2026 if he doesn’t retire

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Texans extend Steelers’ playoff losing streak in possible farewell for Aaron Rodgers

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Aaron Rodgers Swears and Walks Out of Postgame Press Conference Following NFL Playoff Loss

“What did you learn from being with Mike first season about him?” one reporter asked.

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Aaron Rodgers ends potential final NFL season with 51-yard pick-6 on MNF

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Aaron Rodgers Playing for $600,000 in NFL Wild Card Game

NFL concussion protocol explained

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Christian Gonzalez injury: NFL concussion protocol explained

The protocol itself kicks into action when a player is either displaying or self-reporting signs of head injury. Once that happens, the team’s medical staff as well as the league’s unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants — three are assigned to each game — take further steps.

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Concussion protocol for Gonzalez could prove devastating for Patriots

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Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez in concussion protocol

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How NFL concussion protocol works, and what it means for Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez

The New England Patriots’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs came at a cost.

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Patriots Announce Christian Gonzalez Update Amid NFL Playoffs

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Patriots Release Veteran Following Playoff Win Over Chargers

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Which NFL teams are still in the NFL playoffs? Divisional bracket, explained

In the AFC, the 2-seed New England Patriots handily defeated the Chargers, while the 5-seed Houston Texans dominated the Steelers in the final Wild Card of the season. Rounding out that half of the Divisional round are the 6-seed Buffalo Bills, who upset the Jacksonville Jaguars in a thriller to advance.

Does the NFL Reseed After Each Round? Playoff Format Explained

The NFL reseeds teams after the wild-card round. This means that in the following divisional round, the No. 1 seed will always host the lowest remaining seed.

2026 NFL playoffs and Super Bowl overtime rules explained

The NFL changed overtime rules in the regular season to make the rules more like the playoffs, but postseason overtime still has some important differences, including 15-minute periods and no ties.

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Did Aaron Rodgers just finish his NFL career with pick 6? He explained how he'll make retirement decision after Steelers' blowout loss

A darkness retreat may not determine whether it's time for Rodgers to hang up his cleats. But a clear mind, rather than a playoff loss-tinted one, will assist. "Just get away," Rodgers said, "and then have the right conversations.

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

Here is more on the NFL tiebreaker process for the 2026 playoffs. The NFL has a deep set of tiebreakers for divisions that can arise from ties between two and three or more teams. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.

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Are There Friday Night NFL Games Tonight? Wild Card Schedule Explained

No, the 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend doesn't include Friday night games. Here’s the full updated schedule, times, TV info.

NFL Playoffs’ overtime rules, explained for 2026 postseason

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Mike Tomlin contract, explained: How Steelers owning former coach's rights could lead to future trade

Since Tomlin was under contract through the 2026 season and was not fired, that means the Steelers retain his coaching rights. If another team were to want to hire Tomlin as their new head coach before the end of the 2027 season, the new team would have to trade for him from Pittsburgh.

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Do NFL Coaches Get Paid After Being Fired? Contract Explained

NFL coaches often continue getting paid after being fired. Here’s how contracts, guarantees, and buyouts work in the NFL.

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2026 NFL playoff bracket picks: Model reveals score predictions, best bets, player props for divisional round

SportsLine's model has analyzed the NFL playoff bracket and locked in its score predictions, best bets, and prop picks for the NFL Divisional Round