Playoff Seeding Format

College Football Playoff prediction: Why No. 6 seed Penn State can win first national title since 1986 season

The Nittany Lions have the tools to emerge from first-ever 12-team CFP as national champions

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

NFL playoff bracket explained: How postseason seeding, matchups are decided in race to 2025 Super Bowl

Everything you need to know about the NFL's playoff structure

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

NFL playoff field set after Lions rout Vikings to earn NFC's top seed; Patriots fire Jerod Mayo

Detroit trounced Minnesota to win the NFC North and claim the postseason bye

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 6

The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving

The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winners

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving

The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winners. The injustice of the NFL’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Scar tissue made Lions tougher on march to NFC's No. 1 seed

Winning 15 games and earning the NFC's top seed is more evidence of Detroit's identity-changing rise to one of the NFL's best franchises. Is a Super Bowl next?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs

Detroit earn the NFC top seed, while Tampa Bay and Denver secure the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the regular season.

BBC News - Jan. 6

NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?

A narrative surrounding each playoff team

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South

A look at the playoff standings with one more game in the regular season to go

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye if the Lions and Vikings tie in Week 18?

It's unlikely, but what if?

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Updated NFL playoff picture: Live tracking Vikings vs. Lions for the NFC's No. 1 seed

We are following the 2024 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN - Jan. 5

With No. 1 seed at stake, Lions ride Gibbs to glory and Vikings come up small

Jahmyr Gibbs scored four touchdowns as Detroit seized the top seed in the NFC, while Minnesota failed to reach the end zone and settled for the wild card.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - Jan. 6

NFL roundup: Lions rout Vikings for NFC’s top seed as Titans land No 1 pick

Lions crush Vikings 31-9 to secure NFC’s No 1 seed Packers lose Love and Watson in 24-22 loss to Bears Titans earn No 1 pick with 23-14 defeat to Houston Patriots fire Mayo after finishing 4-13 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Commanders pull Jayden Daniels in second half vs. Cowboys with NFC playoff seeding still on the line

Washington trailed 9-3 ahead of their first drive of the second half, so they are saving Daniels for the playoffs

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Week 18 live scores: Broncos in driver's seat for last playoff spot

Denver has been in control for the entire game as Kansas City rests its starters before the playoffs. A win clinches a berth, eliminating Miami and Cincinnati.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Packers lose Jordan Love, Christian Watson to injury, fall to Bears on walk-off FG and lock into NFC's No. 7 seed

Watson and Love both suffered injuries against the Bears as Green Bay sought to improve its playoff seeding.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Week 18 NFL playoff picture: Ranking games with most important playoff implications after Vikings-Lions

Ranking the Week 18 games that matter in terms of importance

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight

Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Ravens lock up AFC North, No. 3 seed with win over Browns

The loss guarantees that Cleveland will have a top-three pick in the draft.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Jeremiyah Love is expected to be ready for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expects running back Jeremiyah Love to play in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal game and the Fighting Irish ground game to be at full strength against ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Prisco's NFL Week 18 picks: Buccaneers roll to clinch division title, Lions edge Vikings for top seed

Pete Prisco reveals all his Week 18 picks, including Broncos beating resting Chiefs

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Is It Time for the N.F.L. to Rethink Its Playoff Format?

On Sunday, the Lions and Vikings face off to determine the N.F.C. No. 1 seed. The loser plays the first round on the road.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Swiatek and Boulter showcase new lease of life for mixed doubles format

United Cup attracted a healthy field of top players and this dynamic and intense event appears to be thriving. Towards the end of the frantic, tension-filled mixed doubles tussle between Poland and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4