The NFL playoffs concluded in thrilling fashion as the Chiefs and Eagles punched tickets to Super Bowl 57, taking down the Bengals and 49ers, respectively. The big game comes our way on Sunday, Feb. 12, and the current Super Bowl spread is suggesting that it could be close. Next up, over the offseason, legal online sportsbooks will release odds on the chances for each of the league’s 32 teams to make it to the playoffs. Here’s a look at what you need to know about NFL playoff odds and key info about betting on the postseason.
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2023 NFL playoff results
The 2023 NFL playoffs began on Jan. 14, 2023. Here’s how things shook out during each round.
2023 NFL wild card
- San Francisco 49ers 41, Seattle Seahawks 23: The 49ers covered as nine-point home favorites.
- Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Los Angeles Chargers 30: The Jaguars covered as two-point home underdogs.
- Buffalo Bills 34, Miami Dolphins 31: The Dolphins covered as 14-point road underdogs.
- New York Giants 31, Minnesota Vikings 24: The Giants covered as 2.5-point road underdogs.
- Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 17: The Ravens covered as eight-point road underdogs.
- Dallas Cowboys 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14: The Cowboys covered as 2.5-point road favorites.
2023 NFL divisional round
- Kansas City Chiefs 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 20: The Jaguars covered as 9.5-point road underdogs.
- Philadelphia Eagles 38, New York Giants 7: The Eagles covered as eight-point home favorites.
- Cincinnati Bengals 27, Buffalo Bills 10: The Bengals covered as six-point road underdogs.
- San Francisco 49ers 19, Dallas Cowboys 12: The 49ers covered as 3.5-point home favorites.
2023 NFL conference championships
- Philadelphia Eagles 31, San Francisco 49ers 7: The Eagles covered as three-point home favorites.
- Kansas City Chiefs 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20: The Chiefs covered as two-point home favorites.
Teams that have clinched 2022-23 NFL playoff spots
After a thrilling regular season that was filled with surprises, here’s how the seeds shook out on the AFC side of the bracket:
- 1 — Kansas City Chiefs, 14-3
- 2 — Buffalo Bills, 13-3
- 3 — Cincinnati Bengals, 12-4
- 4 — Jacksonville Jaguars, 9-8
- 5 — Los Angeles Chargers, 10-7
- 6 — Baltimore Ravens, 10-7
- 7 — Miami Dolphins, 9-8
Here’s a look at the NFC qualifiers:
- 1 — Philadelphia Eagles, 14-3
- 2 — San Francisco 49ers, 13-4
- 3 — Minnesota Vikings, 13-4
- 4 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8-9
- 5 — Dallas Cowboys, 12-5
- 6 — New York Giants, 9-7-1
- 7 — Seattle Seahawks, 9-8
Teams eliminated from 2022-23 NFL playoff contention
Offseason plans are now officially underway for 30 of the league’s 32 clubs. For the current state of affairs for the teams that are out of the chase, just click one of the links below.
- Arizona Cardinals
- Atlanta Falcons
- Baltimore Ravens
- Buffalo Bills
- Carolina Panthers
- Chicago Bears
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cleveland Browns
- Dallas Cowboys
- Denver Broncos
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Houston Texans
- Indianapolis Colts
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Los Angeles Rams
- Miami Dolphins
- Minnesota Vikings
- New England Patriots
- New Orleans Saints
- New York Giants
- New York Jets
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- San Francisco 49ers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tennessee Titans
- Washington Commanders
Which teams made the playoffs last year?
The 2021-22 NFL season featured competitive postseason chases in both conferences. Twelve teams booked 10-plus wins — six in each conference — with all clubs in that category qualifying. The final spot in the AFC went down to the last game of the season, while the seventh seed in the NFC came down to tiebreakers.
2021-22 AFC playoff teams
- Tennessee Titans — lost to Bengals in divisional playoffs
- Kansas City Chiefs — lost to Bengals in AFC title game
- Buffalo Bills — lost to Chiefs in divisional playoffs
- Cincinnati Bengals — lost to Rams in Super Bowl
- Las Vegas Raiders — lost to Bengals in wild card round
- New England Patriots — lost to Bills in wild card round
- Pittsburgh Steelers — lost to Chiefs in wild card round
Out of the four division winners, the top three seeds had plenty of backers, but it was the Bengals who wound up advancing to the Super Bowl. The three wild card teams were one and done, with the Patriots and Steelers both suffering double-digit losses.
2021-22 NFC playoff teams
- Green Bay Packers — lost to 49ers in divisional playoffs
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — lost to Rams in divisional playoffs
- Dallas Cowboys — lost to 49ers in wild card round
- Los Angeles Rams — won Super Bowl over Bengals
- Arizona Cardinals — lost to Rams in wild card round
- San Francisco 49ers — lost to Rams in NFC title game
- Philadelphia Eagles — lost to Buccaneers in wild card round
The Packers and Cowboys both disappointed with losses in their opening playoff tilts. The Buccaneers failed to defend their crown, and the 49ers went on an impressive run before falling to the Super Bowl champion Rams.
NFL teams with the most playoff appearances
The NFL can be cyclical, as teams go through ebbs and flows of contention. On an all-time basis, the Packers are the current leaders with 35 playoff appearances, while the Texans are last with six. Here are the totals for all 32 teams and what happened during their last playoff trip:
| Team | Appearances | Last Results |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 11 | 2021 — Lost to Rams in wild card round |
| Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 2017 — Lost to Eagles in divisional round |
| Baltimore Ravens | 13 | 2020 — Lost to Bills in divisional round |
| Buffalo Bills | 21 | 2021 — Lost to Chiefs in divisional round |
| Carolina Panthers | 8 | 2017 — Lost to Saints in wild card round |
| Chicago Bears | 27 | 2020 — Lost to Saints in wild card round |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 15 | 2021 — Lost to Rams in Super Bowl |
| Cleveland Browns | 25 | 2020 — Lost to Chiefs in divisional round |
| Dallas Cowboys | 34 | 2021 — Lost to 49ers in wild card round |
| Denver Broncos | 22 | 2015 — Won Super Bowl over Panthers |
| Detroit Lions | 17 | 2016 — Lost to Seahawks in wild card round |
| Green Bay Packers | 35 | 2021 — Lost to 49ers in divisional round |
| Houston Texans | 6 | 2019 — Lost to Chiefs in divisional round |
| Indianapolis Colts | 29 | 2020 — Lost to Bills in wild card round |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 2017 — Lost to Patriots in AFC title game |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 24 | 2021 — Lost to Bengals in AFC title game |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 23 | 2021 — Lost to Bengals in wild card round |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 19 | 2018 — Lost to Patriots in divisional round |
| Los Angeles Rams | 31 | 2021 — Won Super Bowl over Bengals |
| Miami Dolphins | 23 | 2016 — Lost to Steelers in wild card round |
| Minnesota Vikings | 30 | 2019 — Lost to 49ers in divisional round |
| New England Patriots | 28 | 2021 — Lost to Bills in wild card round |
| New York Giants | 32 | 2016 — Lost to Packers in wild card round |
| New York Jets | 14 | 2010 — Lost to Steelers in AFC title game |
| New Orleans Saints | 14 | 2020 — Lost to Buccaneers in divisional round |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 28 | 2021 — Lost to Buccaneers in wild card round |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 33 | 2021 — Lost to Chiefs in wild card round |
| San Francisco 49ers | 27 | 2021 — Lost to Rams in NFC title game |
| Seattle Seahawks | 19 | 2020 — Lost to Rams in wild card round |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12 | 2021 — Lost to Rams in divisional round |
| Tennessee Titans | 25 | 2021 — Lost to Bengals in divisional round |
| Washington Commanders | 25 | 2020 — Lost to Buccaneers in wild card round |
How to bet on NFL playoff futures
Over the lengthy offseason, there’s often plenty of debate about which teams will qualify for the NFL playoffs next year. Online sportsbooks give bettors a chance to make their picks starting when they release the odds for each team’s chances.
To make the playoffs: Dallas Cowboys
- Yes -250
- No +195
For the above example, the -250 odds for “yes” indicate that the sportsbook expects Dallas to make it to the postseason, as do the +195 odds for “no.”
However, the preseason odds won’t always be right on the money. There’s regular turnover in NFL playoff participants from season to season. What the odds do provide, though, is a realistic set of expectations for all 32 teams.
For some clubs, the postseason odds will hover around -110 for both choices, similar to a spread or total bet. The span between the numbers can be much wider for other teams, just like what you find in some moneyline bets.
As a season-long wager, the bet requires a long-term perspective, as your funds will remain tied up until there’s an outcome. Beyond the chance to win some money if you make the right call, NFL playoff futures can give you something else to root for as the season progresses.
NFL postseason format
Beginning with the 2020 season, the NFL expanded the playoff field from 12 to 14 teams. It was the first such expansion since 1990 and included several notable changes. Here’s how the format works:
- The four division winners (East, North, South and West) from the AFC and NFC automatically qualify, for a total of eight teams.
- The remaining six spots go to wild card teams — three from each conference.
- Tiebreakers will determine qualifiers and seeds as necessary.
- The postseason tournament is single elimination. Winners advance and losers go home.
- Teams are seeded one through seven in both conferences, with the top seed receiving a first-round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
- The playoffs begin with wild card weekend. There are six games in total, three each on the AFC and NFC sides, with winners advancing.
- Next is the divisional playoffs — four games, two on each side of the bracket, with winners advancing.
- The final four teams square off in the AFC and NFC title games. The winners advance to play in the Super Bowl.
NFL playoff FAQs
In what season did the NFL expand the playoffs to 14 teams?
The NFL changed its postseason format to 14 teams in 2020. The playoff field was previously at 12 teams, which started with the 1990 NFL season.
When do the NFL playoffs begin this year?
Playoffs for the 2022-23 NFL season are scheduled to begin with the wild card round on Saturday, Jan. 14. This year’s Super Bowl is set for Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
What is the lowest-seeded playoff team to win a Super Bowl?
The 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers and 2010 Green Bay Packers share the distinction. Both clubs were six seeds that ran the table to win the Super Bowl.