2025 NFL Playoff schedule: Updated matchups, results, AFC, NFC brackets

The 2025 NFL playoffs are here, with the journey to New Orleans beginning on Saturday, Jan. 11. Teams are competing for the Lombardi Trophy and will need three or four wins in order to acquire football’s biggest prize.

First up was Wild Card Weekend, with Houston hosting Los Angeles to kick things off. Six total games were scheduled through Monday night when the Rams and Vikings capped off the festivities. The Divisional round followed, with championship weekend coming last. Of course, it all culminates with Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

Let’s take a look at the remaining AFC and NFC brackets below.

Super Bowl LIX

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl LIX is set as the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs. This will be a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, and the Chiefs came away of the 38-35 victory. The Eagles are looking to win their first title since 2017. The Chiefs are looking to win their third straight Super Bowl.

Conference Championships

NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 55, Washington Commanders 23

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders and will play in the second Super Bowl in three seasons. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 118 and three touchdowns, and quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 246 yards and one score. Eagles linebacker Oren Burks led the defense with nine tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 32, Buffalo Bills 29

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Patrick Mahomes threw for 245 yards and one touchdown, and Xavier Worthy caught six passes for 85 yards and one score. The Chiefs will look to be the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls.

Divisional Round

AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 23, Houston Texans 14

Patrick Mahomes has made the AFC Championship game every year since taking over as the starter, and that streak continues. The Texans defense stood up in the first half to keep the game close, but Kansas City’s defense turned in a stout, 8-sack performance of their own. Some history for Travis Kelce didn’t hurt the effort. The Chiefs await either the Bills or Ravens for the AFC Championship.

NFC: Washington Commanders 45, Detroit Lions 31

After a bona fide shootout in the first half, the first big upset of the NFL playoffs is in the books. The Washington Commanders, fueled by a strong performance from Jayden Daniels, knocked off the No. 1-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31 to advance to the NFC Championship for the first time since 1995. Daniels had a huge day, completing 22 of 31 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns to lead the charge.

NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 28, Los Angles Rams 22

The Eagles never trailed Sunday on their way to an 28-22 victory against the Rams to punch their ticket to the NFC Championship. Running back Saquon Barkley put the team on his back to finish with 205 yards rushing and two touchdowns as Philadelphia is back in the conference title game after winning the NFC title in 2022.

AFC: Buffalo Bills 27, Baltimore Ravens 25

The Buffalo Bills escaped the Baltimore Ravens at the last second on Sunday evening after Mark Andrews failed to secure a two-point conversion at the final second. That gave the Bills a 27-25 victory as quarterback Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns in the victory.

Wild Card Round

AFC: Houston Texans 32, Los Angeles Chargers 12

Game No. 1 of the NFL playoff went in favor of the Houston Texans. Forcing turnovers was the storyline of this game, as Houston intercepted Justin Herbert four times, including a pick-six. After some out there thought Los Angeles would pull off a road win, it’s the Texans advancing in the playoffs once again.

AFC: Baltimore Ravens 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 14

In the lone divisional matchup of the Wild Card round, Baltimore and Pittsburgh entered the contest at one apiece this season. The Ravens will leave with the advantage, taking down their AFC North rival by two touchdowns. Everyone knows the job is not quite done for Baltimore, wanting to play and win three more games.

AFC: Buffalo Bills 31, Denver Broncos 7

For the fifth consecutive season, the Bills will be playing in the AFC Divisional Round. Buffalo picked up a dominant victory over Denver, scoring 31 unanswered points after the Broncos jumped out to a 7-0 lead. The Bills have Super Bowl aspirations and their route there calls for another home playoff game — this time against the Ravens.

NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 22, Green Bay Packers 10

The Eagles are headed to the NFC Divisional Round after picking up a convincing win over the Packers. While Philadelphia’s offense struggled, the defense stifled the Packers’ offense throughout the game. The Eagles forced three Packers turnovers, intercepting quarterback Jordan Love three times.

NFC: Washington Commanders 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20

The Commanders’ 2024 season continues as they defeated the Buccaneers and advance to the NFC Divisional Round. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes, and Zane Gonzelez kicked a field goal at the buzzer to secure the win.

NFC: Los Angeles Rams 27, Minnesota Vikings 9

The Rams had a tough week with the wildfires in Los Angeles, forcing the NFL to relocate the game to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Los Angeles showed its resilience, dominating the 14-3 Vikings at every turn. The Rams sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times and now turn their attention to the Eagles next weekend.