The NFL playoffs are single elimination. The four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record. The three remaining teams in each conference with the best record qualify for the postseason as wild-card teams and are seeded No. 5 through No. 7.

The Cleveland Browns scored an upset over the Cincinnati Bengals and dropped to the No. 6 pick, and the Commanders ended up at No. 7 due to their win over the Eagles. The rest of the top 10 is made up of the Saints, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Bengals, thanks to Sunday's various results.

The overtime rules change from the regular season in the NFL playoffs. Here's everything you need to know about overtime in the postseason.

Check out The Arizona Republic's NFL playoff picks and NFL playoff predictions for each game on the NFL playoff schedule on Sunday, Jan. 25. Will the favored New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game, or will we see an upset?

Las Vegas converted a pair of fourth-down tries on its latest drive, which ended with this touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Tyler Lockett, who tapped the toes in the back of the end zone to come away with the score. The loser of this game will likely land the No. 1 overall pick on the draft.

Week 17 is in the books for the NFL, and while some teams helped their playoff hopes, two divisions will come down to the final game in Week 18 after key losses.

The NFC portion of the NFL Divisional Round began in Seattle on Saturday evening as the No. 1 seed Seahawks locked horns with NFC West rival, the San

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