The NFL playoffs begin – these are our tips until the Super Bowl

Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens), Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Amon-Ra St.Brown (Detroit Lions) and Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) are all competing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Image: Imago/Midjourney

The Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers open the NFL playoffs on Saturday evening (10:30 p.m.). Will the Kansas City Chiefs achieve their third Super Bowl victory in the series or will there be a new champion?

This is how the playoffs work

The NFL is divided into two conferences, each with seven teams qualified for the playoffs. The best team in the conference qualifies directly for the second round. This year the Kansas City Chiefs are in the AFC and the Detroit Lions are in the NFC. The remaining twelve teams play in the so-called wild card round for a place in the next round.

This is what the playoff picture looks like.

The lowest seeded remaining teams then travel to the Chiefs and Lions, while the second and third best teams from the regular season who qualified for the Divisional Round meet.

The Super Bowl will take place on the night of February 10, 2025 in New Orleans. Kickoff will be at approximately 12:30 a.m. Swiss time.

This weekend’s program

AFC
Saturday, 10:30 p.m.: Houston Texans (4th) – Los Angeles Chargers (5th)
Sunday, 2 a.m.: Baltimore Ravens (3rd) – Pittsburgh Steelers (6th)
Sunday, 7 p.m.: Buffalo Bills (2nd) – Denver Broncos (7th)

NFC
Sunday, 10:30 p.m.: Philadelphia Eagles (2nd) – Green Bay Packers (7th)
Monday, 2 a.m.: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3rd) – Washington Commanders (6th)
Tuesday, 2 a.m.: Los Angeles Rams (4th) – Minnesota Vikings (5th).

Who will advance to the Super Bowl from the AFC?

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Timo: The Buffalo Bills are making it to the Super Bowl for the fifth time. Between 1990 and 1993 they were in the final four times in the series and always left the field as losers. With Josh Allen in top form, Buffalo finally makes it back to the finals.

Niklas: With Derrick Henry behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, Baltimore finally has a super running back who will also cause problems for the Bills and Chiefs. The defense has also gotten better recently.

Who will advance to the Super Bowl from the NFC?

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Timo: The Minnesota Vikings have also been in four Super Bowls so far and have never been able to win. Qualifying for the playoffs is already a sensation. Coach Kevin O’Connell surprisingly coaches the Minnesota Vikings in the final.

Niklas: The running game is back in the NFL. That’s why Philadelphia is making it to the Super Bowl thanks to Saquon Barkley, two super receivers and an excellent defense. The Eagles also benefit from Detroit’s many injuries.

Who will win the Super Bowl?

A fan cheers during the first half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

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Timo: In a spectacular Super Bowl with a total of over seventy points, the Buffalo Bills narrowly prevail and ensure that there is a table all over the city.

Niklas: Philadelphia’s strong defense will also be crucial in the Super Bowl. In addition, Derrick Henry will not be as efficient in New Orleans as he was in cold Buffalo and Kansas City.

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Who is the most surprised?

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Landover. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbroug...

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson battles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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Timo: For the first time since 1991, the Washington Commanders reach the NFC championship game with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Niklas: So far, two-time regular season MVP Lamar Jackson has always disappointed in the playoffs. Now he has taken another step as a passer and is moving into the Super Bowl.

Who will be the disappointment of the playoffs?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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Timo: The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs are both eliminated in the second round despite having a bye in the wild card round.

Niklas: Whether it is really a disappointment in the end can be questioned. After all, the Minnesota Vikings have already exceeded all expectations. But I think their playoffs end in the first game.

The hot take of the playoffs

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Timo: Patrick Mahomes is known for delivering when it matters most. Not this year, however: Mahomes had a catastrophic game in the divisional round and didn’t score a single touchdown in the early exit.

Niklas: For the first time since 1998, a running back becomes Super Bowl MVP!

Who will be the best player of the postseason?

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, October 20, 2024, in East Rutherford, NJ (AP Photo/Seth...

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Timo: Josh Allen will not only be the best player of the regular season and Super Bowl winner, but also MVP of the final. There were at least 16 touchdowns and over 1,200 yards in the entire playoffs.

Niklas: Saquon Barkley continues his fantastic regular season seamlessly and will continue to be the Philadelphia Eagles’ most important player on the way to the title in the playoffs.

How do you predict the playoffs?

Try your luck too Tap your way through the NFL playoffs. Who will win the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy and for whom will the playoffs be a disappointment? Write it in the comments.

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