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NFL playoffs

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The National Football League (NFL) playoffs is the annual single-elimination tournament held to determine the league champion. The four-round tournament is held after the league's regular season. Since the 2020 season, seven teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season winning percentage, with a tie-breaking procedure if required. The top team in each conference receives a first-round bye, automatically advancing to the next round. The tournament culminates in the Super Bowl, the league's championship game, competed between teams from each conference. Among the four major professional sports leagues in the United States, the NFL postseason is the only one to use a single-elimination tournament in all of its rounds. NFL postseason history can be traced to the first NFL Championship Game in 1933, though in the early years, qualification for the game was based solely on regular-season records. From 1933 to 1966, the NFL postseason generally only consisted of the NFL Championship Game, which pitted the league's two division winners against each other (pending any one-game playoff matches that needed to be held to break ties in the division standings). In 1967, the playoffs were expanded to four teams (division winners). When the league completed its merger with the American Football League (AFL) in 1970, the playoffs were expanded to eight teams, which increased to ten in 1978, sixteen in 1982 (which was caused by a shortened season due to 1982 NFL strike), back to ten in 1983, twelve in 1990, and fourteen in 2020.

Infobox

Sport
American football
Founded
1933
No. of teams
14
Most recentchampions
Philadelphia Eagles(5th title)
Most titles
Green Bay Packers(13 titles)[A]
Broadcasters
mw- United States:CBSFoxNBCABC/ESPN/ESPN2U.S. Spanish audio broadcasts:Telemundo/UniversoESPN DeportesFox DeportesInternational:See list
Streaming partners
United States:Paramount PeacockESPN AmazonInternational:DAZN

Tables

Schedule for the NFL playoffs
Wild Card
Wild Card
Season
Wild Card
2023–24
Jan 13–15
2024–25
Jan 11–13
2025–26
Jan 10–12
2026–27(Tentative)
Jan 16–18
Divisional
Divisional
Season
Divisional
2023–24
Jan 20–21
2024–25
Jan 18–19
2025–26
Jan 17–18
2026–27(Tentative)
Jan 23–24
Conference
Conference
Season
Conference
2023–24
Jan 28
2024–25
Jan 26
2025–26
Jan 25
2026–27(Tentative)
Jan 31
Super Bowl
Super Bowl
Season
Super Bowl
2023–24
LVIIIFeb 11
2024–25
LIXFeb 9
2025–26
LXFeb 8
2026–27(Tentative)
LXIFeb 14
Season
2023–24
2024–25
2025–26
2026–27(Tentative)
Wild Card
Jan 13–15
Jan 11–13
Jan 10–12
Jan 16–18
Divisional
Jan 20–21
Jan 18–19
Jan 17–18
Jan 23–24
Conference
Jan 28
Jan 26
Jan 25
Jan 31
Super Bowl
LVIIIFeb 11
LIXFeb 9
LXFeb 8
LXIFeb 14
· Breaking ties
Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games (games played against the same opponents). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Strength of victory (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has defeated). Strength of schedule (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has played against). Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in common games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games.
Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games (games played against the same opponents). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Strength of victory (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has defeated). Strength of schedule (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has played against). Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in common games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games.
Divisional tiebreakers
Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games (games played against the same opponents). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Strength of victory (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has defeated). Strength of schedule (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has played against). Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in common games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games.
Conference tiebreakers
Apply division tiebreaker to eliminate all but the highest-ranked club in each division before proceeding to step 2. Head-to-head, if applicable. (For ties among three or more teams, this step is only applied if there is a head-to-head sweep; i.e., if one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others.) Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, a minimum of four. Strength of victory (record of all the teams they defeated that season). Strength of schedule (record of all the teams they played that season). Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in conference games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games.
Divisional tiebreakers
Conference tiebreakers
Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games (games played against the same opponents). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Strength of victory (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has defeated). Strength of schedule (the combined won-lost-tied percentage of all the teams that a club has played against). Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in common games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games.
Apply division tiebreaker to eliminate all but the highest-ranked club in each division before proceeding to step 2. Head-to-head, if applicable. (For ties among three or more teams, this step is only applied if there is a head-to-head sweep; i.e., if one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others.) Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, a minimum of four. Strength of victory (record of all the teams they defeated that season). Strength of schedule (record of all the teams they played that season). Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in conference games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games.
Playoff games that went into at least two overtimes[18] · Overtime rules › Multiple overtimes
82:40
82:40
Length of game
82:40
Date
December 25, 1971
Away team
Miami Dolphins
Score
27–24
Home team
Kansas City Chiefs
Winning score
Garo Yepremian 37-yard field goal
77:54†
77:54†
Length of game
77:54†
Date
December 23, 1962
Away team
Dallas Texans
Score
20–17
Home team
Houston Oilers
Winning score
Tommy Brooker 25-yard field goal
77:02
77:02
Length of game
77:02
Date
January 3, 1987
Away team
New York Jets
Score
20–23
Home team
Cleveland Browns
Winning score
Mark Moseley 27-yard field goal
76:42
76:42
Length of game
76:42
Date
January 12, 2013
Away team
Baltimore Ravens
Score
38–35
Home team
Denver Broncos
Winning score
Justin Tucker 47-yard field goal
75:43
75:43
Length of game
75:43
Date
December 24, 1977
Away team
Oakland Raiders
Score
37–31
Home team
Baltimore Colts
Winning score
Dave Casper 10-yard touchdown pass from Ken Stabler
75:10
75:10
Length of game
75:10
Date
January 10, 2004
Away team
Carolina Panthers
Score
29–23
Home team
St. Louis Rams
Winning score
Steve Smith 69-yard touchdown pass from Jake Delhomme
† AFL game prior to the AFL–NFL merger.
† AFL game prior to the AFL–NFL merger.
Length of game
† AFL game prior to the AFL–NFL merger.
Length of game
Date
Away team
Score
Home team
Winning score
82:40
December 25, 1971
Miami Dolphins
27–24
Kansas City Chiefs
Garo Yepremian 37-yard field goal
77:54†
December 23, 1962
Dallas Texans
20–17
Houston Oilers
Tommy Brooker 25-yard field goal
77:02
January 3, 1987
New York Jets
20–23
Cleveland Browns
Mark Moseley 27-yard field goal
76:42
January 12, 2013
Baltimore Ravens
38–35
Denver Broncos
Justin Tucker 47-yard field goal
75:43
December 24, 1977
Oakland Raiders
37–31
Baltimore Colts
Dave Casper 10-yard touchdown pass from Ken Stabler
75:10
January 10, 2004
Carolina Panthers
29–23
St. Louis Rams
Steve Smith 69-yard touchdown pass from Jake Delhomme
† AFL game prior to the AFL–NFL merger.
· NFL playoff appearances › Appearances by active teams
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Team
Green Bay Packers
Appearances
37
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
Team
Dallas Cowboys
Appearances
36
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Appearances
35
Cleveland / St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams
Cleveland / St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams
Team
Cleveland / St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams
Appearances
33
New York Giants
New York Giants
Team
New York Giants
Appearances
33
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
Team
Minnesota Vikings
Appearances
32
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Appearances
31
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
Team
Cleveland Browns
Appearances
30
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Team
San Francisco 49ers
Appearances
30
Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts
Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts
Team
Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts
Appearances
29
Boston / New England Patriots
Boston / New England Patriots
Team
Boston / New England Patriots
Appearances
28
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Team
Chicago Bears
Appearances
27
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Appearances
27
Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders
Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders
Team
Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders
Appearances
26
Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans
Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans
Team
Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans
Appearances
25
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
Team
Miami Dolphins
Appearances
25
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
Team
Buffalo Bills
Appearances
24
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
Team
Denver Broncos
Appearances
23
Oakland / Los Angeles / Las Vegas Raiders
Oakland / Los Angeles / Las Vegas Raiders
Team
Oakland / Los Angeles / Las Vegas Raiders
Appearances
23
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
Team
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
Appearances
21
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Appearances
20
Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
Team
Detroit Lions
Appearances
20
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Team
Baltimore Ravens
Appearances
16
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
Team
Cincinnati Bengals
Appearances
16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Appearances
15
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
Team
Atlanta Falcons
Appearances
14
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
Team
New Orleans Saints
Appearances
14
New York Jets
New York Jets
Team
New York Jets
Appearances
14
Chicago / St. Louis / Arizona Cardinals
Chicago / St. Louis / Arizona Cardinals
Team
Chicago / St. Louis / Arizona Cardinals
Appearances
11
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
Team
Carolina Panthers
Appearances
8
Houston Texans
Houston Texans
Team
Houston Texans
Appearances
8
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
Team
Jacksonville Jaguars
Appearances
8
Team
Appearances
Green Bay Packers
37
Dallas Cowboys
36
Pittsburgh Steelers
35
Cleveland / St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams
33
New York Giants
33
Minnesota Vikings
32
Philadelphia Eagles
31
Cleveland Browns
30
San Francisco 49ers
30
Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts
29
Boston / New England Patriots
28
Chicago Bears
27
Kansas City Chiefs
27
Washington Redskins / Football Team / Commanders
26
Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans
25
Miami Dolphins
25
Buffalo Bills
24
Denver Broncos
23
Oakland / Los Angeles / Las Vegas Raiders
23
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
21
Seattle Seahawks
20
Detroit Lions
20
Baltimore Ravens
16
Cincinnati Bengals
16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15
Atlanta Falcons
14
New Orleans Saints
14
New York Jets
14
Chicago / St. Louis / Arizona Cardinals
11
Carolina Panthers
8
Houston Texans
8
Jacksonville Jaguars
8
· Current playoff appearance streaks
Seasons
Seasons
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
Seasons
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2015
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2016
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2017
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2018
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2019
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2020
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2021
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2022
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2023
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2024
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2025
10
10
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
10
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
Kansas City Chiefs' longest streak
Seasons
Seasons
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
Seasons
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2015
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2016
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2017
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2018
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2019
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2020
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2021
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2022
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2023
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2024
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
2025
Current consecutive Playoff appearances
Seasons
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
10
Kansas City Chiefs' longest streak
6
Buffalo Bills' longest streak (tied)
5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' longest streak
4
Philadelphia Eagles
3
Baltimore Ravens
2
Detroit Lions
2
Pittsburgh Steelers
2
Houston Texans
2
Los Angeles Rams
2
Green Bay Packers
1
Minnesota
1
Washington
1
LA Chargers
1
Denver
Seasons
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2024 season · Current playoff appearance streaks › Breakdown by division
AFC East
AFC East
Division
AFC East
Team
Buffalo Bills
Seasons
6
AFC North
AFC North
Division
AFC North
Team
Baltimore Ravens
Seasons
3
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Division
Pittsburgh Steelers
Team
2
AFC South
AFC South
Division
AFC South
Team
Houston Texans
Seasons
2
AFC West
AFC West
Division
AFC West
Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Seasons
10
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
Division
Los Angeles Chargers
Team
1
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
Division
Denver Broncos
Team
1
NFC East
NFC East
Division
NFC East
Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Seasons
4
Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders
Division
Washington Commanders
Team
1
NFC North
NFC North
Division
NFC North
Team
Detroit Lions
Seasons
2
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Division
Green Bay Packers
Team
2
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
Division
Minnesota Vikings
Team
1
NFC South
NFC South
Division
NFC South
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Seasons
5
NFC West
NFC West
Division
NFC West
Team
Los Angeles Rams
Seasons
2
Division
Team
Seasons
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
6
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
3
Pittsburgh Steelers
2
AFC South
Houston Texans
2
AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs
10
Los Angeles Chargers
1
Denver Broncos
1
NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles
4
Washington Commanders
1
NFC North
Detroit Lions
2
Green Bay Packers
2
Minnesota Vikings
1
NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5
NFC West
Los Angeles Rams
2
· All-time streaks of accomplishment › Most consecutive playoff appearances all time
11
11
Streak Length
11
Teams
Patriots
10
10
Streak Length
10
Teams
Chiefs
9
9
Streak Length
9
Teams
Cowboys · Colts
8
8
Streak Length
8
Teams
49ers · Packers · Rams · Steelers
7
7
Streak Length
7
Teams
Oilers (Titans)
6
6
Streak Length
6
Teams
Bills (x2) · Browns · Raiders · Vikings
5
5
Streak Length
5
Teams
Dolphins (x 3) · Seahawks (x 2) · Bears · Bengals · Broncos · Eagles · Ravens · Buccaneers
4
4
Streak Length
4
Teams
Chargers · Giants · Jaguars · Redskins (Commanders) · Saints
3
3
Streak Length
3
Teams
Lions (x 2) · Falcons · Panthers
2
2
Streak Length
2
Teams
Jets (x 5) · Cardinals (x 4) · Texans (x 3)
Streak Length
Teams
11
Patriots
10
Chiefs
9
Cowboys · Colts
8
49ers · Packers · Rams · Steelers
7
Oilers (Titans)
6
Bills (x2) · Browns · Raiders · Vikings
5
Dolphins (x 3) · Seahawks (x 2) · Bears · Bengals · Broncos · Eagles · Ravens · Buccaneers
4
Chargers · Giants · Jaguars · Redskins (Commanders) · Saints
3
Lions (x 2) · Falcons · Panthers
2
Jets (x 5) · Cardinals (x 4) · Texans (x 3)
· All-time streaks of accomplishment › Most consecutive playoff appearances all time
1940s
1940s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1940s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1950s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1960s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1970s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1980s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1990s
5
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
7
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
9
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
7
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
7
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
9
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
0
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1
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
2
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
3
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
4
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
7
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
9
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
0
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
2
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
3
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
4
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
Chi. Cards 2
Detroit Lions 3
NY Jets 2
St. L. Cards 2
NY Jets 2
NY Jets 2
Buffalo Bills 6
Cleveland Browns 6
Washington Redskins 4
Dallas Cowboys 9
Houston Oilers 7
Pittsburgh Steelers 8
Los Angeles Rams 8
San Francisco 49ers 8
Oakland Raiders 6
Minnesota Vikings 6
S. D. Chargers 4
Chicago Bears 5
Detroit Lions 3
Miami Dolphins 5
Miami Dolphins 5
· All-time streaks of accomplishment › Most consecutive playoff appearances all time
Bold and light blue is an Active Streak
· All-time streaks of accomplishment › Most consecutive playoff appearances all time
1990s
1990s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1990s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
2000s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
2010s
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
2020s
6
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
7
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
9
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0
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
2
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
3
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
4
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
7
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
9
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
0
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1
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3
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
6
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
7
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
9
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0
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
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Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
5
Jacksonville Jaguars 4
Jacksonville Jaguars 4
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
Jacksonville Jaguars 4
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
Philadelphia Eagles 5
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
New York Giants 4
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
Green Bay Packers 8
Teams' longest consecutive playoff appearances all time
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
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8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
Indianapolis Colts 9
Cincinnati Bengals 5
Jacksonville Jaguars 4
Philadelphia Eagles 5
New York Giants 4
Green Bay Packers 8
New England Patriots 11
Tampa Bay Bucs 5
San Diego Chargers 4
Kansas City Chiefs 10
Miami Dolphins 5
Baltimore Ravens 5
Carolina Panthers 3
NY Jets 2
NY Jets 2
Denver Broncos 5
Buffalo Bills 6
Arizona Cards 2
Atlanta Falcons 3
Arizona Cards 2
Seattle Seahawks 5
Seattle Seahawks 5
New Orleans Saints 4
Houston Texans 2
Houston Texans 2
Houston Texans 2
Houston Texans 2
· All-time streaks of accomplishment › Longest consecutive streak with a playoff win
8
8
Streak Length
8
Teams
Patriots
7
7
Streak Length
7
Teams
Chiefs
6
6
Streak Length
6
Teams
Cowboys
5
5
Streak Length
5
Teams
Eagles · Packers · Raiders · Ravens · Seahawks · Bills
4
4
Streak Length
4
Teams
Steelers · Vikings
3
3
Streak Length
3
Teams
49ers (x 4) · Chargers · Dolphins (x 2) · Giants · Rams · Washington
2
2
Streak Length
2
Teams
Bears (x 2) · Bengals · Broncos (x 2) · Browns (x 3) · Buccaneers · Cardinals · Colts (x 4) · Falcons · Jaguars · Jets · Lions · Panthers · Saints · Texans (x 2) · Titans (Oilers) (x 4)
Streak Length
Teams
8
Patriots
7
Chiefs
6
Cowboys
5
Eagles · Packers · Raiders · Ravens · Seahawks · Bills
4
Steelers · Vikings
3
49ers (x 4) · Chargers · Dolphins (x 2) · Giants · Rams · Washington
2
Bears (x 2) · Bengals · Broncos (x 2) · Browns (x 3) · Buccaneers · Cardinals · Colts (x 4) · Falcons · Jaguars · Jets · Lions · Panthers · Saints · Texans (x 2) · Titans (Oilers) (x 4)
· All-time streaks of accomplishment › Longest consecutive streak with a playoff win
1940s
1940s
Teams' longest consecutive seasons with a playoff win all time (minimum 2 seasons)
1940s
Teams' longest consecutive seasons with a playoff win all time (minimum 2 seasons)
1950s
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Chicago Bears 2
Chicago Bears 2
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Chicago Bears 2
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Detroit Lions 2
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Cleveland Browns 2
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Baltimore Colts 2
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Houston Oilers 2
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Cleveland Browns 2
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Baltimore Colts 2
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Oakland Raiders 5
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Houston Oilers 2
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Detroit Lions 2
Cleveland Browns 2
Baltimore Colts 2
Houston Oilers 2
Cleveland Browns 2
Baltimore Colts 2
Oakland Raiders 5
Houston Oilers 2
Miami Dolphins 3
Los Angeles Rams 3
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San Diego Chargers 3
San Diego Chargers 3
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San Diego Chargers 3
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Chicago Bears 2
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Denver Broncos 2
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San Francisco 49ers 3
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Dallas Cowboys 6
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Minnesota Vikings 4
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Indianapolis Colts 2
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Chicago Bears 2
Denver Broncos 2
San Francisco 49ers 3
Dallas Cowboys 6
Minnesota Vikings 4
Indianapolis Colts 2
New York Giants 3
Houston Oilers 2
Pittsburgh Steelers 4
Jacksonville Jaguars 2
Philadelphia Eagles 5
Cleveland Browns 2
Washington Redskins 3
Green Bay Packers 5
Miami Dolphins 3
Tennessee Titans 2
San Francisco 49ers 3
San Francisco 49ers 3
Denver Broncos 2
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Baltimore Ravens 5
Baltimore Ravens 5
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Baltimore Ravens 5
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Indianapolis Colts 2
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2
Arizona Cardinals 2
Arizona Cardinals 2
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Arizona Cardinals 2
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New England Patriots 8
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Cincinnati Bengals 2
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Indianapolis Colts 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2
Arizona Cardinals 2
New England Patriots 8
Cincinnati Bengals 2
New York Jets 2
San Francisco 49ers 3
Carolina Panthers 2
Atlanta Falcons 2
Kansas City Chiefs 7
Seattle Seahawks 5
New Orleans Saints 2
Buffalo Bills 5
Houston Texans 2
Houston Texans 2

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