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NFL Playoff Bracket Predictions
Chiefs and Vikings face off in Super Bowl LXI after surprise NFC No. 1 seed.
In brief
Chiefs and Vikings face off in Super Bowl LXI after surprise NFC No. 1 seed. The Vikings earn the NFC No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs, with the Chiefs and Vikings set to meet in Super Bowl LXI. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Week 3 NFL Upsets
Week 3 saw several NFL upsets, making unexpected playoff contenders possible this season.
Stephen Oh's Simulation
Stephen Oh simulated the rest of the 2026 season with 224 regular-season games and 13 playoff games.
Projected AFC Playoff Field
The AFC playoff field includes the Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, Jaguars, Broncos, Bengals, and Colts.
Jacksonville Jaguars Repeat
The Jaguars are projected to win back-to-back titles after not having consecutive division wins since 1998-99.
Projected NFC Playoff Field
The Vikings earn the NFC No. 1 seed, with the Seahawks, Eagles, Panthers, 49ers, Lions, and Bears in the playoff field.
Vikings' Defensive Strength
The Vikings have one of the best defenses in the NFL, which earns them the NFC No. 1 seed.
Rams Miss Playoffs
The Rams are projected to miss the playoffs despite finishing with the seventh-best record in the NFC.
AFC Wild Card Games
The Bills defeat the Colts, Ravens beat the Bengals, and Jaguars edge out the Broncos in the AFC wild card round.
NFC Wild Card Games
The Seahawks beat the Bears, Eagles defeat the Lions, and 49ers overcome the Panthers in the NFC wild card round.
Divisional Round
The Chiefs beat the Jaguars, Bills defeat the Ravens, Seahawks edge out the Eagles, and Vikings overcome the 49ers in the divisional round.
Conference Championships
The Chiefs defeat the Bills in the AFC Championship, and Vikings beat the Seahawks in the NFC Championship.
Super Bowl LXI
The Chiefs and Vikings meet in Super Bowl LXI after the Vikings earn the NFC No. 1 seed.
The essence
The Vikings earn the NFC No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs, with the Chiefs and Vikings set to meet in Super Bowl LXI.
