"Playoff Payoff: How Winning the Super Bowl Can Boost QBs' Earnings"

NFL players are paid differently during the playoffs, with a majority taking a pay cut as playoff money comes from a league pool instead of NFL teams. The payment scale for the 2023 playoffs is outlined, with players eligible for specific amounts based on their participation and performance. Notably, players like 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and others stand to benefit financially from winning the Super Bowl. Additionally, NFL contracts may contain performance bonuses for players or their team's playoff performance, with several prominent players having potential bonuses hanging in the balance this postseason.