NFL Playoffs 2026: Key Storylines, Matchups, and Predictions
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NBC News
The NFL playoffs are underway with a wide-open race due to the absence of dominant teams, featuring key matchups like Bills vs. Jaguars and Packers vs. Bears, and potential surprises from teams like the Bears and Bills. The storyline includes whether quarterbacks like Sam Darnold can lead their teams to a Super Bowl, with predictions favoring the Texans over 49ers and Rams over Bills. The playoffs promise exciting matchups and unexpected outcomes as teams vie for the championship.