Currently, the NFL is experiencing the most exciting stretch of the season with the official start of the 2026 playoffs, which will lead to Super Bowl LX on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The league’s current format includes 14 teams, seven from each conference (AFC and NFC), competing in a single-elimination system following the regular season. The top seeds in each conference, such as the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks, earned the No. 1 seed and a bye during the Wild Card Round, advancing directly to the Divisional Round and moving one step closer to the ultimate goal.
The postseason begins with the Wild Card Round from January 10 to 12, where teams seeded second through seventh face off in various matchups to advance. The winners then move on to the Divisional Round, followed by the Conference Championship games scheduled for January 25, which will determine the two finalists who will meet in Super Bowl LX.
Which of the qualified teams is considered the favorite to win the championship?
According to betting markets and experts, the Seattle Seahawks lead the odds to lift the trophy, followed by the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos, reflecting a highly competitive race heading into the big game.
