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The NFL playoffs kick off this weekend and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top picks to win the AFC, NFC and Super Bowl 60.
The NFC is viewed by the oddsmakers as the conference with the better chance of producing the Super Bowl champion.
The 2025-26 NFL playoffs begin on Saturday with wild card weekend, and we will be continually updating the schedule, scores and playoff bracket here: 1.
SNF result: The Bears lost to the 49ers, which drops them into a tie with the Eagles. Chicago holds the head-to-head tiebreaker, but Philadelphia can still claim the No. 2 seed if they beat the Commanders in Week 18 and the Bears lose to the Lions.
We've reached the final week of the regular season. Here's an early look at some predictions and picks for the 2026 NFL playoffs.