LATEST UPDATE: JAN 20, 2026

2026 NFL Playoff Bracket

Conference Championship Games Confirmed!

Download Updated 2026 PDF Bracket

AFC Championship

#4 Houston Texans vs. #2 Kansas City Chiefs

Recap: The Texans stunned the #1 Patriots 27-24, while the Chiefs advanced after defeating the Bills 31-20.

NFC Championship

#5 Los Angeles Rams vs. #2 Detroit Lions

Recap: The Rams took down the Bears 24-17, and the Lions moved forward by beating the Eagles 28-21.

Analysis: The Road to Super Bowl LX

The 2026 NFL Divisional Round delivered some of the most shocking upsets in playoff history. With both #1 seeds (Patriots and the NFC leader) officially eliminated, we are looking at an entirely new landscape for the Conference Championships. This "Niche" expertise in tracking real-time bracket changes is what makes our 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket the go-to resource for fans.

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