Playoffs? Really?!

Indeed, Jim Mora, the NFL regular season is entering its final five weeks. It’s almost time to focus on the upcoming 2024 NFL playoffs schedule.

As we near the end of Week 13, two teams from the AFC have secured their spots in the playoffs, while all seven positions in the NFC are still available. Additionally, four teams have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, leaving 26 teams vying for one of the last 12 available playoff spots.

The playoffs are set to commence in just over a month, and this final stretch of the regular season is crucial for determining not only which teams will make it but also the divisional titles, playoff seeding, and teams that will enjoy a first-round bye.

Here’s what you need to know about when the 2024 NFL playoffs start:

When do the NFL playoffs begin?

The NFL playoffs kick off with the super wild-card weekend, featuring six games from Saturday, January 11 through Monday, January 13. This year, there will be two games on Saturday, three on Sunday, and one on Monday night.

During super wild-card weekend, the teams that did not receive a bye will compete in the first round of playoff matches.

2024 NFL playoffs schedule

Here is the complete schedule for this year’s NFL playoffs:

• Super wild-card weekend: Saturday, January 11 to Monday, January 13
• Divisional round: Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19
• Conference championships: Sunday, January 26 (both games)
• Super Bowl 59: Sunday, February 9