NFL Postseason - A Look at the Playoffs

Written by John Edward Betancourt

The time has arrived at last. After a grueling training camp/preseason, seventeen tough weeks of play, the chance at glory arrives at last for twelve teams, since the NFL Playoffs are here at last.  I've always enjoyed the NFL's style of playoffs for one particular reason...it's about perfection.  Play your game just right and you get another shot at the Super Bowl, but one mistake, and you're sent home wondering what if.  

With that in mind, we thought we would help everyone out with this quick guide to the playoffs, that looks at what teams are in from their respective conference and just who will be battling it out come Saturday for Wild Card Weekend! 

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PLAYOFF STANDINGS

AFC

1. New England Patriots 
12-4 Record, AFC East Division Champions, earned Home Field Advantage.
2. Denver Broncos 
12-4 Record, AFC West Division Champions, earned a First Round Bye.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
11-5 Record, AFC North Division Champions.
4. Indianapolis Colts 
11-5 Record, AFC South Division Champions.
5. Cincinnati Bengals 
10-5-1 Record.
6. Baltimore Ravens 
10-6 Record. 

NFC

1. Seattle Seahawks
12-4 Record, NFC West Division Champions, earned home Field Advantage.
2. Green Bay Packers 
12-4 Record, NFC North Division Champions, earned a First Round Bye.
3. Dallas Cowboys
12-4 Record, NFC East Division Champions.
4. Carolina Panthers
7-8-1 Record, NFC South Division Champions.
5. Arizona Cardinals
11-5 Record.
6. Detroit Lions 
11-5 Record. 

WILD CARD WEEKEND MATCHUPS

Saturday, January 3, 2015
NFC Wild Card Matchup
Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers - 4:35 p.m. EST on ESPN
AFC Wild Card Matchup
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers - 8:15 p.m. EST on NBC

Sunday, January 4, 2015
AFC Wild Card Matchup
Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts - 1:05 p.m. EST on CBS
NFC Wild Card Matchup
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys - 4:40 p.m. EST on FOX