Fourteen sides — seven from each conference — will take part in the NFL playoffs. Each will hope to lift the Lombardi Trophy come postseason's end.

Fourteen teams will compete in 13 games over the next five weeks to determine a Super Bowl champion. Here's your guide to the NFL playoff format.

The best way to approach any playoff challenge league is to map out the NFL postseason. Decide on what teams you think will advance to Super Bowl LX, and build out playoff scenarios from there. And this year the playoffs feel wide open, which makes it tough.

We currently have 13 quarterback prospects for the 2026 NFL draft with a draftable grade. Here's how they rank.

Where do things stand? What needs to be sorted out? Check back as the NFL playoff field gets finalized Sunday.