The 2025 NFL playoffs ran from January 10 to February 8, 2026, concluding with Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, where the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots to capture their second franchise title. This postseason marked a historic shift, as it was the first since 2014 without the Kansas City Chiefs and the first since 1998 without quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, or Patrick Mahomes, while also missing both number one seeds from the previous season. The wild card round delivered unprecedented drama, featuring 12 fourth-quarter lead changes across the first four games, with matchups like the Rams–Panthers, Packers–Bears, Bills–Jaguars, and 49ers–Eagles all decided by a touchdown in the final three minutes. In one standout upset, the Los Angeles Rams edged out the Carolina Panthers 34–31, a game where the Panthers entered as the largest home underdog in NFL playoff history and rallied behind former MVP Cam Newton's pre-game drum ceremony. Ultimately, the playoffs showcased a changing of the guard in the NFL, breaking long-standing statistical streaks while delivering thrilling, down-to-the-wire football.