NFL Playoff Bracket 2026 Updated Picture, Schedule After Sunday's Wild Card

Bleacher Report•January 11, 2026•general

Key Points:

The No. 6 Buffalo Bills upset the No. 3 Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in a Wild Card game, advancing to the AFC Divisional Round where their opponent depends on upcoming matchups involving the Patriots, Chargers, Steelers, and Texans.
The Bills' path could lead them to face the Denver Broncos if the Patriots win, or potentially face the winner of the Steelers-Texans game if the Chargers advance.
In the NFC, the No. 6 San Francisco 49ers defeated the No. 3 Philadelphia Eagles 23-19, setting the Divisional Round matchups with the No. 1 Seattle Seahawks hosting the 49ers and the No. 2 Chicago Bears facing the No.