NFL Playoffs: Biggest storylines to watch, Super Bowl predictions and more
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Key Points:
- The 2025 NFL playoffs begin with the Wild Card round featuring six games, with no dominant team emerging from either conference; notable absences include the Kansas City Chiefs and last season's top NFC seed, the Detroit Lions.
- The Denver Broncos secured the AFC's No. 1 seed for the first time since their 2015 Super Bowl win, while the Seattle Seahawks enter as the NFC's top seed, highlighting a wide-open championship race.
- Key first-round matchups include the Bills vs. Jaguars, Packers vs. Bears, and 49ers vs. Eagles, each offering compelling storylines such as playoff redemption, historic rivalries, and defensive vs. offensive battles.
- Teams to watch for potential surprises include the
