NFL Playoffs 2026: Who's Left Standing After Wild Card Weekend?

The NFL playoff scene is still full of surprises after Saturday's NFC Wild Card games. The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles are set to battle it out on Sunday. The winners will join the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks in the next round. If the 49ers come out on top, the NFC Divisional Round will see the Seahawks face the 49ers, and the Bears take on the Rams. But if the Eagles win, the matchups change. The Seahawks would then play the Rams, and the Bears would face the Eagles.The Rams had a close call on Saturday, beating the Carolina Panthers 34-31. It was a nail-biting game that went down to the wire. The Panthers almost pulled off a comeback, but the Rams' defense held firm in the end. Matthew Stafford had a solid game, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns. The AFC playoff bracket is also shaping up. The Denver Broncos have a bye, while the New England Patriots face the Los Angeles Chargers, the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Buffalo Bills, and the Pittsburgh Steelers go up against the Houston Texans. With so many teams still in the running, it's anyone's guess who will make it to the next round. The NFL playoffs are always full of upsets and surprises, and this year is no different.