The 2003 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2002 season. They ran from January 4 to January 26, 2003, with 12 teams and 11 games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII, beating the Oakland Raiders 48-21 at SDCCU Stadium.
2003 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 4 | (9) Indianapolis Colts at (13) New York Jets | Jets 41-0 | |
| Sat, Jan 4 | (10) Atlanta Falcons at (2) Green Bay Packers | Falcons 27-7 | |
| Sun, Jan 5 | (11) Cleveland Browns at (6) Pittsburgh Steelers | Steelers 36-33 | |
| Sun, Jan 5 | (7) New York Giants at (8) San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 39-38 |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 11 | (6) Pittsburgh Steelers at (4) Tennessee Titans | Titans 34-31 (OT) | |
| Sat, Jan 11 | (10) Atlanta Falcons at (1) Philadelphia Eagles | Eagles 20-6 | |
| Sun, Jan 12 | (8) San Francisco 49ers at (3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Buccaneers 31-6 | |
| Sun, Jan 12 | (13) New York Jets at (5) Oakland Raiders | Raiders 30-10 |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 19 | (3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers at (1) Philadelphia Eagles | Buccaneers 27-10 | |
| Sun, Jan 19 | (4) Tennessee Titans at (5) Oakland Raiders | Raiders 41-24 |
Super Bowl XXXVII
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 26 | (5) Oakland Raiders vs (3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Buccaneers 48-21 | SDCCU Stadium, San Diego, CA |
Stadium names are shown as they are today. Seeds are shown where the NFL published them.
Who made the 2003 NFL playoffs?
12 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2002 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tennessee Titans | 11-5 | Lost Conference |
| 5 | Oakland Raiders | 11-5 | Lost Super Bowl |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 10-5-1 | Lost Divisional |
| 9 | Indianapolis Colts | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card |
| 11 | Cleveland Browns | 9-7 | Lost Wild Card |
| 13 | New York Jets | 9-7 | Lost Divisional |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Eagles | 12-4 | Lost Conference |
| 2 | Green Bay Packers | 12-4 | Lost Wild Card |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12-4 | Champion |
| 7 | New York Giants | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card |
| 8 | San Francisco 49ers | 10-6 | Lost Divisional |
| 10 | Atlanta Falcons | 9-6-1 | Lost Divisional |
Key facts from the 2003 postseason
- The champion entered the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the NFC with a 12-4 record.
- Lower seeds won 5 games before the Super Bowl.
- Road teams won 2 of 10 games before the Super Bowl.
- 1 game went to overtime.
- Biggest margin: the New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-0 (Wild Card).
2003 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2003 NFL playoffs?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who beat the Oakland Raiders 48-21 in Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003.
Where was Super Bowl XXXVII played?
SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, CA.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2003?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2003?
The Oakland Raiders beat the Tennessee Titans 41-24.
Which season were the 2003 playoffs part of?
The 2002 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.