The 2010 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2009 season. They ran from January 9 to February 7, 2010, with 12 teams and 11 games. The New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV, beating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 at Hard Rock Stadium.
2010 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | (6) New York Jets at (9) Cincinnati Bengals | Jets 24-14 | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| Sat, Jan 9 | (13) Philadelphia Eagles at (16) Dallas Cowboys | Cowboys 34-14 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| Sun, Jan 10 | (8) Baltimore Ravens at (11) New England Patriots | Ravens 33-14 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Sun, Jan 10 | (15) Green Bay Packers at (21) Arizona Cardinals | Cardinals 51-45 (OT) | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 16 | (21) Arizona Cardinals at (5) New Orleans Saints | Saints 45-14 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| Sat, Jan 16 | (8) Baltimore Ravens at (2) Indianapolis Colts | Colts 20-3 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| Sun, Jan 17 | (16) Dallas Cowboys at (3) Minnesota Vikings | Vikings 34-3 | Mall of America Field, Minneapolis, MN |
| Sun, Jan 17 | (6) New York Jets at (18) San Diego Chargers | Jets 17-14 | SDCCU Stadium, San Diego, CA |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 24 | (6) New York Jets at (2) Indianapolis Colts | Colts 30-17 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| Sun, Jan 24 | (3) Minnesota Vikings at (5) New Orleans Saints | Saints 31-28 (OT) | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
Super Bowl XLIV
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 7 | (5) New Orleans Saints vs (2) Indianapolis Colts | Saints 31-17 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
Stadium names are shown as they are today. Seeds are shown where the NFL published them.
Who made the 2010 NFL playoffs?
12 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2009 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Indianapolis Colts | 14-2 | Lost Super Bowl |
| 6 | New York Jets | 9-7 | Lost Conference |
| 8 | Baltimore Ravens | 9-7 | Lost Divisional |
| 9 | Cincinnati Bengals | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card |
| 11 | New England Patriots | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card |
| 18 | San Diego Chargers | 13-3 | Lost Divisional |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Minnesota Vikings | 12-4 | Lost Conference |
| 5 | New Orleans Saints | 13-3 | Champion |
| 13 | Philadelphia Eagles | 11-5 | Lost Wild Card |
| 15 | Green Bay Packers | 11-5 | Lost Wild Card |
| 16 | Dallas Cowboys | 11-5 | Lost Divisional |
| 21 | Arizona Cardinals | 10-6 | Lost Divisional |
Key facts from the 2010 postseason
- The champion entered the playoffs as the No. 5 seed in the NFC with a 13-3 record.
- Lower seeds won 3 games before the Super Bowl.
- Road teams won 3 of 10 games before the Super Bowl.
- 2 games went to overtime.
- Biggest margin: the New Orleans Saints beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 (Divisional).
2010 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2010 NFL playoffs?
The New Orleans Saints, who beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010.
Where was Super Bowl XLIV played?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2010?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets 30-17.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2010?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime.
Which season were the 2010 playoffs part of?
The 2009 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.