The 2011 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2010 season. They ran from January 8 to February 6, 2011, with 12 teams and 11 games. The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XLV, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at AT&T Stadium.
2011 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 8 | New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks | Seahawks 41-36 | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| Sat, Jan 8 | New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts | Jets 17-16 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| Sun, Jan 9 | Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs | Ravens 30-7 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Sun, Jan 9 | Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles | Packers 21-16 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 15 | Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers | Steelers 31-24 | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Sat, Jan 15 | Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons | Packers 48-21 | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA |
| Sun, Jan 16 | Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears | Bears 35-24 | Soldier Field, Chicago, IL |
| Sun, Jan 16 | New York Jets at New England Patriots | Jets 28-21 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 23 | Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears | Packers 21-14 | Soldier Field, Chicago, IL |
| Sun, Jan 23 | New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers | Steelers 24-19 | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA |
Super Bowl XLV
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 6 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers | Packers 31-25 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
Stadium names are shown as they are today. Seeds are shown where the NFL published them.
Who made the 2011 NFL playoffs?
12 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2010 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 12-4 | Lost Super Bowl | |
| Indianapolis Colts | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Baltimore Ravens | 12-4 | Lost Divisional | |
| New York Jets | 11-5 | Lost Conference | |
| New England Patriots | 14-2 | Lost Divisional |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 11-5 | Lost Conference | |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7-9 | Lost Divisional | |
| New Orleans Saints | 11-5 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Green Bay Packers | 10-6 | Champion | |
| Atlanta Falcons | 13-3 | Lost Divisional |
Key facts from the 2011 postseason
- Road teams won 6 of 10 games before the Super Bowl.
- Biggest margin: the Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 48-21 (Divisional).
2011 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2011 NFL playoffs?
The Green Bay Packers, who beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011.
Where was Super Bowl XLV played?
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2011?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 21-14.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2011?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 24-19.
Which season were the 2011 playoffs part of?
The 2010 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.