The 2013 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2012 season. They ran from January 5 to February 3, 2013, with 12 teams and 11 games. The Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII, beating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 at Caesars Superdome.
2013 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 5 | Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans | Texans 19-13 | Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Sat, Jan 5 | Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers | Packers 24-10 | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
| Sun, Jan 6 | Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens | Ravens 24-9 | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD |
| Sun, Jan 6 | Seattle Seahawks at Washington Redskins | Seahawks 24-14 | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 12 | Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos | Ravens 38-35 (OT) | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO |
| Sat, Jan 12 | Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 45-31 | Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA |
| Sun, Jan 13 | Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons | Falcons 30-28 | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA |
| Sun, Jan 13 | Houston Texans at New England Patriots | Patriots 41-28 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 20 | San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons | 49ers 28-24 | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA |
| Sun, Jan 20 | Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots | Ravens 28-13 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
Super Bowl XLVII
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 3 | Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ers | Ravens 34-31 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
Stadium names are shown as they are today. Seeds are shown where the NFL published them.
Who made the 2013 NFL playoffs?
12 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2012 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 12-4 | Lost Conference | |
| Houston Texans | 12-4 | Lost Divisional | |
| Baltimore Ravens | 10-6 | Champion | |
| Indianapolis Colts | 11-5 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Denver Broncos | 13-3 | Lost Divisional |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 11-4-1 | Lost Super Bowl | |
| Green Bay Packers | 11-5 | Lost Divisional | |
| Washington Redskins | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Seattle Seahawks | 11-5 | Lost Divisional | |
| Minnesota Vikings | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card | |
| Atlanta Falcons | 13-3 | Lost Conference |
Key facts from the 2013 postseason
- Road teams won 4 of 10 games before the Super Bowl.
- 1 game went to overtime.
- Biggest margin: the Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-9 (Wild Card).
2013 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2013 NFL playoffs?
The Baltimore Ravens, who beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013.
Where was Super Bowl XLVII played?
Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2013?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2013?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the New England Patriots 28-13.
Which season were the 2013 playoffs part of?
The 2012 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.