The 2017 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2016 season. They ran from January 7 to February 5, 2017, with 12 teams and 11 games. The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LI, beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime at Reliant Stadium.
2017 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 7 | (5) Oakland Raiders at (4) Houston Texans | Texans 27-14 | Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Sat, Jan 7 | (6) Detroit Lions at (3) Seattle Seahawks | Seahawks 26-6 | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| Sun, Jan 8 | (6) Miami Dolphins at (3) Pittsburgh Steelers | Steelers 30-12 | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Sun, Jan 8 | (5) New York Giants at (4) Green Bay Packers | Packers 38-13 | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 14 | (3) Seattle Seahawks at (2) Atlanta Falcons | Falcons 36-20 | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA |
| Sat, Jan 14 | (4) Houston Texans at (1) New England Patriots | Patriots 34-16 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Sun, Jan 15 | (4) Green Bay Packers at (1) Dallas Cowboys | Packers 34-31 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| Sun, Jan 15 | (3) Pittsburgh Steelers at (2) Kansas City Chiefs | Steelers 18-16 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 22 | (4) Green Bay Packers at (2) Atlanta Falcons | Falcons 44-21 | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA |
| Sun, Jan 22 | (3) Pittsburgh Steelers at (1) New England Patriots | Patriots 36-17 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
Super Bowl LI
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 5 | (1) New England Patriots vs (2) Atlanta Falcons | Patriots 34-28 (OT) | Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX |
Stadium names are shown as they are today. Seeds are shown where the NFL published them.
Who made the 2017 NFL playoffs?
12 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2016 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Patriots | 14-2 | Champion |
| 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | 12-4 | Lost Divisional |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 11-5 | Lost Conference |
| 4 | Houston Texans | 9-7 | Lost Divisional |
| 5 | Oakland Raiders | 12-4 | Lost Wild Card |
| 6 | Miami Dolphins | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Cowboys | 13-3 | Lost Divisional |
| 2 | Atlanta Falcons | 11-5 | Lost Super Bowl |
| 3 | Seattle Seahawks | 10-5-1 | Lost Divisional |
| 4 | Green Bay Packers | 10-6 | Lost Conference |
| 5 | New York Giants | 11-5 | Lost Wild Card |
| 6 | Detroit Lions | 9-7 | Lost Wild Card |
Key facts from the 2017 postseason
- The champion entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a 14-2 record.
- Lower seeds won 2 games before the Super Bowl.
- Road teams won 2 of 10 games before the Super Bowl.
- 1 game went to overtime.
- Biggest margin: the Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 38-13 (Wild Card).
2017 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2017 NFL playoffs?
The New England Patriots, who beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in Super Bowl LI on February 5, 2017.
Where was Super Bowl LI played?
Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2017?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers 44-21.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2017?
The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17.
Which season were the 2017 playoffs part of?
The 2016 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.