The 2020 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2019 season. They ran from January 4 to February 2, 2020, with 12 teams and 11 games. The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV, beating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 at Hard Rock Stadium.
2020 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 4 | (5) Buffalo Bills at (4) Houston Texans | Texans 22-19 (OT) | Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Sat, Jan 4 | (6) Tennessee Titans at (3) New England Patriots | Titans 20-13 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Sun, Jan 5 | (6) Minnesota Vikings at (3) New Orleans Saints | Vikings 26-20 (OT) | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| Sun, Jan 5 | (5) Seattle Seahawks at (4) Philadelphia Eagles | Seahawks 17-9 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 11 | (6) Minnesota Vikings at (1) San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 27-10 | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| Sat, Jan 11 | (6) Tennessee Titans at (1) Baltimore Ravens | Titans 28-12 | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD |
| Sun, Jan 12 | (4) Houston Texans at (2) Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 51-31 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Sun, Jan 12 | (5) Seattle Seahawks at (2) Green Bay Packers | Packers 28-23 | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 19 | (6) Tennessee Titans at (2) Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 35-24 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Sun, Jan 19 | (2) Green Bay Packers at (1) San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 37-20 | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
Super Bowl LIV
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 2 | (1) San Francisco 49ers vs (2) Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 31-20 | 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 2020 NFL playoffs?
12 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2019 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Ravens | 14-2 | Lost Divisional |
| 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | 12-4 | Champion |
| 3 | New England Patriots | 12-4 | Lost Wild Card |
| 4 | Houston Texans | 10-6 | Lost Divisional |
| 5 | Buffalo Bills | 10-6 | Lost Wild Card |
| 6 | Tennessee Titans | 9-7 | Lost Conference |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco 49ers | 13-3 | Lost Super Bowl |
| 2 | Green Bay Packers | 13-3 | Lost Conference |
| 3 | New Orleans Saints | 13-3 | Lost Wild Card |
| 4 | Philadelphia Eagles | 9-7 | Lost Wild Card |
| 5 | Seattle Seahawks | 11-5 | Lost Divisional |
| 6 | Minnesota Vikings | 10-6 | Lost Divisional |
Key facts from the 2020 postseason
- The champion entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the AFC with a 12-4 record.
- Lower seeds won 4 games before the Super Bowl.
- Road teams won 4 of 10 games before the Super Bowl.
- 2 games went to overtime.
- Biggest margin: the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 51-31 (Divisional).
2020 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2020 NFL playoffs?
The Kansas City Chiefs, who beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020.
Where was Super Bowl LIV played?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2020?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 35-24.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2020?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20.
Which season were the 2020 playoffs part of?
The 2019 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.