The 2022 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2021 season. They ran from January 15 to February 13, 2022, with 14 teams and 13 games. The Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 at SoFi Stadium.
2022 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 15 | (5) Las Vegas Raiders at (4) Cincinnati Bengals | Bengals 26-19 | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| Sat, Jan 15 | (6) New England Patriots at (3) Buffalo Bills | Bills 47-17 | Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park, NY |
| Sun, Jan 16 | (7) Philadelphia Eagles at (2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Buccaneers 31-15 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL |
| Sun, Jan 16 | (6) San Francisco 49ers at (3) Dallas Cowboys | 49ers 23-17 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| Sun, Jan 16 | (7) Pittsburgh Steelers at (2) Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 42-21 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Mon, Jan 17 | (5) Arizona Cardinals at (4) Los Angeles Rams | Rams 34-11 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 22 | (4) Cincinnati Bengals at (1) Tennessee Titans | Bengals 19-16 | Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN |
| Sat, Jan 22 | (6) San Francisco 49ers at (1) Green Bay Packers | 49ers 13-10 | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
| Sun, Jan 23 | (4) Los Angeles Rams at (2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Rams 30-27 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL |
| Sun, Jan 23 | (3) Buffalo Bills at (2) Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 42-36 (OT) | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 30 | (4) Cincinnati Bengals at (2) Kansas City Chiefs | Bengals 27-24 (OT) | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Sun, Jan 30 | (6) San Francisco 49ers at (4) Los Angeles Rams | Rams 20-17 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
Super Bowl LVI
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 13 | (4) Los Angeles Rams vs (4) Cincinnati Bengals | Rams 23-20 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
Stadium names are shown as they are today. Seeds are shown where the NFL published them.
Who made the 2022 NFL playoffs?
14 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2021 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee Titans | 12-5 | Lost Divisional |
| 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | 12-5 | Lost Conference |
| 3 | Buffalo Bills | 11-6 | Lost Divisional |
| 4 | Cincinnati Bengals | 10-7 | Lost Super Bowl |
| 5 | Las Vegas Raiders | 10-7 | Lost Wild Card |
| 6 | New England Patriots | 10-7 | Lost Wild Card |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 9-7-1 | Lost Wild Card |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Bay Packers | 13-4 | Lost Divisional |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 13-4 | Lost Divisional |
| 3 | Dallas Cowboys | 12-5 | Lost Wild Card |
| 4 | Los Angeles Rams | 12-5 | Champion |
| 5 | Arizona Cardinals | 11-6 | Lost Wild Card |
| 6 | San Francisco 49ers | 10-7 | Lost Conference |
| 7 | Philadelphia Eagles | 9-8 | Lost Wild Card |
Key facts from the 2022 postseason
- The champion entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the NFC with a 12-5 record.
- Lower seeds won 5 games before the Super Bowl.
- Road teams won 5 of 12 games before the Super Bowl.
- 2 games went to overtime.
- Biggest margin: the Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 47-17 (Wild Card).
2022 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2022 NFL playoffs?
The Los Angeles Rams, who beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022.
Where was Super Bowl LVI played?
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2022?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2022?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17.
Which season were the 2022 playoffs part of?
The 2021 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.