The 2023 NFL playoffs decided the champion of the 2022 season. They ran from January 14 to February 12, 2023, with 14 teams and 13 games. The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 at State Farm Stadium.
2023 NFL playoff results
Wild Card Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 14 | (7) Seattle Seahawks at (2) San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 41-23 | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| Sat, Jan 14 | (5) Los Angeles Chargers at (4) Jacksonville Jaguars | Jaguars 31-30 | EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL |
| Sun, Jan 15 | (7) Miami Dolphins at (2) Buffalo Bills | Bills 34-31 | Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park, NY |
| Sun, Jan 15 | (6) New York Giants at (3) Minnesota Vikings | Giants 31-24 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| Sun, Jan 15 | (6) Baltimore Ravens at (3) Cincinnati Bengals | Bengals 24-17 | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| Mon, Jan 16 | (5) Dallas Cowboys at (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Cowboys 31-14 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL |
Divisional Round
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 21 | (4) Jacksonville Jaguars at (1) Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 27-20 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Sat, Jan 21 | (6) New York Giants at (1) Philadelphia Eagles | Eagles 38-7 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Sun, Jan 22 | (3) Cincinnati Bengals at (2) Buffalo Bills | Bengals 27-10 | Highmark Stadium (Old), Orchard Park, NY |
| Sun, Jan 22 | (5) Dallas Cowboys at (2) San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 19-12 | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
Conference Championships
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 29 | (2) San Francisco 49ers at (1) Philadelphia Eagles | Eagles 31-7 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Sun, Jan 29 | (3) Cincinnati Bengals at (1) Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs 23-20 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
Super Bowl LVII
| Date | Game | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 12 | (1) Kansas City Chiefs vs (1) Philadelphia Eagles | Chiefs 38-35 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ |
Stadium names are shown as they are today. Seeds are shown where the NFL published them.
Who made the 2023 NFL playoffs?
14 teams qualified for the postseason after the 2022 regular season.
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City Chiefs | 14-3 | Champion |
| 2 | Buffalo Bills | 13-3 | Lost Divisional |
| 3 | Cincinnati Bengals | 12-4 | Lost Conference |
| 4 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 9-8 | Lost Divisional |
| 5 | Los Angeles Chargers | 10-7 | Lost Wild Card |
| 6 | Baltimore Ravens | 10-7 | Lost Wild Card |
| 7 | Miami Dolphins | 9-8 | Lost Wild Card |
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Eagles | 14-3 | Lost Super Bowl |
| 2 | San Francisco 49ers | 13-4 | Lost Conference |
| 3 | Minnesota Vikings | 13-4 | Lost Wild Card |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8-9 | Lost Wild Card |
| 5 | Dallas Cowboys | 12-5 | Lost Divisional |
| 6 | New York Giants | 9-7-1 | Lost Divisional |
| 7 | Seattle Seahawks | 9-8 | Lost Wild Card |
Key facts from the 2023 postseason
- The champion entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a 14-3 record.
- Lower seeds won 3 games before the Super Bowl.
- Road teams won 3 of 12 games before the Super Bowl.
- Biggest margin: the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 38-7 (Divisional).
2023 NFL playoffs FAQ
Who won the 2023 NFL playoffs?
The Kansas City Chiefs, who beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023.
Where was Super Bowl LVII played?
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.
Who won the NFC Championship in 2023?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7.
Who won the AFC Championship in 2023?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
Which season were the 2023 playoffs part of?
The 2022 NFL season. Playoff games are played in January and February, so each postseason carries the following calendar year.