Free Printable NFL Playoff Bracket 2027
14 teams across AFC and NFC. Wild Card through Super Bowl.
How to Use the NFL Playoff Bracket
Print the landscape PDF. The left side shows the AFC bracket and the right side shows the NFC, converging at the Super Bowl in the center. Each seed is labeled with its conference position.
The 1 seeds in each conference get a bye through the Wild Card round. Fill in Wild Card winners first, then advance them into the Divisional matchups (the 1 seed faces the lowest remaining seed). From there, the winners play for the Conference Championship and the right to go to the Super Bowl.
For a bracket challenge, have everyone fill in their predictions before Wild Card weekend. Award points per correct pick with escalating values: 1 for Wild Card, 2 for Divisional, 4 for Conference Championship, 8 for the Super Bowl winner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
14 teams total: 7 from the AFC and 7 from the NFC. The top seed in each conference earns a first-round bye.
When do the NFL playoffs start?
Wild Card weekend is in mid-January 2027. The Super Bowl is in early February.
Is there a digital bracket I can fill in online?
Yes. Fantasy Playoffs offers a free pick'em bracket with auto-scoring and live leaderboards. No credit card needed.