The first time in history every NFL playoff team won 10+ games
In short: In a rare display of regular-season dominance, the 2024–25 NFL playoffs featured a lineup where every single participant secured at least 10 wins. This marked a significant shift in competitive parity, occurring for the first time since the league expanded to its current 14-team format in 2020.
The 2024–25 postseason concluded with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This victory secured the Eagles' second Super Bowl title and fifth overall championship. The season was notable for its high floor of quality; every playoff team across both conferences won at least 10 games, a feat not seen since 2012.
The tournament structure followed specific seeding rules: four division winners (seeded 1–4) and the top three non-division winners (wild cards seeded 5–7). The number one seed in each conference received a first-round bye. While there are no restrictions on same-division matchups, the bracket dictates that second seeds host seventh seeds, third seeds host sixth seeds, and fourth seeds host fifth seeds in the Wild Card round.
Individual games showcased historic milestones. In an AFC matchup, the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32–12, marking the first game to end with a 'scorigami' score of 32–12. During that game, D'Angelo Ross blocked an extra point and returned it for a two-point conversion—the first such score in the postseason since the play was added in 2015. Additionally, rookie Ladd McConkey set a playoff record for receiving yards by a rookie with 192 yards.
The playoffs also saw several franchise milestones. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–14, featuring Derrick Henry setting a franchise record with 186 rushing yards in a postseason game. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders played their first playoff game under the 'Commanders' nickname, narrowly defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–20.
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