NFL owners have agreed to approve an expansion to the NFL playoffs.
Beginning in the 2020 season, the NFL will have 14 playoff teams as opposed to the previous 12. The new format would see 6 games in the first week of the playoffs with only the top seed from each conference getting a first-round bye. The #2 seed will host the #7 seed, the #3 seed will host the #6 seed, and the #4 seed will host the #5 seed in each conference.
“The league announced NBC and CBS would broadcast the additional wild card games. NFL Wild Card Weekend will include three games Saturday, Jan. 9 and another three games Sunday, Jan. 10. In addition to CBS’ extra broadcast on Jan. 9 — which also will be carried via a livestream on CBS All Access — the NFL noted a separately produced telecast of the game will air on Nickelodeon, tailored for a younger audience.” – NFL.com
The announcement came as league owners voted for the playoff expansion on Tuesday via conference call due to the coronavirus pandemic. Owners will also be voting on other potential 2020 changes including rule adjustments.
