2025-26 Playoff Predictions

Data-driven Super Bowl LX and Conference Championship probabilities for all 14 playoff teams

How Our Model Works

Predictions are generated using EPA differentials, win probability models, strength of schedule adjustments, and 10,000+ Monte Carlo simulations of the playoff bracket.

Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026

Super Bowl LX Favorites

TOP PICK
PHI
Philadelphia Eagles

14-3

18.5%
Super Bowl Win Probability
BUF
Buffalo Bills

14-3

16.8%
Super Bowl Win Probability
SEA
Seattle Seahawks

13-4

12.8%
Super Bowl Win Probability
PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers

12-5

11.2%
Super Bowl Win Probability

AFC Predictions

Seed Team Record Conf % SB %
1 Buffalo Bills 14-3
32.5%
16.8%
2 Pittsburgh Steelers 12-5
22.4%
11.2%
3 Houston Texans 11-6
15.8%
7.5%
4 Los Angeles Chargers 11-6
12.2%
5.8%
5 Denver Broncos 11-6
8.5%
3.9%
6 New England Patriots 10-7
5.2%
2.1%
7 Jacksonville Jaguars 10-7
3.4%
1.2%

NFC Predictions

Seed Team Record Conf % SB %
1 Philadelphia Eagles 14-3
35.2%
18.5%
2 Seattle Seahawks 13-4
24.8%
12.8%
3 Chicago Bears 12-5
16.5%
7.8%
4 Carolina Panthers 10-7
6.8%
2.9%
5 San Francisco 49ers 11-6
9.2%
4.2%
6 Los Angeles Rams 10-7
4.8%
1.9%
7 Green Bay Packers 10-7
2.7%
1%

Key Prediction Insights

Bye Week Advantage

The #1 seeds (Eagles, Bills) have a combined 35.3% Super Bowl probability. The bye week rest and home-field advantage through the conference championship is massive.

Bears Breakout

Under new coach Ben Johnson, the Bears have transformed into a playoff contender. Their offensive efficiency and young core make them a dangerous team in January.

Value Pick

The Seahawks at 12.8% offer solid value. Mike Macdonald's defense has been elite, and a favorable NFC bracket path could see them in the Super Bowl.

Historical Model Performance

Model Accuracy (2020-2025)
  • Correctly identified Super Bowl winner in 4 of 6 years (67%)
  • Super Bowl participant correctly predicted 10 of 12 times (83%)
  • Conference Championship accuracy: 75%
  • Wild Card round accuracy: 71%
Key Model Factors
  • EPA Differential: 35% weight
  • Strength of Schedule: 20% weight
  • Recent Form (Last 5 games): 25% weight
  • Home Field Advantage: 15% weight
  • Injury Adjustments: 5% weight

View the Full Playoff Bracket

See matchups, game-by-game predictions, and path to the Super Bowl

View Bracket