The 2026 NFL Playoffs have been a rollercoaster - and we’re not done yet. With just four teams standing, the race for Super Bowl 60 is heating up in a big way.
The AFC and NFC Championship matchups are locked in, and both No. 1 seeds - the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks - are still very much in the mix. But they’ll each face tough challengers in the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, respectively, two teams that have found their stride at just the right time.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s ahead this Sunday and how we got here.
Championship Sunday Preview
AFC Championship: Patriots at Broncos
📺 3 p.m. ET | CBS, Paramount+, Fubo
The Broncos have been one of the season’s most consistent teams, and they’ve ridden that momentum straight into the AFC title game. After a thrilling overtime win over the Bills in the Divisional Round, Denver’s offense is clicking - and that’s with Jarrett Stidham stepping in under center. He’s managed the offense with poise, and the Broncos’ defense has done its part, too, making timely stops and creating pressure when it matters most.
On the other sideline, the Patriots are back in familiar territory. Their defense has been the backbone of this playoff run, holding the Chargers to just three points in the Wild Card round and then limiting a high-powered Texans offense to 16.
Offensively, their MVP-candidate quarterback has shown veteran-level command, making smart reads and capitalizing on short fields. This matchup is shaping up to be a classic strength-on-strength battle - Denver’s offensive balance versus New England’s stingy defense.
NFC Championship: Rams at Seahawks
📺 6:30 p.m. ET | FOX, Fubo
The NFC West showdown we didn’t know we needed - until now. The Seahawks and Rams are set to square off for the third time this season, and it’s safe to say there’s no love lost between these two rivals.
Seattle absolutely dominated San Francisco in the Divisional Round, hanging 41 points on a 49ers defense that had been among the league’s best. Their offense is humming, and their defense is playing with the kind of swagger that wins championships.
But don’t overlook the Rams. They’ve survived back-to-back nail-biters, first outlasting the Panthers in a 34-31 shootout, then edging the Bears in overtime.
Their quarterback, also in the MVP conversation, has been sharp in crunch time, and the defense has stepped up in key moments, especially in the red zone. This game could come down to who controls the tempo - the Rams’ methodical approach or the Seahawks’ explosive pace.
How to Watch
Here’s how to catch all the action this Sunday:
- Broncos vs. Patriots - 3 p.m.
ET on CBS, streaming on Paramount+ and Fubo
- **Seahawks vs.
Rams** - 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX, streaming on Fubo
If you’re a cord-cutter, Fubo offers a free trial, giving you access to CBS, FOX, and over 100 live TV channels - perfect timing for Championship Sunday.
Looking Ahead: Super Bowl 60
📅 Sunday, Feb. 8
🕡 6:30 p.m. ET
📺 NBC, Peacock
The winners of Sunday’s games will punch their ticket to Las Vegas for Super Bowl 60. With four teams still in the hunt - each with a legitimate case to be there - we’re in for a compelling finale to what’s already been a wild postseason.
2026 NFL Playoff Recap
Let’s rewind for a moment and see how we got here.
Wild Card Round:
- Rams 34, Panthers 31
- Bears 31, Packers 27
- Bills 27, Jaguars 24
- 49ers 23, Eagles 19
- Patriots 16, Chargers 3
- Texans 30, Steelers 6
Divisional Round:
- Broncos 33, Bills 30 (OT)
- Seahawks 41, 49ers 6
- Patriots 28, Texans 16
- Rams 20, Bears 17 (OT)
We’ve had overtime thrillers, defensive slugfests, and blowouts that no one saw coming. And now, with just two games left before the Super Bowl, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Bottom line: Championship Sunday is loaded with storylines - from quarterback duels to defensive chess matches, from rising stars to playoff-tested veterans. Four teams, two games, one goal: hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in Vegas. Buckle up.