The 2019 NFL season was full of surprises. When it came to the actual playoffs, those surprises only amplified in importance. What happened in the 2019 NFL playoffs, what were the results of the games, and who won it all? We answer that and more.
What Teams Made the NFL Playoffs in 2019?
The 2019 NFL playoffs were the last with 12 total teams qualifying before the NFL moved to a new format with 14 teams and only one first-round bye.
In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens claimed the first seed, while the Kansas City Chiefs claimed the second. Both teams were given first-round byes. The New England Patriots (3 seed) and Houston Texans (4 seed) earned divisional crowns and at least one home playoff game. The AFC Wild Cards included the Buffalo Bills (5 seed) and Tennessee Titans (6 seed).
In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers took the top seed, while the Green Bay Packers got the second. Both teams got an extra week of rest. The New Orleans Saints (3 seed) and Philadelphia Eagles (4 seed) won divisional crowns, while the Seattle Seahawks (5 seed) and Minnesota Vikings (6 seed) all qualified for Wild Cards.
2019 NFL Playoff Bracket and Scores
Wild Card Round
- No. 5 NFC seed Seahawks 17, No. 4 NFC seed Eagles 9
No. 6 NFC seed Vikings 26, No. 3 NFC seed Saints 20 - No. 6 AFC seed Titans 20, No. 3 AFC seed Patriots 13
No. 4 AFC seed Texans 22, No. 5 AFC seed Bills 19
Divisional Round
- No. 2 NFC seed Packers 28, No. 5 NFC seed Seahawks 23
No. 1 NFC seed 49ers 27, No. 6 NFC seed Vikings 10 - No. 6 AFC seed Titans 28, No. 1 AFC seed Ravens 12
No. 2 AFC seed Chiefs 51, No. 4 AFC seed Texans 31
Who Won the 2019 AFC and NFC Championship Games?
The 2019 AFC Championship Game featured the Kansas Chiefs as they took on the surprising Tennessee Titans. The Titans had made it to the Conference Championship as the 6 seed thanks to a strong run game and capable QB play. Unfortunately, they ran into the hottest offense in the league and lost 35-24 in Arrowhead.
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The NFC Championship Game showcased the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers in Levi Stadium. Behind Jimmy Garoppolo, the 49ers had one of the more potent offenses in the league, and they backed that up with an elite defense that shut Aaron Rodgers down for much of the game. They easily ran away with a 37-20 victory.
Who Won the Super Bowl in 2019?
The Kansas City Chiefs, in their first of back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, won this game 31-20 against the San Francisco 49ers. It was the first Super Bowl for the organization, their last championship coming in 1970 before the merger.
Patrick Mahomes did it all in this game, completing 23 of 35 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns. Additionally, he led the team in rushing yards with 53. The Super Bowl victory was the first of head coach Andy Reid’s career, having made it only one other time with the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2004. He lost that game to the New England Patriots.