Wild Card Weekend

Wild Card Weekend refers to the first round of the National Football League (NFL) playoffs, which takes place after the conclusion of the regular season. During this weekend, teams that did not secure a division title but qualified for the playoffs through wild card berths compete for a chance to advance to the next round. Typically held in early January, Wild Card Weekend features matchups between lower-seeded teams, with the winners moving on to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The term “wild card” is derived from the concept of unpredictability, highlighting the opportunity for teams that were not division champions to contend for the championship.