Archive · 20 Jan 2026
NFL Divisional Round 2026: Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, Rams advance
The NFL Divisional Round 2026 was full of exciting games.
The Denver Broncos won a close game against the Buffalo Bills in overtime, but their quarterback Bo Nix got hurt.
The New England Patriots had a strong win against the Houston Texans.
In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks had a big win over the San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Rams won a tight game against the Chicago Bears in overtime.
These wins mean the Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, and Rams will play in the next round to decide who goes to the Super Bowl.
Denver Broncos beat Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime; Bo Nix injured, Jarret Stidham to start next game.
New England Patriots dominated Houston Texans with five turnovers, including a pick-six.
Seattle Seahawks crushed San Francisco 49ers 41-6, avenging earlier regular-season split.
Los Angeles Rams edged Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime, advancing to NFC Championship.
Top seeds Denver and Seattle showed dominance in their respective conferences.
- Who
- Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams
- What
- NFL Divisional Round 2026 games
- When
- Weekend of the Divisional Round
- Where
- Denver, New England, Seattle, Chicago
- Why
- To advance to the AFC and NFC Championships
AFC Teams
NFC Teams
AFC Teams
AFC Teams
Denver Broncos and New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship.
NFC Teams
Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams advanced to the NFC Championship.
- Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills
- 33-30 (OT)
- New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans
- Convincing performance, 5 turnovers forced
- Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
- 41-6
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears
- 20-17 (OT)
- Bo Nix
- Fractured ankle, season-ending injury
- Jarret Stidham
- Backup quarterback for Denver Broncos
- Drake Maye
- Threw for 179 yards
- Sam Darnold
- Strong outing, avenged past playoff demons
- Caleb Williams
- Late heroics in Bears vs. Rams game
