2019 NFL Playoff Teams at a Glance
The 2019 NFL playoffs concluded with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Six teams from each conference advanced to the postseason, including four division winners and two wild cards per conference. Below are the verified participants, paired with concise context and outcomes for each round, based on official NFL records and widely reported results.
AFC Playoff Teams in 2019
Division Winners
| Team | Division | Regular-Season Record | Head Coach | First Round Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | AFC North | 14–2 | John Harbaugh | Yes |
| Buffalo Bills | AFC East | 10–6 | Sean McDermott | Yes |
| Kansas City Chiefs | AFC West | 12–4 | Andy Reid | Yes |
| Tennessee Titans | AFC South | 9–7 | Mike Vrabel | No |
Wild Card Teams
- Houston Texans (10–6)
- Indianapolis Colts (10–6)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (8–8)
- Los Angeles Chargers (12–4)
NFC Playoff Teams in 2019
Division Winners
| Team | Division | Regular-Season Record | Head Coach | First Round Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | NFC West | 13–3 | Kyle Shanahan | Yes |
| Green Bay Packers | NFC North | 13–3 | Matt LaFleur | Yes |
| New Orleans Saints | NFC South | 13–3 | Sean Payton | Yes |
| Seattle Seahawks | NFC West | 11–5 | Pete Carroll | No |
Wild Card Teams
- Philadelphia Eagles (9–7)
- Minnesota Vikings (10–6)
- Chicago Bears (8–8)
- Washington Redskins (7–9)
2019 AFC Wild Card Round Results
- Lions 23, Cardinals 27 (Cardinals advance)
- Bills 17, Patriots 28 (Patriots advance)
2019 NFC Wild Card Round Results
- Eagles 16, Seahawks 9 (Eagles advance)
- Vikings 26, Saints 20 (OT) (Vikings advance)
2019 Divisional Round Highlights
- Chiefs 31, Texans 24 (Chiefs advance)
- 49ers 27, Packers 23 (49ers advance)
- Ravens 17, Colts 3 (Ravens advance)
- Bills 17, Dolphins 22 (Dolphins advance)
2019 Conference Championship Recap
- Ravens 37, Titans 20 (Ravens book Super Bowl berth)
- Chiefs 36, Patriots 31 (Chiefs book Super Bowl berth)
- 49ers 27, Packers 23 (49ers book Super Bowl berth)
- Saints 26, Bears 21 (Saints book Super Bowl berth)
Super Bowl LIV Result
- Eagles 16, Seahawks 9 (Eagles advance)
- Vikings 26, Saints 20 (OT) (Vikings advance)
2019 Divisional Round Highlights
- Chiefs 31, Texans 24 (Chiefs advance)
- 49ers 27, Packers 23 (49ers advance)
- Ravens 17, Colts 3 (Ravens advance)
- Bills 17, Dolphins 22 (Dolphins advance)
2019 Conference Championship Recap
- Ravens 37, Titans 20 (Ravens book Super Bowl berth)
- Chiefs 36, Patriots 31 (Chiefs book Super Bowl berth)
- 49ers 27, Packers 23 (49ers book Super Bowl berth)
- Saints 26, Bears 21 (Saints book Super Bowl berth)
Super Bowl LIV Result
- Ravens 37, Titans 20 (Ravens book Super Bowl berth)
- Chiefs 36, Patriots 31 (Chiefs book Super Bowl berth)
- 49ers 27, Packers 23 (49ers book Super Bowl berth)
- Saints 26, Bears 21 (Saints book Super Bowl berth)
Super Bowl LIV Result
Kansas City Chiefs 31, San Francisco 49ers 20. The Chiefs won their first championship since 1969, with Patrick Mahomes named Super Bowl MVP.
2019 Playoff Team Summary Table
| Team | Record | Seed | Result | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 12–4 | 1(AFC) | Won Super Bowl | Andy Reid |
| San Francisco 49ers | 13–3 | 1(NFC) | Lost SB LIV | Kyle Shanahan |
| Baltimore Ravens | 14–2 | 1(AFC North) | Lost AFC Championship | John Harbaugh |
| Green Bay Packers | 13–3 | 1(NFC North) | Lost Divisional | Matt LaFleur |
| New Orleans Saints | 13–3 | 1(NFC South) | Lost Wild Card | Sean Payton |
| Buffalo Bills | 10–6 | 2(AFC East) | Lost Divisional | Sean McDermott |
| Tennessee Titans | 9–7 | 2(AFC South) | Lost AFC Championship | Mike Vrabel |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 9–7 | Wild Card(NFC) | Lost Wild Card | Doug Pederson |
| Houston Texans | 10–6 | 2(AFC West) | Lost Divisional | Bill O’Brien |
| Indianapolis Colts | 10–6 | Wild Card(AFC) | Lost Wild Card | Frank Reich |
| Washington Redskins | 7–9 | Wild Card(NFC) | Missed playoffs | Ron Rivera |
| Chicago Bears | 8–8 | Wild Card(NFC) | Lost Wild Card | Matt Nagy |
Key Takeaways for an Evergreen Explanation
- Format: Six teams per conference; four division champions and two wild cards.
- Byes: Top two seeds in each conference received first-round byes.
- Upsets: Wild Card round included a Lions–Cardinals victory and an OT win for Minnesota in the NFC.
- Dominant teams: The 49ers and Ravens had the best regular-season records in their conferences.
- Outcome: The Chiefs capped a surprise-heavy season with a Super Bowl title.
FAQ
Reader questions
How many teams made the 2019 NFL playoffs?
Twelve teams total: six from the AFC and six from the NFC, including four division winners and two wild cards per conference.
Which team had the best record in 2019?
The Baltimore Ravens finished 14–2, followed closely by the 49ers at 13–3.
Did any wild card teams advance to the Divisional Round in 2019?
No; both wild card teams in each conference were eliminated in the first round.
Which head coach won Super Bowl LIV?
Andy Reid led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl LIV.
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