History of the NFL Playoffs: A Look Back at Memorable Moments

A Look Back at Memorable Moments and Insights for Betting NFL Playoffs

Writer’s Quick History of the NFL Playoffs

In 1933, the league introduced the NFL Championship Game to determine the winner.

The first of these games saw the Chicago Bears defeat the New York Giants in a close 23-21 match.

For several years, the playoff format was straightforward, with the two division winners facing off in a single game to decide the champion.

However, as the league grew, so did the playoff structure.

By 1950, the NFL had introduced tiebreaker playoff games to settle division leads, adding more excitement and unpredictability to the postseason.


Want to know more? See our NFL Futures to Reach the Playoffs

 

Bet the NFL | NFL Live Betting MyBookie Betting Lines for each game

^ Top
  ^ Top
 

The following NFL betting lines are based on MyBookie Sportsbook.

 

2025 NFL Conference Championship

See who clashes in the opening act of the NFL season with this Conference Championship game schedule.

Matchup   Time TV Location
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Super Bowl Sunday        
Kansas City   @  Philadelphia 6:30 PM FOX Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Betting Lines for NFL Games | Conference Championship Games of the NFL Season
   
 

   

I have read enough, I need to place my bet now. What to do?

MyBookie NFL Lines Today
MyBookie Odds for the Games
 
 

MyBookie NFL


NFL Top Betting Odds | Sportsbook Odds


^ Top