Kansas City, Missouri – As the NFL season progresses, the Kansas City Chiefs are setting their sights on a historic third consecutive Super Bowl victory. With their recent nail-biting win, the Chiefs have clinched a spot in the 2024 playoffs, marking their 10th straight postseason appearance.

The Chiefs’ journey to the playoffs has been marked by close victories, with nine wins coming by a margin of seven points or fewer. Their resilience on the field has sealed their spot in the postseason once again, putting them one step closer to matching the New England Patriots’ all-time playoff streak record.

With the regular season winding down, the playoff field is starting to take shape. Currently, the Chiefs are the only team to have secured a playoff spot, with several others vying for their chance to compete for the Lombardi Trophy.

In the NFL playoffs, a total of 14 teams – seven from each conference – will compete for a chance to advance to the Super Bowl. The playoff field consists of four division winners and three wild-card teams, with the top seed in each conference earning a bye to the Divisional Round.

Teams will be seeded from No. 1 to No. 7 in each conference, with matchups determined by regular-season records. The opening round will see the No. 2 seed facing off against the No. 7 seed, the No. 3 seed against the No. 6 seed, and the No. 4 seed against the No. 5 seed.

As the postseason draws near, fans can expect an exciting lineup of games, culminating in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The road to the championship promises to be filled with thrilling matchups and intense competition as teams battle it out for ultimate victory.