The Divisional Round is a stage in the NFL Playoffs that follows the Wild Card Round. It features the top teams from each conference, including the AFC and NFC, competing for a chance to advance to the Conference Championships. The matchups are determined by seeding, with the highest seeds facing the lowest seeds. In this round, four games are played, typically on the second weekend of January. The winners of these games move on to the Conference Championship games, where they compete for a spot in the Super Bowl. The Divisional Round is crucial for teams aiming for the championship title.