The NFL playoffs are a series of elimination games that determine the champion of the National Football League. They typically begin in early January, following the regular season, and feature the top teams from both the AFC and NFC conferences. The playoffs consist of several rounds, including the Wild Card round, Divisional round, Conference Championships, and culminate in the Super Bowl. Each round of the playoffs is a single-elimination format, meaning that teams must win to advance. The two conference champions then face off in the Super Bowl, where the ultimate winner is crowned as the league champion for that season.