Across
- 1. The grandeur and excitement of playoff games.
- 4. Heightened level of competition in playoff games.
- 6. Term for an unexpectedly successful underdog in the playoffs.
- 7. An exciting and closely contested playoff game.
- 8. Grouping of teams based on geographical proximity.
- 11. Remarkable and exceptional performances in playoff games.
- 12. Term for an unexpectedly successful underdog in the playoffs.
- 15. Intense competition and history between two teams.
- 17. Making up for previous losses with success in the playoffs.
- 20. Team expected to lose, often with a lower seed.
- 21. Meeting between two teams who faced each other earlier in the season.
- 24. The process of removing teams from the playoff contention.
- 27. The honor and prestige associated with winning in the playoffs.
- 28. Stressful and suspenseful moments in playoff games.
Down
- 1. Championship game concluding the NFL playoffs.
- 2. Opening round featuring non-division winners.
- 3. Final stage before the Super Bowl with one team from each conference.
- 5. High-stakes matchup between talented teams.
- 7. The ultimate goal of winning a championship.
- 9. Additional periods used to break ties in playoff games.
- 10. Round following the Wild Card with eight remaining teams.
- 13. Ranking assigned to teams based on regular-season performance.
- 14. Automatic advancement to the next playoff round.
- 16. Visual representation of the playoff matchups.
- 18. Positive or negative swing in a team's performance during the playoffs.
- 19. Intense and emotional moments in playoff contests.
- 22. Achieving success in a playoff game.
- 23. Positive or negative swing in a team's performance during the playoffs.
- 25. Post-game festivities following a playoff victory.
- 26. Unexpected victory by a lower-seeded team.