NFL Playoffs Decided

Monday, December 29, 2008 -- It was a wild day in the NFL, all 34 teams have played their 16 games each and the results are final. Here is a thumbnail sketch of who is in and who is out.

Sports Pundit will also offer a more in-depth look at week 17’s results and the upcoming playoffs.

The NFC: Who Is In

The New York Giants won the NFC East and have a first-round bye and also own home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Carolina Panthers are the winners of the NFC South and also earned a first-round bye.

The Arizona Cardinals are the champs of the NFC West. The Minnesota Vikings secured the NFC North.

The NFC Wild-Cards go to two bird teams—the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles.

NFC teams that will be watching the playoffs at home include the Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys.

The AFC: Who Is In

The Tennessee Titans are the winners of the AFC South and secured a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers took the AFC North and get a first-round bye.

The Miami Dolphins are the AFC East champs. The San Diego Chargers are the best in the AFC West.

The AFC Wild-Card clubs are the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens.

AFC teams that will be on the golf course include the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, New England Patriots and Denver Broncos.

The 2008-2009 Playoff Schedule

Jan. 3, 2009: AFC and NFC Wild-Card contests (NBC).

Jan. 4, 2009: AFC wild-card game (CBS); NFC wild-card game (Fox)

Jan. 10, 2009: AFC divisional playoff game (CBS); NFC divisional playoff game (Fox)

Jan. 11, 2009: AFC divisional playoff game (CBS); NFC divisional playoff game (Fox)

Jan. 18, 2009: AFC Championship Game (CBS); NFC Championship Game (Fox)

Feb. 1: Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (NBC)