The wild-card round of the 2025-26 NFL playoffs certainly lived up to its name. The weekend was filled with compelling games, tight finishes, and a few remarkable upsets.

NFL playoff power rankings undergo a shake up after Patriots, Bears, Rams, Bills, 49ers wins. Who is up in rankings? Who is down after first round?

The Arizona Cardinals are having one of their worst seasons in recent history, and it is happening when the NFC West might be having its best year. The Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers all have at least 10 wins. All are on track to make the playoffs and all have a real shot at the top seed in the conference.

Here's how every team stacks up heading into the Conference Championship games. Get the latest NFL news and opinion at DAZN News.

NFL playoff power rankings after divisional round games: Where are Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks ranked?

While those atop the NFL standings are jostling for postseason seeding, a similarly contentious battle is taking place in the cellar. Entering Week 18, the Raiders, Giants, Jets, Titans and Cardinals all sat at the bottom of the league standings, meaning they had a chance to land a crown jewel of sorts in terms of draft position.

A trip to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara is on the line on Sunday as the New England Patriots visit the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, with the winner facing the winner of the NFC title game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.