NFL plans to review playoff format after concerns over seeding rules

The NFL plans to reevaluate its playoff format after five years of a seven-team-per-conference system. Recent playoff matchups raised concerns, as teams with worse records hosted games against higher-seeded opponents, prompting scrutiny of the current seeding rules. The league may consider changing the playoff structure to award home games based on overall win percentages instead of division titles. This approach would align more closely with the NBA's playoff seeding system, which has faced criticism for diminishing the importance of divisions. Past proposals for similar changes have not gained traction, and the NFL's popularity complicates potential adjustments. The league's ratings have declined, which may influence discussions about the playoff format moving forward.