NFL playoffs kick off with players set to earn up to $171,000

The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with twelve teams competing. The postseason generates significant revenue from ticket sales, parking, and concessions, benefiting both teams and players. Player compensation for the playoffs is based on how far teams advance. This season, players earn between $49,500 for wild card games and $171,000 for winning the Super Bowl. Despite the playoff pay seeming low, players receive about half of the NFL's total revenue, which includes substantial income from TV deals.