NFL Playoff Picture for January 2026 & Which Games Have Highest Stakes Today (January 4)

There’s a full slate of NFL games on today, but currently, only 2 games have real NFL playoff implications.

All the games “matter” when it comes to standing in the NFL draft, which takes place every April. Today will solidify that draft order, with the teams with the worst records picking early and the teams with better records picking later on.

We’re taking a look at the current NFL playoff picture.

Keep reading to find out more…

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