In this episode of Buffed Up Sports, I am diving into the heavy debate surrounding NFL playoff seeding. The Detroit Lions finished the season at 9-8, a winning record, yet we’re watching teams with losing records host home playoff games. It’s a tough pill to swallow, and it’s time to talk about changing the system.

I reflect on the frustration of the Lions missing the playoffs. I break down why the NFL needs to move away from seeding by division winners and move toward seeding by record. And I give my Wild Card Weekend predictions. 

What do you think? Should the NFL reward the best records with home-field advantage, or is the division rivalry too important to change? Let me know your Wild Card picks in the comments!

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Chapter markers: 

0:00 - Heartbroken about the Lions missing the playoffs

01:44 - My problem with the NFL Playoffs bracket

04:40 - My solution to fix the NFL Playoffs bracket

08:14 - Wild Card Weekend predictions