NFL Considers Revising Playoff Format to Address Home-Field Advantage Concerns

Proposed changes could prioritize win percentages over division titles for home playoff games, following criticism of current system.

The NFL is reportedly exploring adjustments to its playoff format during the upcoming offseason, including changes to how home-field advantage is determined.
The current system grants home playoff games to division winners regardless of their overall records, which has led to criticism over perceived imbalances in fairness.
One proposal under consideration would award home games to the top four teams in each conference based on win percentage, rather than division standings.
The debate gained traction after the 14-3 Minnesota Vikings, who had the NFC's second-best record, were assigned a road game due to finishing second in their division.
The NFL previously expanded its playoff field to 14 teams in 2020, adding a seventh seed and eliminating the second seed's first-round bye to increase postseason participation and revenue.