When was the playoff system first implemented in the NFL?
1925
1933
1941
1950
Answer
The National Football League (NFL) first implemented a playoff system in 1933, when the four division champions competed in a single-elimination tournament to determine the league champion. The tournament expanded to eight teams in 1940 and to 12 teams in 1967. The current playoff format, which features 14 teams, was adopted in 1990.
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