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    Ah, the NFL playoffs. A time for fans to come together and argue over who is the best team in the league from the regular season to the conference championships, to the Super Bowl. And what better way to settle those arguments than by creating friendly competition in football pools? That’s where the NFL Playoff Pool comes in. But even if you’re not a big football fan, you can still get in on the fun by participating in a pool. 

    The National Football League (NFL) playoff bracket is made up of seven teams from the American Football Conference (AFC) and seven teams from the National Football Conference (NFC). There are four divisions in each conference, and the winner of each division automatically qualifies for the playoffs.

    So what is an NFL playoff pool? It’s a way to create friendly competition on the outcome of the playoffs postseason. Of course, there’s always the chance you could lose your shirt if you don’t pick the right team, but that’s all part of the fun. 

    NFL Playoff Pools are a great way to make the playoffs more exhilarating, especially if your favorite team doesn’t make it to the championship games. They are also a great way to get people together to watch football and share their energy and excitement. 

    NFL Playoff Bracket Pools

    In this type of pool, you’ll try to correctly predict the outcome of all of the NFL playoff games, from the wild card round all the way to the Super Bowl. It’s a great way to test your knowledge of the league, and it can also be quite lucrative if you come out on top. Just be warned: predicting the NFL playoffs is notoriously tricky. Don’t get too confident if you make a few early correct picks. After all, anything can happen in the playoffs, and that’s part of what makes them so exciting to watch.

    If you’re looking for a simple NFL pool format that will let you showcase your prognosticating prowess, look no further than the Playoff Bracket pool. In this type of pool, participants pick every match-up in every round of the playoffs before they start. You can also customize your pools on RunYourPool to configure a multiplier for each round to add additional weight to your games and create a tiebreaker option for the Super Bowl. 

    Of course, it can be tough to make all the correct picks with so many games to choose from. That’s why it’s essential to do your research before making your selections. 

    NFL Playoff Power Ranking Pools

    Most NFL fans are used to the term “Power Rankings.” It’s a way of listing teams from strongest to weakest, whether it’s based on stats or perception. But what about ranking all the NFL playoff teams? That’s what the NFL Playoff Power Ranking pool format is all about. 

    Pool members rank all 14 NFL teams competing in the playoffs from strongest (14 points) to weakest (1 point). And just like that, you’ve got a little bit of friendly competition. So go ahead and rank those teams. The weaker ones need all the support they can get.

    The catch? You only get one shot at it. So choose wisely, or you’ll be stuck rooting for the losing team come Super Bowl Sunday. But whether you pick the winning team or not, one thing is for sure: you’re guaranteed to have a good time. 

    NFL Playoff Precision Pools

    Are your Playoff Pick’Em pools feeling a little stale? Are you looking for a way to mix things up and add some excitement? Well, then you need NFL Playoff Precision pools! Unlike traditional Pick’Em pools, which often end up with many members tied for the lead, Playoff Precision pools reward your members for picking the correct amount of total game points. With this scoring wrinkle, your members must put their knowledge of the NFL to the test if they want to come out on top. 

    This scoring system will give an edge to the members who can correctly pick the combined total score in each game. The commissioner of your pool can decide precisely what number of points they want to be distributed in your pool. 

    Each week, pool members try to pick the winners of all the playoff games, as well as the combined total score of both teams in each game. Points are awarded for correct picks AND for how close to the correct combined point total they were. It’s a great way to add some extra excitement to the playoffs and root for your favorite team (or teams!) even if they’re not playing in the big game.

    This competitively natured pool is sure to add some extra excitement to your pool and make it more rewarding for the members who can correctly pick the winners and losers of each playoff game.

    Organizing Your Playoff Pool

    If you are looking to start an NFL Playoff Pool, there are a few things you need to know. First, you need to find a group that wants to play. Second, you need to decide on the rules of the pool. And third, you need to find a way to keep track of everyone’s picks (hello RunYourPool!). Once you have those three things figured out, you’re ready to kick off your NFL Playoff Pool. 

    Once you’ve got the basics down and chosen your commissioner and your pool type, it’s time to start inviting people to join in on the fun! An excellent way to get started is by sending out an email, starting a text thread, sending a Facebook invite to all your friends, or starting an office pool with other fans who might be interested in adding some spice to their NFL experience this year. 

    RunYourPool Makes Running Your Pool Simple and Fun

    RunYourPool’s website makes it easy for members to log in and make their picks directly, without any calculation errors. Plus, it takes care of all the heavy math for you (looking at you commissioners). There’s no need to distribute standings either. Members can log in to the site to see updates. Plus, every pool hosted at RunYourPool.com comes with a free, private message board. So your pool’s members can stay in touch and discuss the action. Sign up today and get ready for some serious fun!

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    Matt K

    Matt is the Social Media Manager at RYP and currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts. He has experience managing social media accounts with agencies, small brands, and large companies. He’s a diehard New England sports fanatic, and if he’s not watching the Celtics, he can be found roaming around Boston discovering all that the city has to offer.

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