NFL bracket
Definition
A visual diagram or chart that outlines the seeding, matchups, and progression of teams in the National Football League (NFL) playoffs, typically used during the postseason to predict or track the path to the Super Bowl.
An entry or prediction sheet for NFL playoff games, often filled out by fans in bracket challenge contests to forecast tournament winners.
Examples
My NFL bracket was looking flawless until the underdog wild card team pulled off the upset of the century.
Office pools turn coworkers into bracket geniuses overnight, or at least until Week 1 of the playoffs shatters their dreams.
She nailed her NFL bracket so perfectly, we're convinced she hacked into the commissioner's office.
Filling out an NFL bracket is like playing fantasy football with actual glory on the line—minus the participation trophy.