The NFL is discussing a huge potential change to its playoff format starting next season, which would revolutionize the postseason like never before.
According to an explosive report from CBS, league brass are planning to sit down after the Super Bowl to discuss the seeding situation and who has home-field advantage.
In the report, CBS states that the league is considering giving the top four teams home games in the playoffs based on winning percentage.
As it stands, home field advantage is automatically awarded to each division winner, regardless of their regular season record.
The current format was at a disadvantage for the Vikings (14-3), who begin their postseason adventure on the road against the Rams (10-7) on Monday night.
Many believe the game should be held in Minnesota, but Sam Darnold and company blew their chance to win the NFC North by losing to the Lions on the final day of the regular season.
Sam Darnold and the Vikings are on the road in the playoffs despite their 14-win season
Roger Goodell and NFL ready to discuss change in seeding structure
In doing so, they became the first 14-win team in NFL history to not win their division, while the Rams were able to clinch the NFC West despite only winning 10 games.
Under the proposed new format, the Vikings would remain in Minnesota until the Super Bowl.
At the end of the regular season, even opposing players admitted they felt it was unfair for the Vikings to go on the road after a 14-win season, and Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown spoke to reporters afterward. of his victory in Week 18. .
Amon-Ra St. Brown admitted it was unfair that the 14-win Vikings were on the road for the playoffs.
“Obviously, if you win the division, you should obviously get a playoff spot, but to have a 14-win team have to go on the road is kind of crazy,” he said.
“But I guess I don't make the rules.”
Ultimately, the Vikings-Rams Wild Card game won't actually be a home game for either team, after it was moved out of Los Angeles in the wake of the ongoing wildfires.
Instead, the Arizona Cardinals have temporarily loaned their stadium to the Rams, and the Los Angeles logo will be painted at midfield before the game.