No, an NFL playoff game cannot end in a tie. In the preseason and regular season, games can end in ties. However, with the league needing a team to move on to the next round of the playoffs, there is no possibility of a tie in the postseason.

The NFL playoffs are one week away and most of the field is set entering Week 18. Here's what to know about the postseason format and bracket.

Dallas Goedert's touchdown gave the Eagles the lead after officials picked up an ineligible receiver flag in the Wild Card playoff game against the 49ers.

The league office continues to apply its own interpretation to the catch rule. One which focuses exclusively on the third step in the process of completing the catch being the receiver getting a third foot down.