They received a wild card spot after both preliminaries and semifinals in order to advance.

The Vikings then got the final wild card spot thanks to their win over the Saints.

In 1980, the team posted an 11-5 record, but only managed a wild card spot and were sent packing after a loss to the Cowboys.

Garrard led the Jaguars to an 11-5 record and a wild card spot in the playoffs.

The following year, the Browns earned a wild card spot with a 10-4 record.

Oakland also has a possibility of a wild card spot, if a handful of things fall the right way.

The win improved Tampa Bay's record to 8-6, and put them in control of a wild card spot.

The Dodgers would still make the playoffs after being awarded the wild card spot.

Otherwise, one or more wild card spots would be given based on the team's overall record in both halves.

Teams who did not win would qualify for wild card spots.