Is the MLB Wildcard game considered a playoff game?

Two wild-card teams in each league play each other in a single-game playoff after the end of the regular season. The winner of each league’s Wild Card Game advances to face the top-seeded team in that league’s Division Series. Through the 2018 postseason, 19 of the 30 MLB franchises have appeared in a Wild Card Game.

What is the schedule for the American League playoffs?

American LeagueDateGameStart timeWednesday, Sept. 30Rays (1) vs. Blue Jays (8)4 p.m. ETWednesday, Sept. 30Athletics (2) vs. White Sox (7)3 p.m. ETWednesday, Sept. 30Twins (3) vs. Astros (6)1 p.m. ETWednesday, Sept. 30Indians (4) vs. Yankees (5)7 p.m. ET5 •

What time does the American League Wild Card game start?

8 p.m. ET

Who gets a bye in NFL playoffs?

The top seed from each conference receives a bye in the first round which automatically advances them to the second round is dubbed the divisional round and hosts the lowest-remaining seed from the first round (seed 4, 5, 6, or 7), and the other two winners from the wild-card round play each other with the higher seed …

Who has the hardest schedule in the NFL 2020?

2020 NFL strength of schedule (toughest to easiest):New England Patriots . 537.New York Jets . 533.Miami Dolphins . 529.San Francisco 49ers . 527.T-5. Buffalo Bills . 525.T-5. Detroit Lions . 525.T-5. Atlanta Falcons . 525.T-8. Arizona Cardinals . 518.

Are the Dallas Cowboys allowing fans?

The Cowboys are one of 18 franchises that have hosted some fans at games this year, a decision that the NFL has permitted each team to make since the start of the season. Given the recent sharp spike in COVID cases and hospitalizations, some of those organizations will be decreasing or otherwise limiting attendance.

Are Steelers allowing fans?

COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Steelers Say No Fans At Heinz Field For Sunday’s Game Against Baltimore Ravens. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers announced Wednesday that no fans will be allowed at Heinz Field on Sunday for the team’s rescheduled game against the Baltimore Ravens due to coronavirus mitigation efforts.