It's not just a trophy on the line — here's how you can enter for a chance to win The GIST's Pro Football Playoffs Bracket Challenge.

• If this is your first time filling out a bracket with The GIST, head to the top of this page and create an account. If you've filled one out for previous tournaments, sign in.

• Navigate to the "Make your picks" page and pick your winners for each round of the playoffs by clicking on the team you think will advance. You can enter up to three brackets — but make sure you fill them out completely.

• Points are awarded for every winner you pick correctly. The value increases per round (quarter-finals are worth 4 Points each, semifinals are worth 6 Points each, and the championship game is worth 8 Points).

• Any GISTer who predicts the combined final score of the championship-winning game (Team 1's total points + Team 2's total points) will receive an additional 5 points.

• The deadline to submit a bracket is Friday, January 17th at 12:59 p.m. ET.

• Check back to see how your bracket's doing on the live leaderboard.

• Winners will be announced in The GIST's Sports News newsletter and on The GIST's socials, so keep an eye out.

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