2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s clinched and who is still fighting to reach the postseason after Week 17
In the NFC, wins for both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings set up a must-see Week 18 clash with the winner claiming the No. 1 seed, a playoff bye and the NFC North crown, and the loser receiving the No. 5 seed.
NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 Standings and AFC, NFC Wild Card
Updated 2024-25 NFL playoff picture, standings, AFC/NFC Wild Card race as of Week 18 (2024). A look at the top seeds and teams in the hunt for the NFL playoffs.
NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18: How AFC North, NFC South can be decided; Bengals alive, need lots of help
The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 18, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed -- which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage -- a division title or a playoff berth this week.
NFL playoff picture after Week 17: Vikings, Lions to battle in finale for NFC No. 1 seed
The final AFC playoff spot is up for grabs with the Broncos facing a win-and-in Week 18. If they lose, the Bengals and Dolphins are lurking.
NFL playoff picture: AFC standings shift in Week 17 following Christmas shake-up
Week 17 began on Christmas day with two huge AFC games featuring four playoff teams. On Thursday night, we also saw a potential playoff team keep pace in the NFC. Saturday’s three games had four playoff hopefuls in the mix.
NFL playoff schedule, bracket: AFC, NFC dates, locations
The NFL playoffs begin Jan. 11 with wild-card weekend, and Super Bowl LIX is Feb. 9 in New Orleans. Here's the schedule and projected bracket.
NFL News: AFC Playoff Picture Gets More Complicated With Dolphins Win
With the Indianapolis Colts losing and the Miami Dolphins winning, the AFC playoff picture has just gotten even more complicated heading into NFL Week 18.
NFL playoff picture: Clinching and seeding scenarios to know for Week 18
Here's what we know about the NFL playoff bracket and what's still yet to be decided entering the final week of the regular season.
NFL playoff picture and draft order Week 17: Vikings hang on in race for top seed as Rams, Commanders clinch
The Vikings beat the Packers at home on Sunday to get to 14-2 on the season. That moved them into the lead in the NFC North. The division will come down to their game next week in Detroit. As of now, the Lions are looking at a first-round bye in the playoffs.
NFL playoff scenarios Week 18: How Buccaneers, Falcons, Broncos, Dolphins, Bengals clinch
How Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals can clinch final berth in NFL postseason this week.
NFL playoff scenarios Week 17: NFC field's final berths could be clinched
One side of the NFL playoff picture could be close to its final form in Week 17, as the last berths in the NFC could be clinched on Sunday.
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NFL playoff picture: Texans poised for potentially easier Wild Card Round matchup
If the season were to end today, the Houston Texans would face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round.
How the Bengals, Broncos, Dolphins can make the NFL playoffs
The final AFC playoff spot will be awarded to either the Broncos, Bengals or Dolphins in Week 18. Here's what needs to happen for each team to clinch.
NFL Week 17 grades: Chargers earn 'A+' for playoff-clinching Saturday win; Bengals get 'B' for wild OT victory
Welcome to the Week 17 grades! After starting Week 17 off with a Christmas doubleheader on Wednesday, the NFL added another ...
Major update to Bills playoff opponent after Broncos loss
After the Cincinnati Bengals' thrilling overtime victory over the Denver Broncos, the AFC 7 seed is still wide open.
NFL Week 18 game picks: Odds and predictions for every matchup
It's Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season and experts are weighing in on the final games before the playoffs. Here's an early look ...