One more week to go in NFL During the regular season, the playoff races are as wild and chaotic as ever. The AFC and NFC each have 12 teams still mathematically alive in Week 17. Entering Week 18, the AFC still has three playoff berths up for grabs. The AFC East-title showdown between the Bills and Dolphins highlights the action. In the NFC, six teams are fighting for the final two spots.
Below, the tiebreakers for each team will be explained. A breakdown of the current standings and what each contender is up against.
AFC playoff picture
| 1 |
z-Ravens |
13 |
3 |
0 |
.813 |
+210 |
| 2 |
x-dolphins |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
+112 |
| 3 | Y-leaders |
10 |
6 |
0 |
.625 |
+76 |
| 4 | Jaguars |
9 |
7 |
0 |
.563 |
+14 |
| 5 | x-Browns | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | +51 |
| 6 | Bills | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | +133 |
| 7 | Colts | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | -15 |
| 8 | Texans | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | +20 |
| 9 | The Steelers | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | -27 |
| 10 | E-Bengals | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | -35 |
| 11 | e-Broncos | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | -2 |
| 12 | E-Riders | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | -12 |
| 13 | E-Jets | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | -101 |
| 14 | E-Titans | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | -70 |
| 15 | E-chargers | 5 | 11 | 0 | .333 | -51 |
| 16 | E-Patriots | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | -116 |
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x-clinched playoff berth
y-clinched section
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what to do Know: The Ravens took over the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a Week 17 win over the Dolphins. They got a bye in the first round.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Steelers
Miami Dolphins
What to know: Despite the loss to Baltimore, Miami remains the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The Dolphins will play the Bills next week for the AFC East title.
Rest of the schedule: Bills against
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs wrapped up the AFC West title and are currently the No. 1 seed in the AFC due to home-field advantage. 3 ranks.
Rest of the schedule: on chargers
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Jaguars are still 4th in the AFC and still in first place in the AFC South. The Jaguars hold the head-to-head tiebreaker for the division lead over the Texans and Colts.
Rest of the schedule: In Titans
What to know: The Browns are ranked No. 5 in the AFC, and the Ravens won't be able to advance any higher by clinching the division.
Rest of the schedule: In Bengal
Buffalo Bills
What to know: The Bills are 6th in wins over the Patriots. They will play the Dolphins next week for the AFC East title
Rest of the schedule: In dolphins
Indianapolis Colts
What to know: After the win over the Raiders, the Colts are currently No. 7 in the AFC, holding a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Texans (No. 8) and Steelers (No. 9). Indianapolis and Houston will play next week to keep the season alive, as a Colts win would clinch a playoff spot.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Texans
Houston Texans
What to know: Houston is currently ranked No. 8 and sits out of the playoffs after a win over Tennessee and a tiebreaker against Indianapolis for No. Dropped to 7th place. The Texans hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Steelers, and a win would keep their postseason chances alive.
Rest of the schedule: In Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers
What to know: The Steelers continued in the hunt with a win over the Seahawks. Pittsburgh (No. 9) loses a back-to-back tiebreaker against the Colts and Texans. They need a win over the Ravens and some help to make the postseason.
Rest of the schedule: At Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
What to know: The Bengals were eliminated from the playoffs by losing to the Chiefs.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Browns
What to know: Even with their win over the Chargers, the Broncos were eliminated from the playoffs.
Rest of the schedule: In Riders
Las Vegas Raiders
What to know: Riders were removed.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Broncos
What to know: The jets were removed.
Rest of the schedule: In Patriots
Los Angeles Chargers
What to know: Chargers are removed.
Rest of the schedule: Against the leaders
Tennessee Titans
What to know: The Titans were eliminated.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Jaguars
New England Patriots
What to know: Patriots are eliminated.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Jets
NFC playoff picture
| 1 |
z-49ers |
12 |
4 |
0 |
.773 |
+194 |
| 2 |
x-Cowboys |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
+166 |
| 3 | y-lions | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | +56 |
| 4 |
Buccaneers |
8 |
8 |
0 |
.500 |
+14 |
| 5 | x-eagles | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | +22 |
| 6 | x-rams | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | +26 |
| 7 | Bakers | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | +25 |
| 8 | Sea hawks | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | -39 |
| 9 | Saints | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | +44 |
| 10 | Vikings | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | -8 |
| 11 | Electric bears | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | -11 |
| 12 | Hawks | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | -21 |
| 13 | Electric trolls | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | -158 |
| 14 | Electrical commanders | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | -161 |
| 15 | E-cardinals | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | -124 |
| 16 | E-Panthers | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | -171 |
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What to know: The 49ers had home-field advantage in the NFC with their win and the Eagles loss. They get a first-round bye.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Rams
What to know: A win over the Dallas Lions and a loss to the Eagles Cardinals returns to No. 2. They clinched the NFC East with a win the following week.
Rest of the schedule: At Commanders
Detroit Lions
What to know: The Lions have clinched the NFC North and are currently 3rd in the NFC.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What to know: The Buccaneers continue to lead the NFC South despite their loss to the Saints. They can grab the tiebreaker based on best winning percentage in common games and clinch the division with a win next week.
Rest of the schedule: In Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles
What to know: The Eagles finished 5th in the NFC — falling out of the division lead after losing to the Cardinals. Philadelphia needs a win and a Dallas loss in Week 18 to clinch the NFC East.
Rest of the schedule: At Giants
Los Angeles Rams
What to know: The Rams clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Giants, and the Seahawks lost to the Steelers. They are the 6th seed in the conference.
Rest of the schedule: At the age of 49
Green Bay Packers
What to know: With a big win over the Vikings, the Packers' No. 7 and could clinch a playoff spot with a win against the Bears in Week 18.
Rest of the schedule: Bears vs
Seattle Seahawks
What to know: Seahawks no. Despite sitting in the 8th spot, they can't control their own playoff destiny after losing to the Steelers. They hold the tiebreaker over the Saints (No. 9) based on having the best record in conference games.
Rest of the schedule: Among the cardinals
New Orleans Saints
What to know: The Saints are ranked 9th after the win over the Buccaneers and are now in first place in the NFC South. Tampa Bay has the best winning percentage in common games, so the Buccaneers will capture the tiebreaker.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Falcons
Minnesota Vikings
What to know: The Vikings are 10th in NFC and life support. They need a lot of help to get a win against the Lions in Week 18 and make the playoffs.
Rest of the schedule: In Lions
Chicago Bears
What to know: The Packers' win over the Vikings eliminated the Bears.
Rest of the schedule: at Bakers
Atlanta Falcons
What to know: The Falcons lost to the Bears to fall to No. 12, still a game out of the NFC South. Atlanta ends its regular season with New Orleans, still mathematically alive in the division race.
Rest of the schedule: To the saints
New York Giants
What to know: Giants are eliminated.
Rest of the schedule: v. Eagles
Washington generals
What to know: Commanders are removed.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Cowboys
Arizona Cardinals
What to know: Cardinals were removed.
Rest of the schedule: vs. the Seahawks
Carolina Panthers
What to know: The Panthers were eliminated.
Rest of the schedule: vs. Buccaneers
