NFL live playoff picture 2025: Updated standings, clinching scenarios for Week 18 bracket
The final week of the 2024 NFL season is here, and there is still plenty to play for.
The playoff picture is rounding into form with the final day of regular season football remaining. Out of the 14 available spots in the postseason, 13 have been clinched by teams.Ā Ā
Per usual, Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season is set to make for a chaotic finish, as control of various seeds in both the AFC and NFC playoff races figure to change hands frequently throughout the NFL’s loaded weekend slate.
Which teams have the inside track to make the postseason?Ā Here’s what to know about the NFL’s playoff picture, tiebreakers and elimination scenarios as Week 18 results come in.
This article will be updated periodically to reflect the latest news, updates and results from around the NFL.
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NFL playoff bracket 2025NFL playoff standings Week 18AFC playoff pictureSeedTeamRecordClinched?1Chiefs15-2AFC West, No. 1 seed2Bills13-4AFC East, No. 2 seed3Ravens12-5AFC North, No. 3 seed4Texans10-7AFC South, No. 4 seed5Chargers11-6Playoff berth6Steelers10-7Playoff berth7Broncos10-7Playoff berthEliminated: Dolphins, Bengals
NFC playoff pictureSeedTeamRecordClinched?1Lions15-2Playoff berth2Eagles14-3NFC East, No. 2 seed3Buccaneers10-7NFC South, No. 3 seed4Rams10-7NFC West, No. 4 seed5Vikings14-3Playoff berth6Commanders12-5Playoff berth7Packers11-6Playoff berthEliminated: Falcons
NFL tiebreakers, explainedHere’s a look at the tiebreakers that determined which teams had the advantage over the other in the NFL playoff race entering Week 18.
AFC tiebreakersTheĀ SteelersĀ own the No. 6Ā seed over the Broncos by virtue of their head-to-head victory over DenverĀ in Week 2.NFC tiebreakersTheĀ LionsĀ own the No. 1 seed and theĀ lead in the NFC North over the Vikings by virtue of their head-to-head victory over MinnesotaĀ in Week 7.Ā The Buccaneers own the tiebreaker over the RamsĀ for the No. 3 seed due to having a better record in conference.Ā MORE NFL WEEK 18:
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Baltimore clinched the AFC North with a win over Cleveland on Saturday. It does not matter the result of the Pittsburgh-Cincinnati game.Ā
Denver Broncos (10-7)Games remaining: vs. Chiefs
The Broncos clinched the final wild-card spot in the AFC with a win over the Chiefs on Sunday.
Cincinnati Bengals (9-8)Games remaining: at Steelers
As the Broncos defeated the Chiefs, it officially eliminated the Bengals from playoff contention.
Miami Dolphins (8-9)Games remaining: at Jets
The Dolphins needed to beat the Jets and have the Chiefs beat the Broncos in order to make the playoffs. In the end, neither happened.
NFCDetroit LionsGames remaining: vs. Vikings
Detroit clinched the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 31-9 win over Minnesota.Ā
Minnesota VikingsGames remaining: at Lions
Minnesota needed a win over the Lions to clinch the NFC North but instead suffered a 31-9 loss and remained in the No. 5 seed in the NFC.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7)Games remaining: vs. Saints
Tampa Bay clinched the NFC South with a win over New Orleans on Sunday.Ā
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Atlanta Falcons (8-9)Games remaining: vs. Panthers
The Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention after the Buccaneers beat the Saints.
NFL elimination scenarios Week 18Here’s what to know about the elimination scenarios for each team.
AFCThe entire AFC playoff picture is now set.
For the full details on the AFC elimination scenarios,Ā click here.
NFCThe entire NFC field is now set.
For the full details on the NFC elimination scenarios,Ā click here.
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