NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17: Which teams could clinch postseason spots, top seeds and more?
And while the current NFL playoff picture is pretty clear in AFC (six of the seven teams have clinched spots) and the NFC (two spots are available), that means there are still squads that are very much alive heading into the penultimate week of regular-season action.
NFL playoff picture Week 18 live updates: Latest on AFC and NFC seeds, scenarios, wild-card games
The NFL playoff picture is about to be complete. Check back throughout Week 18 for updates on AFC and NFC scenarios, as well as wild-card matchups.
NFL Playoff Picture, Week 17: Vikings, Lions Headed for Showdown Next Sunday
The winner will lock down the NFC North title, as well as the top seed in the NFC. Here are the other playoff-clinching scenarios going into Week 18.
Playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 17 of 2024 NFL season
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following are the playoff -clinching scenarios for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (14-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5); Wednesday, 1 p.m. ET, Netflix Kansas City clinches AFC's No. 1 seed, lone first-round bye and home-field advantage with:
NFL Week 17 playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings
Nine of 14 teams have already secured their playoff spots. Here's what to know about the clinching scenarios for Week 17.
Packers playoff picture: Updated seeding scenarios for Green Bay in 2025 NFL bracket
The Packers have clinched a spot in the 2025 NFL playoffs, but who will they play? The Sporting News breaks down all the scenarios heading into Week 18.
Commanders’ Playoff Scenarios: Washington Secures No. 6 Seed in Week 18
The Washington Commanders had already clinched an unlikely playoff berth entering Week 18 thanks to their dramatic comeback overtime win in Week 17 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. However, Washington still had something to play for in Week 18.
NFL playoff picture: Dolphins' updated scenarios after Week 17
The Miami Dolphins’ path to the postseason has become awfully simple. After a 20-3 win against the Cleveland Browns, the Dolphins are 8-8 and just a game behind the 9-7 Denver Broncos for the final playoff spot in the AFC. Thanks to a superior record against AFC teams, the Dolphins would win a tiebreaker if both teams finished 9-8.
Week 17 NFL Playoff Clinching Scenarios: What The Seahawks Need To Stay In NFC West Race
Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, catches a 40-yard pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Kelly Herndon, center, and Oliver Celestin, right, defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 in Chicago. (AP Photo)
NFL Week 18 injuries and benchings: With playoff seeds on the line, who’s starting or sitting?
The hub for NFL playoff scenarios, analysis, injuries and fantasy insights for the final week of the regular season.
NFL playoff picture: Projected AFC, NFC bracket wild card matchups before Week 18
There's one last week to decide the NFL playoff picture in each conference. Here's how things stand entering Week 18.
Sporting News on MSN7h
Lions playoff matchup scenarios going into crucial Week 18 game vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions have yet to finalize their playoff seed entering Week 18, but that will finally be determined after their ...
Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 17: Vikings get 'big boy' seat, playoff-seeding scenarios, MVP race check-in
Even with the Lions having yet to play their Week 17 Monday night game, the stage is already set for an incredible matchup ...
3 bold predictions for Vikings vs. Lions in Week 18 winner-take-all battle
The Minnesota Vikings face the Detroit Lions in a winner-take all matchup for the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in Week 18.
How the Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 18
As a result, the Atlanta Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention. The final Sunday of the 2024 NFL regular ...