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NFL Playoff Picture

The NFL playoff picture is always changing, so keep up with the latest clinching and elimination scenarios for the 2024 postseason.

How the Buccaneers clinched the NFC South title in Week 18How the Buccaneers clinched the NFC South title in Week 18
What Saints-Buccaneers means for NFC standings in Week 18What Saints-Buccaneers means for NFC standings in Week 18
What Chargers-Raiders means for AFC standings in Week 18What Chargers-Raiders means for AFC standings in Week 18
NFL playoff picture: What does Bengals-Steelers mean for AFC standings?NFL playoff picture: What does Bengals-Steelers mean for AFC standings?
NFL playoff picture: What does Browns-Ravens mean for AFC standings?NFL playoff picture: What does Browns-Ravens mean for AFC standings?
How the Ravens clinched the AFC North title in Week 18How the Ravens clinched the AFC North title in Week 18
What are the Steelers playing for in Week 18?What are the Steelers playing for in Week 18?
NFL
By Mark Schofield
NFL Playoff Picture: The Washington Commanders are the 6th seed; visiting the Tampa Bay BuccaneersNFL Playoff Picture: The Washington Commanders are the 6th seed; visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC playoff picture update: 7 teams finalized, 1st-round matchups still at playNFC playoff picture update: 7 teams finalized, 1st-round matchups still at play
NFL PlayoffsFromPride Of Detroit
By Jeremy Reisman
Tracking the 2025 NFL playoff fieldTracking the 2025 NFL playoff field
NFL
By Matt Warren and David Fucillo
2024 Bengals season comes to an end2024 Bengals season comes to an end
Cincinnati Bengals NewsFromCincy Jungle
By Jason Marcum
How the Miami Dolphins were eliminated in Week 18How the Miami Dolphins were eliminated in Week 18
What Chiefs-Broncos means for AFC standings in Week 18What Chiefs-Broncos means for AFC standings in Week 18
How the Denver Broncos clinched a playoff spot in Week 18How the Denver Broncos clinched a playoff spot in Week 18
How the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated in Week 18How the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated in Week 18
What Panthers-Falcons means for NFC standings in Week 18What Panthers-Falcons means for NFC standings in Week 18
How the Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 18How the Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 18
What Bears-Packers means for NFC standings in Week 18What Bears-Packers means for NFC standings in Week 18
What Giants-Eagles means for NFC standings in Week 18What Giants-Eagles means for NFC standings in Week 18
Detroit Lions Week 18 rooting guide: Choose your own playoff adventureDetroit Lions Week 18 rooting guide: Choose your own playoff adventure
NFL PlayoffsFromPride Of Detroit
By Jeremy Reisman
Which NFL teams have something to play for in Week 18Which NFL teams have something to play for in Week 18
NFL
By Mark Schofield and David Fucillo
SB Nation Reacts Results: Fans’ confidence in Texans is waningSB Nation Reacts Results: Fans’ confidence in Texans is waning
Houston Texans AnalysisFromBattle Red Blog
By Scott Barzilla
NFL Playoff Picture: Steelers fail to clinch No. 5 seed in loss to BengalsNFL Playoff Picture: Steelers fail to clinch No. 5 seed in loss to Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers OddsFromBehind the Steel Curtain
By Ryland Bickley
Here is what now needs to happen for the Bengals to make the playoffsHere is what now needs to happen for the Bengals to make the playoffs
GeneralFromCincy Jungle
By Patrick Carey
AFC Playoff Picture: Baltimore Ravens clinch three seedAFC Playoff Picture: Baltimore Ravens clinch three seed
Buffalo Bills NewsFromBuffalo Rumblings
By Matt Warren
If the Bengals make the playoffs, here’s what the likeliest path looks likeIf the Bengals make the playoffs, here’s what the likeliest path looks like
NFL Playoff Scenarios: What the Seahawks would’ve needed in Week 18 to win NFC WestNFL Playoff Scenarios: What the Seahawks would’ve needed in Week 18 to win NFC West
Seattle Seahawks Playoff PictureFromField Gulls
By Mookie Alexander
Playoff picture: Every possible 1st-round scenario, matchup for LionsPlayoff picture: Every possible 1st-round scenario, matchup for Lions
Detroit Lions NewsFromPride Of Detroit
By Jeremy Reisman
What are the Broncos, Dolphins, Bengals odds of making the playoffs after Week 17?What are the Broncos, Dolphins, Bengals odds of making the playoffs after Week 17?
2025 NFL playoff bracket following Week 172025 NFL playoff bracket following Week 17
NFL
By Matt Warren and David Fucillo
NFL playoff picture: Standings shift in wild Week 17NFL playoff picture: Standings shift in wild Week 17
NFL playoff picture: What does Packers-Vikings mean for NFC standingsNFL playoff picture: What does Packers-Vikings mean for NFC standings
NFL Playoff Picture, Week 18: NFC Seeding Not Set YetNFL Playoff Picture, Week 18: NFC Seeding Not Set Yet
Green Bay Packers oddsFromAcme Packing Company
By Matub
NFL playoff picture: Falcons’ divisional odds take a nosedive after loss to CommandersNFL playoff picture: Falcons’ divisional odds take a nosedive after loss to Commanders
Atlanta Falcons oddsFromThe Falcoholic
By Carter Breazeale
NFC Playoff Picture: Everything Riding on Sunday for the VikingsNFC Playoff Picture: Everything Riding on Sunday for the Vikings
Minnesota Vikings NewsFromDaily Norseman
By Christopher Gates
NFC playoff bracket: Rams projected to face rookie sensation in Round 1NFC playoff bracket: Rams projected to face rookie sensation in Round 1
Los Angeles Rams OddsFromTurf Show Times
By Evan Craig
NFL Playoff Picture: The Washington Commanders are in, now which team will they play?NFL Playoff Picture: The Washington Commanders are in, now which team will they play?
Washington PlayoffsFromHogs Haven
By Scott Jennings
NFL Playoff Picture: Broncos playoff hopes are in dangerNFL Playoff Picture: Broncos playoff hopes are in danger
Denver Broncos NewsFromMile High Report
By Scotty Payne
Bengals vs. Steelers date setBengals vs. Steelers date set
Cincinnati Bengals game informationFromCincy Jungle
By Jason Marcum
AFC Playoff Picture: Buffalo Bills clinch their playoff seeding with win over JetsAFC Playoff Picture: Buffalo Bills clinch their playoff seeding with win over Jets
Buffalo Bills NewsFromBuffalo Rumblings
By Matt Warren

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