Projected AFC, NFC bracket wild card matchups before Week 18

2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket for AFC and NFC: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason
As we head into the final week of the NFL season, there's going to be a lot of drama and that's because there are still two playoff spots and three divisions up for grabs.  The NFC South, NFC North and AFC North will all be decided this weekend.
NFL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios for AFC's Wild Card contenders
The Broncos, Dolphins and Bengals are fighting for the final Wild Card spot in the AFC going into Week 18. Here are the clinching scenarios.
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.
Texans' nightmare scenario for 2024 NFL Playoff seeding, matchups
This approach can realistically be implemented against any potential Wild Card Weekend opponent, but one in particular could greatly test the Texans' will. And it is the one they would play if the regular season ended today.
NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Updated AFC, NFC Wild-Card Bracket Ahead of Week 18
Only a single wild-card spot has yet to be clinched ahead of Week 18 in the NFL. The last AFC wild-card spot will be handed out on Sunday afternoon to
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 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 Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season
Six of the seven spots in the playoff bracket are secure, though the seeding is still up for grabs in some situations. The Chiefs are the top seed while the Buffalo Bills (13-3) o
NFL Week 18 Game Rankings and Playoff Implications
Welcome to the “Watchability stakes” – a ranking of the weekly matchups ahead in the NFL. Games are tiered based on three factors: narrative, implications and general intrigue. You will be seeing The Lead’s NFL game watchability rankings at the start of the week to get you ready for football action.
NFL Week 18 Preview: Postseason Implications and MVP Race
NFL Week 18 boasts crucial playoff and seeding clashes. Buffalo's Josh Allen leads the MVP race with stellar performances. The Vikings and Lions battle it out.
Are There Any NFL Games Today? Thursday Night Football Results, Playoff Bracket, Week 18 Schedule, and More
Week 17 was one for the ages. In the middle of the holidays, the NFL gave us five days of football, spanning Wednesday to Monday. Now, we head into Week 18 and fans are certainly curious as to when the NFL will return again.
AFC playoff picture: Bills clinch No. 2 seed; how Colts loss helps Dolphins, Bengals
The AFC has one playoff spot yet to be wrapped up. Here's how the NFL's Week 17 results are impacting if the Broncos, ...
Playoff spots. Draft positions. Award races. Week 18 in the NFL has it all
As many as 10 games this weekend could have playoff implications, while four teams remain in contention for the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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.
Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing
The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull off ...