NFL playoff picture

Tune in at 7pm ET on NBC and Peacock before the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens to get Kornacki's breakdown on all things postseason, from the ...

In the below video, Steve Kornacki takes a deep dive into the impact of the Packers win, as well as victories from the Seahawks and Lions, and what will be at stake for the NFC Wild Card race Week 18. A 23-6 win for Geno Smith and Seattle over the New York Jets means the Seahawks are still alive for a Wild Card spot in the NFC, while the Jets are officially eliminated from postseason contention. Tune in at 7pm ET on NBC and [Peacock](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/nfl?cid=2101sportsfootballorganic_NBCSports) before the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens to get Kornacki’s breakdown on all things postseason, from the state of the NFC South to the fight for the final playoff spots in the AFC. Mike Evans caught those three touchdown passes and with a 30-24 victory, Tampa Bay takes the top spot in the NFC South and guarantees themselves a home playoff game. After starting 4-8, Green Bay is on a four-game win streak and will secure a playoff spot with a win over the Lions Week 18. Meanwhile for the Saints, the upset victory keeps their playoff hopes alive, but they’ll need a lot of help to secure a spot. A narrow 23-21 win for New England over Miami moves the Patriots into the seven seed and sets up a key showdown with the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. walking away with a 41-10 victory and an 8-8 record. With a 38-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, Brian Daboll, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants clinched a playoff spot for 2022, their first since the 2016 season. Detroit can still snag an NFC Wild Card spot with a win over Green Bay in Week 18 and a loss by Seattle in one of their final two games (against the Jets and Rams). Who will secure the crowded wild card spots in the seven-team playoff picture on both sides of the equation? Who will emerge with the top seeds in the AFC and NFC?

The Seahawks held off the Jets, but will need some help to clinch a playoff spot.

Just two weeks remain in the N.F.L. season, and the playoff picture, while somewhat clearer, remains open. AFC East. Bills ✓ (12-3)Dolphins (8-7)Patriots ...

[Green Bay Packers](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/green-bay-packers-nfl-playoff-picture.html) (7-8) [New York Giants](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/new-york-giants-nfl-playoff-picture.html) (8-6-1) [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/dallas-cowboys-nfl-playoff-picture.html) (12-4) [beat the Falcons in Week 18 and if the Panthers lose to the Saints](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/tampa-bay-buccaneers-nfl-playoff-picture.html#tb-car-17=loss&atl-tb-18=loss&no-car-18=win) to end the season. [a win accompanied by Commanders and Giants losses](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/green-bay-packers-nfl-playoff-picture.html#nyg-ind-17=loss&was-cle-17=loss&gb-min-17=win). [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/baltimore-ravens-nfl-playoff-picture.html) (10-5) [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/los-angeles-chargers-nfl-playoff-picture.html) (9-6) [New York Jets](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/new-york-jets-nfl-playoff-picture.html) (7-8) 6 seed](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/cincinnati-bengals-nfl-playoff-picture.html#cin-buf-17=loss&cin-bal-18=loss&event=seed6). [Miami Dolphins](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/miami-dolphins-nfl-playoff-picture.html) (8-7) 1 seed [if they win in Week 18](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/kansas-city-chiefs-nfl-playoff-picture.html#kc-den-17=win&cin-buf-17=win&lv-kc-18=loss&event=seed1). [a win and a Patriots loss](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/upshot/new-york-jets-nfl-playoff-picture.html#ne-mia-17=loss&sea-nyj-17=loss).

San Francisco, which started the season 3-4, now is one of three teams with a chance to securethe NFC's No. 1 playoff seed next week.

The 49ers survived a scare against the Raiders and jumped up to the second seed thanks to Minnesota's loss.

An Eagles loss would open the door for the 49ers to take the 1 seed with a win. The 49ers also still have a chance to be the No. There's also the interesting possibility that the suddenly red-hot Packers beat the Lions next week to get the seventh seed and then flip the script on the 49ers by upsetting them in the wild card round. It's far from a guarantee that being the third seed means the Vikings will be heading west to face the 49ers in the divisional round. From a short-term perspective, you could actually argue that being the third seed and facing the Giants is preferable to being the second seed and playing either the Packers, Seahawks, or Lions. 2 seed is with a win over the Bears and a shocking Cardinals upset over the 49ers.

With the playoffs just around the corner, of the 14 teams currently lined up with a playoff spot, nine were in the dance in 2021. If the current playoff field ...

Yes Yes (NFC North) Yes (NFC West)

Will the road to Super Bowl 57 go through San Francisco again in the NFC? The 49ers are still alive for their second No. 1 seed in the conference playoffs ...

The Eagles could still win the NFC East with a Cowboys loss, but if the Cowboys have the same 13-4 record, the Cowboys would win the division. The Eagles (13-3) are still No. Going into the finale of the 2022 NFL regular season, the 49ers (12-4) are No.

The Lions face the Bears in Chicago on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

The Seattle has the tiebreaker over Detroit due to head-to-head and Detroit has the tiebreaker over Green Bay due to head-to-head. This impacts the division record tiebreaker with Green Bay if it were to come into play. The Commanders have the final playoff berth with a 7-7-1 record. The Lions will need to finish a full game clear of Seattle to have a shot at the wild card spot, but none of it matters if Washington keeps winning. [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) host the [Chicago Bears](https://www.windycitygridiron.com/) in a Week 17 NFC North showdown with one team playing spoiler.

The Philadelphia Eagles were the first to advance to the playoffs in Week 14. The San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and ...

Week 17 saw Tom Brady and Buccaneers salvage the season with a victory that won them the NFC South and another postseason spot in the process. The Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, and the Los Angeles Chargers were the next to clinch their seats in Week 16. The Pittsburgh Steelers stayed alive by winning over the Baltimore Ravens.

San Francisco, which started the season 3-4, now is one of three teams with a chance to secure the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed next week.

6 seed in the NFC playoff bracket. Philadelphia can secure the division title and the NFC's top seed with a win against the Giants next week, or with both the Dallas Cowboys (12-4) losing to the Washington Commanders and San Francisco falling to Arizona. In order for the 49ers to do that, they need to beat the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium next week and have the New York Giants defeat the Philadelphia Eagles (13-3). The Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers -- all at 8-8 -- still are alive and will fight for the final NFC wild-card spot next week. The 49ers also are 12-4 but own the tiebreaker over the Vikings by virtue of their better record against NFC opponents (9-2 against Minnesota's 7-4) Baltimore Ravens: 10-6 (Clinched playoff berth) Dallas Cowboys: 12-4 (Clinched playoff berth) 2 playoff seed after the Minnesota Vikings (12-4) were crushed 41-17 by the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. 5 seed with a loss and the Cowboys taking care of business against the Commanders. Philadelphia Eagles: 13-3 (Clinched playoff berth) 5 to No. 1 seed and a first-round bye

First round bye: Philadelphia Eagles · Seattle Seahawks (7) vs. San Francisco 49ers (2) · New York Giants (6) vs. Minnesota Vikings (3) · Dallas Cowboys (5) vs.

Jacksonville Jaguars (4) Chargers (5) vs. There is one week left in the 2022 regular season, and at this point everything is more or less settled.

Exactly three-fourths of the 32-team NFL entered Week 17 with a semblance of playoff hope, but the number of available postseason spots has rapidly dropped.

First up, the New York Giants clinched a wild-card berth thanks to a dominant 38-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Tampa Bay snatched the NFC South crown behind massive days from Tom Brady and Mike Evans. Brady threw for 432 yards, connecting with Evans 10 times for 207 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs kept the pressure on the Buffalo Bills in the race for AFC home-field advantage. Although the Chiefs are technically the AFC leader, the Bills hold the head-to-head tiebreaker and can regain the No. Already down Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins lost Teddy Bridgewater to a finger injury and couldn't win with third-stringer Skylar Thompson. Detroit Lions (8-8) Seattle Seahawks (8-8) During the early window Sunday, both the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched a playoff berth. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8) Miami Dolphins (8-8) New England Patriots (8-8)

We keep track of the live NFL playoff standings throughout Week 17.

ET [AFC Playoff Picture](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoff-picture) (through Week 17 Sunday night) [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.dailynorseman.com/), having clinched the NFC North title this season, are a game back at 12-3, while the [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/), the NFC West champions, started the week 11-4. Seahawks lossand Commanders winOR Seahawks lossand Lions win and Packers win/tie OR Seahawks lossand Lions tieand Packers win OR Seahawks tieand Giants win/tie and Packers win/tie and Commanders winand Lions win OR Seahawks tieand Giants win/tie and Packers win and Commanders winand Lions tie [Washington Commanders](http://hogshaven.com/) - Eliminated The [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.bucsnation.com/), leading the NFC South at 7-8, were in the fourth spot. Our live standings below will keep you up to date. [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) (8-8) [Green Bay Packers](https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/) (8-8) The [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.cincyjungle.com/) entered the week third in the standings with a 11-4 record as the AFC North leaders, while the [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.bigcatcountry.com/) were the fourth-seed as the AFC South leaders at 7-8 on the year. [Buffalo Bills](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/) already clinching the AFC East division title as they continue to pace the field with a 12-3 record. The [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) and [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/), both 7-8, held the first two positions on the wrong side of the playoff cut line. The The [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.arrowheadpride.com), the AFC West champions this year, are staying right with them with an identical 12-3 record. We will keep track of who can clinch what spot in the postseason, which teams have seen their 2022 hopes dashed, and who will stay alive into Week 18.

I'll tell you what's even better: Green Bay and Detroit playing game 272 at Lambeau Field Sunday night. Rodgers and the streaking Packers playing a win-and-in ...

The game was on the phone of a friend during the board game. “Mike from Montclair.” He was a regular caller to the Mike and the Mad Dog Show on WFAN for years, and wasn’t afraid to joust with Mike Francesa. [Cordarrelle Patterson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9955/cordarrelle-patterson) ran it in on the next snap, and the Falcons led at the half in Atlanta. On a simple run in the right guard-tackle hole by [Austin Ekeler](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9043/austin-ekeler) from the Chargers’ 28-yard line, Feiler pulled from his left guard spot before Ekeler got to the hole and erased all-world linebacker [Bobby Wagner](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11588/bobby-wagner), clearing the way for Ekeler. I was in charge of the steaks on the Traeger Grill on Christmas Eve. The networks and the league have a close and symbiotic partnership; it’s in the league’s best interests for the networks to show games in a positive light. Tennessee scored on a long drive to send it to overtime, then scored on a long drive on the first possession of OT to win. It’s difficult for a losing team to produce a player of the week, but Stidham, in his first start ever, was incredible in the 37-34 loss to the 49ers. [Haason Reddick](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/145/haason-reddick), he’s a favorite to win his first Defensive Player of the Year. [Duane Brown](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11645/duane-brown), and a combination of former teammate and later a foe, center [Ben Jones](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/12310/ben-jones). [Tom Brady](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9951/tom-brady) was the best player in Week 17. [Nick Bosa](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/49390/nick-bosa) looks very much like Defensive Player of the Year.

We break down what the NFL playoff picture looks like and how the bracket would shape up if the playoffs started after Week 17.

#5 [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/) (10-6) [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.bucsnation.com/) (8-8) vs. #7 [New England Patriot](https://www.patspulpit.com/)s (8-8) #6 [New York Giants](https://www.bigblueview.com/) (9-6-1) [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/) (12-4) vs. [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.bigcatcountry.com/) (8-8) vs. [NFL Playoffs](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoffs) get started in less than two weeks, and the playoff picture is rapidly coming into focus. [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.dailynorseman.com/) (12-4) vs. Meanwhile, the 8-8 Jaguars will play the 7-9 Titans for the AFC South title in Week 18, but for now would host the 10-6 The 8-8 Bucs clinched the NFC South on Sunday and would host the 12-4 Cowboys in the NFC. If the Bengals win, they claim the AFC North title and will move into second place behind the Chiefs, while the Bills will drop to the No. The Chiefs and Eagles are currently situated in the No.

Here's a look at the updated playoff picture for Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season, including all the current postseason seed positions and the contenders on ...

Houston Texans (2-13-1), last place, AFC South Denver Broncos (4-12), last place, AFC West 16. Cleveland Browns (7-9), last place, AFC North 13. Indianapolis Colts (4-11-1), third place, AFC South 15. New England Patriots (8-8), second place, AFC East. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8), champions, NFC South. New York Jets (7-9), last place, AFC East 12. Las Vegas Raiders (6-10), third place, AFC West 14. They are locked into this seed for the playoffs, hosting either the Eagles (again) or Cowboys in the wild-card round. Baltimore Ravens (10-6), second place, AFC North. Cincinnati Bengals (11-4), first place, AFC North. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8), first place, AFC South.

AFC Division Champions · 1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-3) · 2. Buffalo Bills (12-3) · 3. Cincinnati Bengals (11-4) · 4. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8).

Tennessee Titans (7-9) Also, the Cowboys could win the whole conference or land at No. That last seed is up in the air in Week 18. Also amazing: Three teams are now in the running for the No. And And the top seed in the NFC — with its all-important bye and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs — will be determined in Week 18, with THREE teams in the running.

The Seahawks still have a chance of making the playoffs as they head into the final week of the regular season. Winning against the Jets at home yesterday ...

Detroit Lions (8-8) Seattle Seahawks (8-8) The Seahawks still have a chance of making the playoffs as they head into the final week of the regular season.

The NFL playoff races are coming down to the final week, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still have a shot at the final playoff spot in the conference.

What to know: The Seahawks need a win and a Packers loss to clinch the final playoff spot, even through Seattle holds the No. What to know: The Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention. What to know: The Lions can make the playoffs with a win over the Packers and a Seahawks loss to the Rams in Week 18. What to know: The Giants clinched a playoff spot with their victory Sunday. Dallas needs to win in Week 18 and Philadelphia to lose for Dallas to win the division. They currently hold the No. The Jaguars can get in as a wild card with a loss in Week 18 if the Dolphins and Patriots both lose. Bills, vs. Remaining schedule: vs. What to know: Cincinnati is the No. What to know: Miami needs a win and a Patriots loss to clinch the final playoff spot in the conference. [Pittsburgh Steelers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PIT/pittsburgh-steelers/) still have a shot at the final playoff spot in the conference.

The Green Bay Packers clinch the final NFC playoff berth with a win. The Detroit Lions clinch that berth with a win and a loss by the Seattle Seahawks. The last seed in the NFC playoffs goes to the Seattle ...

The Bills, Chiefs and Bengals are the three best teams in the AFC, but only one can become the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Here's breaking down their ...

If the Bengals and Bills are both 12-4 after Week 17, then the Bengals would have a real chance. They already have that advantage over the Chiefs, whom they beat in Week 13 in Cincinnati. But a loss to the Bengals would give the Chiefs control of No. The Bills have control of the No. If they beat the Bengals on Monday night and the Patriots at home in Week 18, they will clinch. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Week 17 NFL Recap: The Steelers still have a chance, Packers on cusp of playoff berth, who deserves the MVP? Updated playoff picture (Football 1/2).

[Seahawks](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SEA/seattle-seahawks/)loss/tie vs. [Packers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/GB/green-bay-packers/)(8-8) clinch with: win vs. [Rams](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAR/los-angeles-rams/), OR tie vs. [Jets](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYJ/new-york-jets/)AND [Steelers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PIT/pittsburgh-steelers/)loss vs. Rams AND Lions-Packers tie AND Commanders loss/tie vs. [Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ARI/arizona-cardinals/) [Browns](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CLE/cleveland-browns/)AND Jaguars win vs. [Dolphins](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIA/miami-dolphins/)loss vs. - Win at Commanders + Eagles loss vs. Giants + 49ers loss/tie vs. - Win vs. Cardinals + Eagles loss vs.

The Bills, Chiefs and Bengals are the three best teams in the AFC, but only one can become the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Here's breaking down their ...

If the Bengals and Bills are both 12-4 after Week 17, then the Bengals would have a real chance. They already have that advantage over the Chiefs, whom they beat in Week 13 in Cincinnati. But a loss to the Bengals would give the Chiefs control of No. The Bills have control of the No. If they beat the Bengals on Monday night and the Patriots at home in Week 18, they will clinch. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Dallas (12-4) now trails Philadelphia by 1/2 a game overall after the Cowboys' Thursday night win over Tennessee. Here's your updated NFC playoff picture ahead ...

The Seahawks (8-8) can clinch the 7th and final playoff spot with a win vs. the Rams AND a Packers loss vs. Giants AND a 49ers loss vs. 1 seed in the conference with a win at the Commanders AND Eagles loss vs. After a walk-off win over the Raiders, the 49ers (12-4) can clinch the No. Philadelphia (13-3) can clinch the NFC East and the No. [13-3 on the season](https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/lists/eagles-cowboys-takeaways-analysis-jalen-hurts-ceedee-lamb-avonte-maddox/) after a [20-10 loss to the Saints](https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/lists/philadelphia-eagles-josh-sweat-injury-saints-snap-count/) on Sunday. As the NFC North winner, Minnesota will finish no lower than 3rd in the NFC. 1 overall seed with: a win vs. the Cardinals AND an Eagles loss vs. 1 overall seed in the NFC with a win vs. An [Eagles win over the Giants would secure both the division title](https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/01/philadelphia-eagles-saints-recap-jalen-hurts-injury-nfc-east/), a first-round bye, AND a home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.