Archive · 5 Jan 2026
NFL playoff picture: Week 18 scenarios
The NFL's last week of regular season games is very important.
Some teams have already made it to the playoffs, but others are still fighting for spots.
In the AFC, the top seed is not decided yet, and the Jaguars and Texans are competing for the AFC South title.
In the NFC, the Seahawks have the top seed, but other teams are still trying to get better positions.
The NFC South is especially exciting, with three teams having almost the same record.
The winners of key games this week will decide who goes to the playoffs and where they will play.
12 teams have already secured playoff spots, with 4 spots still undecided.
The AFC's top seed is up for grabs among the Broncos, Patriots, and Jaguars.
The AFC South and North divisions will be decided in Week 18 games.
The Seattle Seahawks have locked in the NFC's No. 1 seed.
The NFC South is highly competitive, with three teams having close records.
- Who
- NFL teams competing for playoff spots and seeding
- What
- Week 18 games determining playoff positions and division winners
- When
- Week 18 of the 2025 NFL regular season
- Where
- Various NFL stadiums across the United States
- Why
- To decide final playoff spots, seeding, and division champions
- AFC clinched teams
- Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills
- NFC clinched teams
- Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers
- AFC No. 1 seed contenders
- Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars
- NFC No. 1 seed
- Seattle Seahawks
- NFC South current records
- Tampa Bay (7-9), Carolina (7-9), Atlanta (8-8)