With just hours to go before the final NFL postseason matchups are determined, the playoff picture still has a few things that are up in the air. Heading into Week 17, there are still three playoff spots up for grabs including two in the AFC.
The Ravens and Steelers are fighting for the AFC North division crown. Pittsburgh needs a win over Cincinnati, along with a Cleveland upset over Baltimore in order to make the playoffs. The Ravens will make the playoffs with either a win over the Browns, or a Steelers loss to the Bengals.
All eyes will be on the AFC South as the Colts and Titans square off on Sunday Night Football for the final AFC playoff spot. The winner will advance to the postseason, while the losing team will be eliminated.
The Vikings and Eagles are fighting for the last NFC playoff spot. Minnesota will make the playoffs if they can get a win against the Bears. The Eagles need a win over the Redskins along with a Vikings loss.
Here’s a look at the current NFL playoff picture in the AFC and NFC. The standings will be updated after both the early and late games. Teams listed in bold would make the postseason as things stand now. Teams in italics have clinched a playoff spot.
NFL Playoff Bracket 2019
NFC Playoff Standings
TEAM | W | L | T |
1. New Orleans Saints | 13 | 3 | 0 |
2. L.A. Rams | 13 | 3 | 0 |
3. Chicago Bears | 12 | 4 | 0 |
4. Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 6 | 0 |
5. Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 6 | 0 |
6. Philadelphia Eagles | 9 | 7 | 0 |
7. Minnesota Vikings | 8 | 7 | 1 |
8. Washington Redskins | 7 | 9 | 0 |
9. Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 9 | 0 |
10. Carolina Panthers | 7 | 9 | 0 |
11. Green Bay Packers | 6 | 9 | 1 |
11. Tampa Bay Bucs | 5 | 11 | 0 |
12. New York Giants | 5 | 11 | 0 |
13. Detroit Lions | 5 | 11 | 0 |
15. San Francisco 49ers | 4 | 12 | 0 |
16. Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 13 | 0 |
NFC Playoff Matchups
No. 1 New Orleans Saints (Bye)
No. 2 Los Angeles Rams (Bye)
No. 6 Philadelphia Eagles vs. No. 3 Chicago Bears
No. 5 Seattle Seahawks vs. No. 4 Dallas Cowboys
AFC Playoff Standings
TEAM | W | L | T |
1. Kansas City Chiefs | 12 | 4 | 0 |
2. New England Patriots | 11 | 5 | 0 |
3. Houston Texans | 11 | 5 | 0 |
4. Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 6 | 0 |
5. L.A. Chargers | 12 | 4 | 0 |
6. Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 6 | 0 |
7. Tennessee Titans | 9 | 7 | 0 |
8. Pittsburgh Steelers | 9 | 6 | 1 |
9. Cleveland Browns | 7 | 8 | 1 |
10. Miami Dolphins | 7 | 9 | 0 |
11. Denver Broncos | 6 | 10 | 0 |
12. Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 10 | 0 |
13. Buffalo Bills | 6 | 10 | 0 |
14. Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 | 11 | 0 |
15. Oakland Raiders | 4 | 12 | 0 |
16. New York Jets | 4 | 12 | 0 |
AFC Playoff Matchups
No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs (Bye)
No. 2 New England Patriots (Bye)
No. 6 Indianapolis Colts vs. No. 3 Houston Texans
No. 5 L.A. Chargers vs. No. 4 Baltimore Ravens
Who Is in the NFL Playoffs?
TEAM | CLINCHED |
L.A. Rams | NFC West (No lower than No. 4 Seed) |
New Orleans Saints | NFC’s No. 1 Seed |
Chicago Bears | NFC North (No lower than No. 3 Seed) |
Dallas Cowboys | NFC East & NFC No. 4 Seed |
New England Patriots | AFC East (No lower than No. 4 Seed) |
L.A. Chargers | Playoff Spot |
Kansas City Chiefs | Playoff Spot |
Seattle Seahawks | NFC Wild Card Spot |
Houston Texans | Playoff Spot |
Philadelphia Eagles | NFC No. 6 Seed |
Baltimore Ravens | AFC North |
Indianapolis Colts | AFC No. 6 Seed |
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NFL Playoff Picture 2019: Standings, Bracket & Teams