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.
Week 18 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Mapping the Paths for Each Team
With a week to go in the N.F.L. season, these detailed trees and scenarios explain every contender’s paths to the playoffs — and to better seeding.
NFL Playoff Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season
It’s Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one game remains before postseason action begins. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes look like a formidable opponent once again and have already clinched the No.
NFL playoff picture: Clinching and seeding scenarios to know for Week 18
Here's what we know about the NFL playoff bracket and what's still yet to be decided entering the final week of the regular season.
NFL playoff picture and draft order Week 17: Vikings hang on in race for top seed as Rams, Commanders clinch
The Vikings beat the Packers at home on Sunday to get to 14-2 on the season. That moved them into the lead in the NFC North. The division will come down to their game next week in Detroit. As of now, the Lions are looking at a first-round bye in the playoffs.
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 18
Most of the playoff field has been set, but two playoff teams remain to be decided and the No. 1 seed in the NFC will go down to the final game of the season.
NFL Week 17 scores and live updates: Playoff picture, 2025 draft order, highlights, Week 18 schedule
Welcome to The Athletic's live blog covering all things Week 17. Stay tuned here and be sure to refresh this blog for the latest around the league through Sunday's games and Monday's fallout as the NFL playoff picture becomes clearer.
NFL playoff scenarios, stakes for each postseason-bound and postseason-hopeful team heading into Week 18
There's one unclaimed wild-card spot remaining in the AFC. Meanwhile in the NFC, the South division is still up for grabs along with the No. 1 overall seed.
NFL announces full Week 18 playoff scenarios
T he NFL playoff field is mostly set, with six of the seven playoff spots in each conference already clinched. But there are still two playoff berths, three division titles and th
Alabama loss to Michigan shows Indiana, SMU deserve apology for Playoff bid criticism
Pundits like Kirk Herbstreit blasted SMU and especially Indiana for blowout Playoff losses. But Alabama proved it wasn't ...
Alabama's bowl loss to Michigan should silence College Football Playoff field critics once and for all
We heard it for more than twostraight weeks, from the day that the College Football Playoff field was set, through the first ...
Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliott in hopes RB can land with playoff team
"Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue any potential playoff ...
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Live updates, score: No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State in College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl
The ESPN telecast for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Mountain time. The ...
Notre Dame Reaps Mega Pay Day for Independence in College Football Playoff
Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler (8) hurdles over Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) after intercepting the ball during ...
College Football Playoff predictions: Who wins the Fiesta Bowl between Penn State-Boise State?
The first College Football Playoff quarterfinal features a Fiesta Bowl matchup of Penn State and Boise State. Who will win?
Eagles are putting playoff tickets on sale this week. Here’s what to know.
Eagles fans might be ready for the playoffs, but first they’ll have to tackle Ticketmaster. Tickets for the Birds’ ...