We take a look at what the relative seedings of the contenders in the AFC and NFC would look like if the postseason started now
After playing the first two games of Week 18Four divisions already have an owner, while the other four are yet to be decided.
Only this West No American is fully defined with Kansas City Chiefs As a champion, and Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos Away from all controversy. There is still something at stake in the remaining seven divisions.
Nine teams have qualified for the playoffs, including five teams NFC: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams. in AFCThe Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns and Chiefs They have sealed their ticket to the postseason. That means five positions remain to be defined Week 18. The playoffs will begin on January 13.
in AFC The Pittsburgh Steelers won 10-7 the crow And they temporarily hold the No. 7 seed in the playoffs Houston Texans They crossed over Indianapolis Colts To temporarily take the lead in the AFC South, but they still have to wait for the match in between Jacksonville Jaguars And Tennessee Titans To define where they will advance to the playoffs. in NFCFour teams in the playoff race have an 8-8 record, although two other teams are chasing them with 7-9 records.
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If the postseason started today, these would be the keys Wild Card Round:
AFC
• (7) Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. (2) Miami Dolphins
• (6) Buffalo Bills Vs. (3) Kansas City Chiefs
• (5) Cleveland Browns Vs. (4) Houston Texans
• They will rest during this time Wild Card Round: (1) Baltimore Ravens
NFC
• (7) Green Bay Packers Vs. (2) Dallas Cowboys
• (6) Los Angeles Rams Vs. (3) Detroit Lions
• (5) Philadelphia Eagles Vs. (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• They will rest during this time Wild Card Round: (1) San Francisco 49ers
Eliminated teams
•Arizona Cardinals
• Carolina Panthers
• Chicago Bears
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Denver Broncos
• Indianapolis Colts
• Las Vegas Raiders
• Los Angeles Chargers
• New England Patriots
• New York Giants
• New York Jets
• Tennessee Titans
• Washington Commanders
