Who would be in the 2024-2025 NFL playoffs ahead of Super Bowl 59 based on the current AFC and NFC standings? With seven-plus weeks left in the regular season, the excitement is building, and fans are eager to see how the playoff picture will unfold. Here’s an updated look at who’s in, who’s out, and how all the potential postseason teams would be seeded going into Week 11’s Sunday games.
NFL standings through Week 11
AFC playoff picture
1. Kansas City Chiefs 9-1 (first place, AFC West): The Chiefs are on the verge of securing the top seed, lone bye, and home-field advantage. However, their recent loss to the Bills in Buffalo has put a dent in those plans. Can they bounce back and regain their momentum?
2. Buffalo Bills 9-2 (first place, AFC East): The Bills are hot on the Chiefs’ heels, just a half-game back. With the head-to-head tiebreaker in their favor, they have a legitimate shot at claiming the top seed by season’s end. Will they seize this opportunity?
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 8-2 (first place, AFC North): The Steelers have taken a commanding lead over the Ravens, thanks to a crucial victory in Pittsburgh. As they navigate a challenging second-half schedule, can they hold off the competition and secure the division title?
4. Houston Texans 6-4 (first place, AFC South): The Texans are comfortably ahead of the Colts, having beaten them twice this season. While they look poised for a second consecutive division title, finishing higher than No. 3 seems unlikely. Can they maintain their strong position?
5. Baltimore Ravens 7-4 (second place, AFC North): The Ravens are in pursuit of the Steelers, needing to make up ground in the final weeks. Their upcoming rematch in Week 16 could be pivotal. Will they rise to the challenge?
6. Los Angeles Chargers 7-3 (second place, AFC West): Under Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers are taking care of business against teams they should beat. Their recent win against the Bengals was a crucial step in solidifying their playoff chances. Can they keep the momentum going?
7. Denver Broncos 6-5 (third place, AFC West): After a tough stretch, the Broncos secured a vital win over the Falcons to stay in the playoff hunt. They’re just a game ahead of the Colts, but can they fend off the competition?
Who’s in the hunt?
- 8. Indianapolis Colts 5-6 (second place, AFC South)
- 9. Miami Dolphins 4-6 (second place, AFC East)
- 10. Cincinnati Bengals 4-7 (third place, AFC North)
The Colts are closing in on the final wild-card spot, thanks to a spark from Anthony Richardson. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have edged ahead of the Bengals with a solid win over the Raiders. But the Bengals are struggling, fading further down the standings. Can they turn things around?
Who’s left?
- 11. New York Jets 3-8 (third place, AFC East)
- 12. New England Patriots 3-8 (fourth place, AFC East)
- 13. Cleveland Browns 2-8 (fourth place, AFC North)
- 14. Tennessee Titans 2-8 (third place, AFC South)
- 15. Las Vegas Raiders 2-8 (fourth place, AFC West)
- 16. Jacksonville Jaguars 2-9 (fourth place, AFC South)
These teams are struggling to find their footing, with the Jets and Patriots both sitting at 3-8. The Browns, Titans, Raiders, and Jaguars are all in dire straits. What will it take for them to turn their seasons around?
NFC playoff picture
1. Detroit Lions 9-1 (first place, NFC North): The Lions are in prime position for home-field advantage and the lone bye, holding a slim lead over the Eagles. After a decisive win against the Jaguars, can they maintain their dominance?
2. Philadelphia Eagles 8-2 (first place, NFC East): The Eagles have increased their division lead over the Commanders, but they still have work to do to catch the Lions for the top seed. Will they rise to the occasion?
3. Arizona Cardinals 6-4 (first place, NFC West): The Cardinals are hanging on to a narrow lead in the NFC West after a Week 11 bye. With the division tightening up, can they fend off the competition?
4. Atlanta Falcons 6-5 (first place, NFC South): The Falcons are leading a weak NFC South, but their recent loss to the Broncos has raised questions. Can they hold their ground in the division?
5. Minnesota Vikings 8-2 (second place, NFC North): The Vikings are solidifying their wild-card position with another convincing win. Can they keep the pressure on the Lions?
6. Green Bay Packers 7-3 (third place, NFC North): The Packers are also strengthening their wild-card chances, having survived a tough matchup against the Bears. Will they continue to build on their success?
7. Washington Commanders 7-4 (second place, NFC East): After a tough loss to the Eagles, the Commanders are now focusing on securing a wild-card spot. Can they bounce back?
Who’s in the hunt?
- 8. Los Angeles Rams 5-5 (second place, NFC West)
- 9. Seattle Seahawks 5-5 (third place, NFC West)
- 10. San Francisco 49ers 5-5 (fourth place, NFC West)
- 11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4-6 (second place, NFC South)
- 12. Chicago Bears 4-6 (fourth place, NFC North)
The Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers are all vying for a playoff spot, and each has a path to success by overtaking the Cardinals. The Rams managed to distance themselves from the struggling Bears with a recent victory. Can they keep climbing the standings?
Who’s left?
- 13. New Orleans Saints 4-7 (third place, NFC South)
- 14. Dallas Cowboys 3-6 (third place, NFC East)
- 15. Carolina Panthers 3-7 (fourth place, NFC South)
- 16. New York Giants 2-8 (fourth place, NFC East)
As we look ahead, these teams are struggling to find their rhythm. With the playoffs approaching, can they turn their fortunes around and make a late-season push? The excitement is palpable as we head into the final stretch of the season!
