The AFC playoff picture has gained clarity after the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 and the Baltimore Ravens took down the Houston Texans 31-2. The latest standings and bracket scenarios show the Chiefs in a strong position, clinched as the No. 1 seed with a 15-1 record.
In the AFC North, the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings control their own destiny for the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed. A win by either team will set up a huge matchup on January 5 when they face off in the NFC Championship Game.
In the South, the Atlanta Falcons are in the driver’s seat with an 8-7 record, thanks to the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Eagles can still take the NFC East if they win out and have the Commanders lose out.
The West is dominated by the Los Angeles Rams, who are one game away from clinching the division title. A win at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday will secure the NFC West title for the Rams.
The NFL Wild Card picture is also taking shape, with several teams vying for a spot in the playoffs. The Washington Commanders, Green Bay Packers, and Seattle Seahawks are among those fighting for a chance to make a deep playoff run.
As Week 17 approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the next set of games that will determine which teams will secure spots in the postseason. With several matchups left on the schedule, there is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding the NFL playoff picture.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10148526-nfl-playoff-picture-2024-25-standings-bracket-scenarios-after-ravens-vs-texans