NFL Playoff Picture 2026
The seeds if the season ended today, through the games of November 12.
| Seed | Team | Record | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BillsEast leader |
7-1 | 99% |
| 2 |  BroncosWest leader |
7-2 | 93% |
| 3 |  JaguarsSouth leader, ahead of PIT on conference record |
6-2 | 99% |
| 4 |  SteelersNorth leader, ahead of CIN on head-to-head |
6-2 | 87% |
| 5 |  ChiefsWild card, ahead of CIN on conference record |
6-2 | 96% |
| 6 |  BengalsWild card |
6-2 | 94% |
| 7 |  PatriotsWild card, ahead of CLE on conference record |
5-4 | 59% |
| Out if the season ended today | |||
 BrownsIn the hunt |
5-4 | 30% | |
 RavensIn the hunt |
4-5 | 9% | |
 RaidersIn the hunt |
4-5 | 12% | |
| Seed | Team | Record | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  49ersWest leader |
7-1 | 98% |
| 2 |  BearsNorth leader |
7-2 | 89% |
| 3 |  GiantsEast leader |
5-3-1 | 69% |
| 4 |  PanthersSouth leader, ahead of NO on division record |
3-5 | 25% |
| 5 |  LionsWild card, ahead of MIN on head-to-head |
6-2 | 83% |
| 6 |  VikingsWild card |
6-2 | 81% |
| 7 |  PackersWild card |
6-3 | 65% |
| Out if the season ended today | |||
 RamsIn the hunt |
5-4 | 36% | |
 SeahawksIn the hunt |
5-4 | 41% | |
 CowboysIn the hunt |
4-5 | 24% | |
Division standings
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 7-1 | 0-1 | 4-1 | +69 |
| Patriots | 5-4 | 3-0 | 5-1 | +4 |
 Jets | 2-7 | 0-2 | 2-4 | -41 |
 Dolphins | 1-7 | 1-1 | 1-4 | -74 |
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 6-2 | 2-1 | 3-2 | +36 |
| Bengals | 6-2 | 1-1 | 4-2 | +65 |
| Browns | 5-4 | 2-1 | 3-3 | -35 |
| Ravens | 4-5 | 0-2 | 2-4 | -47 |
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | 6-2 | 1-1 | 5-2 | +108 |
 Texans | 3-5 | 2-1 | 3-3 | +17 |
 Colts | 2-7 | 1-2 | 1-5 | -65 |
 Titans | 1-7 | 1-1 | 1-5 | -55 |
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | 7-2 | 2-1 | 3-1 | +12 |
| Chiefs | 6-2 | 3-1 | 6-1 | +59 |
| Raiders | 4-5 | 1-1 | 3-3 | -30 |
 Chargers | 0-8 | 0-3 | 0-5 | -98 |
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 5-3-1 | 2-1-1 | 3-3-1 | +7 |
| Cowboys | 4-5 | 2-1 | 2-4 | +10 |
 Commanders | 3-5-1 | 2-2-1 | 3-4-1 | -27 |
 Eagles | 2-7 | 1-3 | 1-6 | -73 |
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 7-2 | 0-2 | 5-2 | +57 |
| Lions | 6-2 | 2-0 | 4-1 | +33 |
| Vikings | 6-2 | 2-1 | 4-1 | +30 |
| Packers | 6-3 | 1-2 | 4-3 | +25 |
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3-5 | 1-1 | 3-3 | -20 |
 Saints | 3-5 | 0-1 | 1-3 | -31 |
 Buccaneers | 3-6 | 2-0 | 3-3 | +24 |
 Falcons | 3-6 | 1-2 | 3-3 | -35 |
| Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Pts +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 7-1 | 3-0 | 4-1 | +79 |
| Seahawks | 5-4 | 2-1 | 2-3 | +40 |
| Rams | 5-4 | 0-2 | 3-2 | +33 |
 Cardinals | 3-6 | 1-3 | 2-5 | -77 |
Questions people ask
Who is in the NFL playoffs right now?
If the season ended today, the AFC seeds would be 1. Bills (7-1), 2. Broncos (7-2), 3. Jaguars (6-2), 4. Steelers (6-2), 5. Chiefs (6-2), 6. Bengals (6-2), 7. Patriots (5-4). The NFC seeds would be 1. 49ers (7-1), 2. Bears (7-2), 3. Giants (5-3-1), 4. Panthers (3-5), 5. Lions (6-2), 6. Vikings (6-2), 7. Packers (6-3).
How is the playoff picture decided?
Each division winner takes a seed from 1 to 4 by record. The three best records among the other teams in the conference are the wild cards, seeds 5 to 7. Equal records are split by the NFL's tiebreakers, shown under "Why" in the tables.
When is the playoff picture final?
After Week 18, on January 9 and 10, 2027. Wild-card weekend follows on January 16 to 18.