2025 NFL Playoffs: Updated Week 12 AFC, NFC Standings and Tiebreakers
The Week 12 results have dramatically influenced the 2025 NFL playoff landscape. Notably, the Super Bowl champion Eagles’ surprising loss to the Cowboys has caused significant shifts in both the AFC and NFC standings.
2025 AFC Playoff Picture
Division Leaders
- New England Patriots (10-2) – Leading the AFC East
- Denver Broncos (9-2) – Leading the AFC West
- Indianapolis Colts (8-3) – Leading the AFC South
- Baltimore Ravens (6-5) – Leading the AFC North tiebreaker against the Steelers
Wild Card Teams
- Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) – Currently hold the tiebreaker over both Jaguars and Bills
- Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4) – Tied with the Chargers but holding a better AFC record
- Buffalo Bills (7-4) – Occupying the final playoff spot
Teams Outside Looking In
- Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) – Have the strength of victory tiebreaker over the Texans
- Houston Texans (6-5) – Own the conference record tiebreaker over the Chiefs
- Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) – Secured a crucial win against the Colts
- Miami Dolphins (4-7) – Struggling to find their form
- Cincinnati Bengals (3-8) – Struggled defensively despite Joe Burrow’s recovery
- Cleveland Browns (3-8) – Achieved victory with Shedeur Sanders under center
- Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) – Experienced a disappointing loss to the Browns
- New York Jets (2-9) – Tyrod Taylor’s start yielded a familiar outcome
- Tennessee Titans (1-10) – Currently holding the worst record in the league
2025 NFC Playoff Picture
Division Leaders
- Los Angeles Rams (8-2) – Considered favorites for the Super Bowl
- Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) – Defending champions facing pressure following their loss to the Cowboys
- Chicago Bears (8-3) – Continuing to lead the NFC North standings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) – Leading the NFC South
Wild Card Teams
- Seattle Seahawks (8-3) – Solidifying their position in the wild card rankings
- Green Bay Packers (7-3-1) – Just behind the Bears
- San Francisco 49ers (7-4) – Have the tiebreaker over the Lions based on NFC record
Teams Outside Looking In
- Detroit Lions (7-4) – Recently secured a hard-fought victory against the Giants
- Carolina Panthers (6-5) – Preparing for a significant matchup
- Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) – Kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Eagles
- Atlanta Falcons (4-7) – Limited chances of catching up in the NFC South
- Minnesota Vikings (4-7) – At the bottom of the NFC North
- Arizona Cardinals (3-8) – Fell short to the Jaguars
- Washington Commanders (3-8) – Underperforming this season
- New Orleans Saints (2-9) – Facing a long road to recovery
- New York Giants (2-10) – Mathematically eliminated from playoff contention
The NFL playoff race continues to evolve as teams battle for positioning. Week 12 showcased surprising results that will shape the outcomes for the remainder of the season.
