NFL 2025 Playoff Update: AFC, NFC Standings, Bracket, Tiebreakers for Week 14

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NFL 2025 Playoff Update: AFC, NFC Standings, Bracket, Tiebreakers for Week 14

The NFL playoff race is heating up as we approach Week 14. With critical games already played, fans are closely watching the standings and playoff brackets in both the AFC and NFC conferences.

NFL 2025 Playoff Update: AFC Standings and Bracket

Division Leaders

Patriots (11-2) – Currently hold the best record in the NFL.
Broncos (10-2) – If they win all remaining games, they secure the No. 1 seed due to a tiebreaker advantage over the Patriots.
Jaguars (8-4) – Lead the AFC South, thanks to a superior record against common opponents compared to the Colts.
Ravens (6-6) – Own the tiebreaker against the Steelers based on common game results.

Wild Card Contenders

Chargers (8-4) – Hold the tiebreaker over the Bills and Colts because of a better conference record.
Colts (8-4) – They still have two matches against the Jaguars, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Bills (8-4) – Currently occupy the final playoff spot in the AFC.

Outside Looking In

Texans (7-5) – Their recent win against the Colts keeps them competitive.
Steelers (6-6) – Their matchup against the Ravens next week is crucial.
Chiefs (6-6) – Suffered a significant loss, complicating their playoff aspirations.
Dolphins (5-7) – Are currently the best among struggling teams in the AFC.
Bengals (4-8) – Kept their playoff hopes faintly alive with a win over the Ravens.
Jets (3-9) – Managed to secure a win against the Falcons.
Browns (3-9) – Focus is now on evaluating their quarterback, Shedeur Sanders.
Raiders (2-10) – The situation in Las Vegas is deteriorating.
Titans (1-11) – Currently have the worst record in the NFL.

NFL 2025 Playoff Update: NFC Standings and Bracket

Division Leaders

Bears (9-3) – Have a critical tiebreaker advantage over the Rams.
Rams (9-3) – Their recent loss to the Panthers was detrimental.
Eagles (8-4) – The defending champions are trying to bounce back from losses against the Cowboys and Bears.
Buccaneers (7-5) – Continue to lead the NFC South division.

Wild Card Contenders

Seahawks (9-3) – Currently lead the wild card race.
Packers (8-3-1) – Successfully swept their games against the Lions.
49ers (9-4) – Maintained their wild card position with a Sunday win.

Outside Looking In

Lions (8-5) – Their win over the Cowboys was pivotal.
Panthers (7-6) – Kept their playoff hopes alive with a victory against the Rams.
Cowboys (6-6-1) – Likely need a perfect finish to make the playoffs.
Falcons (4-8) – This season appears lost, with the need for a new quarterback evident.
Vikings (4-8) – Sitting at the bottom of the NFC North.
Cardinals (3-9) – Mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Commanders (3-9) – Fought hard but fell short against the Broncos.
Saints (2-10) – Eliminated from playoff contention.
Giants (2-11) – Also mathematically eliminated.

Week 14 promises to be an important period for teams vying for playoff spots. With the standings so close, every game will be critical as the playoff picture shapes up for January 2025.