Chargers’ 2025 Playoff Seeding Scenarios Unveiled Ahead of Week 17
The Los Angeles Chargers are navigating complex playoff scenarios for the 2025 NFL season as they approach Week 17. Several outcomes will determine their seeding for the postseason.
Chargers’ 2025 Playoff Seeding Scenarios
No. 5 Seed Possibility
The most favorable scenario for the Chargers involves a win against the Houston Texans. If the Chargers secure a victory, they will improve their record to 12-4. Additionally, they need the Buffalo Bills to lose to the Philadelphia Eagles. This combination would ensure that the Chargers remain the No. 5 seed, their lowest potential placement for the playoffs.
- Chargers win against Texans: Record becomes 12-4 (9-2 in conference).
- Bills lose to Eagles: Their record drops to 11-5 (8-3 in AFC).
Even if the Chargers were to lose in Week 18 while the Bills win, the Chargers would still hold the No. 5 seed. This is due to a better record in common games. The Chargers have defeated both the Dolphins and Steelers, and additionally have a victory over the Eagles, which would give them a critical edge.
No. 6 Seed Scenario
Should the Chargers win against the Texans, the No. 6 seed emerges as their lowest potential outcome. This scenario would place them in a Wild Card matchup against the No. 3 seed in the AFC, likely the Jacksonville Jaguars, who currently lead the AFC South.
No. 7 Seed Risk
The Chargers face the No. 7 seed predicament if they lose to the Texans. In this situation, both the Chargers and Texans would finish with an 11-5 record, but Houston would hold the tie-breaker based on their head-to-head results.
The determination of the Chargers’ position as the No. 7 seed hinges on the Bills’ result against the Eagles and potential outcomes in Week 18. These factors will significantly influence the Chargers’ playoff journey in 2025.
