Seahawks Secure NFC Top Seed: 2026 NFL Playoff Details & Schedule
The current NFL playoff scenario is heating up, particularly as teams vie for positioning as the playoffs approach. The Seattle Seahawks have successfully secured the NFC’s top seed going into the postseason, marking a significant achievement for the franchise. Their performance throughout the season has placed them at the forefront of the conference.
NFC Playoff Picture: Key Developments
As of now, the Seahawks lead the NFC with a record of 14 wins and 3 losses. Here’s how the playoff picture shapes up:
- Seattle Seahawks: 14-3 (Clinched Division)
- Chicago Bears: 11-5 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11-5 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Carolina Panthers: 8-9 (Clinched Division)
- San Francisco 49ers: 12-5 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Los Angeles Rams: 11-5 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Green Bay Packers: 9-7-1 (In the Hunt)
AFC Playoff Picture: Key Updates
The AFC is equally competitive, with several teams fighting for playoff positions. The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots have also clinched their divisions with records of 13-3. Here’s how the AFC playoff picture looks:
- Denver Broncos: 13-3 (Clinched Division)
- New England Patriots: 13-3 (Clinched Division)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 13-4 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9-7 (In the Hunt)
- Houston Texans: 12-5 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11-5 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Buffalo Bills: 11-5 (Clinched Playoff Spot)
- Baltimore Ravens: 8-8 (In the Hunt)
Upcoming Playoff Schedule
The playoffs will kick off with the Wild Card round scheduled for January 10-12, 2026. This will be followed by the Divisional round on January 17-18. The AFC and NFC championship games are slated for January 25, culminating in Super Bowl LX on February 8 in Santa Clara, California.
With the Seahawks securing the NFC’s top seed, they are poised for a strong playoff run. Their solid record combined with home-field advantage could make them a formidable opponent in the postseason.
