NFL Playoff Seeds and Projected Draft Order Revealed

NFL Playoff Seeds and Projected Draft Order Revealed

The NFL playoff seeds are nearly finalized, with several matchups shaping Sunday’s excitement. The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off to determine the final divisions and wild-card postseason slots. This pivotal game will complete the playoff picture before the league announces its full postseason schedule.

AFC Playoff Picture

The AFC playoff lineup is almost complete. With the Denver Broncos securing the No. 1 seed and New England Patriots clinching the No. 2 seed, both teams are poised for a strong postseason run.

  • 1st Seed: Broncos (14-3)
  • 2nd Seed: Patriots (14-3)
  • 3rd Seed: Jaguars (13-4)
  • 4th Seed: TBD (Ravens/Steelers)
  • 5th Seed: Texans (12-5)
  • 6th Seed: Bills (12-5)
  • 7th Seed: Chargers (11-6)

The winner between the Ravens and Steelers will determine the AFC North champion. The victorious team will enter the postseason as the No. 4 seed and host the Houston Texans.

AFC Matchups

The first round of the AFC playoffs is set to see:

  • (5) Texans at (4) TBD
  • (6) Bills at (3) Jaguars
  • (7) Chargers at (2) Patriots

NFC Playoff Overview

In the NFC, the playoff picture is equally compelling. The Seattle Seahawks have locked up the No. 1 seed, while the Los Angeles Rams will travel to face the Carolina Panthers, who qualified for the playoffs despite a challenging finish.

  • 1st Seed: Seahawks (14-3)
  • 2nd Seed: Bears (11-6)
  • 3rd Seed: Eagles (11-6)
  • 4th Seed: Panthers (8-9)
  • 5th Seed: Rams (12-5)
  • 6th Seed: 49ers (12-5)
  • 7th Seed: Packers (9-7-1)

NFC Matchups

Key matchups for the NFC playoffs include:

  • (5) Rams at (4) Panthers
  • (6) 49ers at (3) Eagles
  • (7) Packers at (2) Bears

The upcoming playoff games promise to deliver thrilling performances, showcasing top-seeded teams and intense rivalries. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the outcomes, especially with so much at stake in the AFC and NFC wild-card rounds.

Next