Current NFL Playoff Standings: Bears and Patriots Secure Top Seeds in Respective Conferences

As the NFL season approaches its final stretch, each matchup carries significant weight for playoff positioning and division races. Here's a breakdown of the current playoff landscape heading into Week 14.

NFC Playoff Picture

1. Chicago Bears (9-3)
   Next game: At Green Bay Packers, Week 14
   Key info: Chicago took the top spot in the NFC after the Panthers upset the Rams. Their recent win against the Eagles boosted their NFC North title odds to 37% according to The Athletic.
2. Los Angeles Rams (9-3)
   Next game: At Arizona Cardinals, Week 14
   Key info: The Rams fell from first in the conference after losing to the Panthers. Their chances of claiming the NFCs No. 1 seed dropped to 38%.
3. Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
   Next game: At Los Angeles Chargers, Week 14
   Key info: While still controlling the NFC East, back-to-back defeatsincluding a loss to the Bearshave reduced their top-seed odds to 8%.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5)
   Next game: At New Orleans Saints, Week 14
   Key info: Leading the NFC South, the Bucs have a high likelihood of reaching the playoffs79% per The Athletic and 85% according to NFL.com.
5. Seattle Seahawks (9-3)
   Next game: At Atlanta Falcons, Week 14
   Key info: Almost certain to make the postseason (around 90%), though they face stiff competition in the NFC West.
6. Green Bay Packers (8-3-1)
   Next game: vs. Chicago Bears, Week 14
   Key info: Favored to win the NFC North at 59%, with the upcoming clash against the Bears pivotal.
7. San Francisco 49ers (9-4)
   Next game: vs. Tennessee Titans, Week 15
   Key info: Strong playoff favorite at 91%.
8. Detroit Lions (7-5)
   Next game: vs. Dallas Cowboys, Thursday Night
   Key info: Playoff chances at 43%, division title probability at 5%.
9. Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)
   Next game: At Detroit Lions, Thursday Night
   Key info: Playoff odds between 16-23%.
10. Carolina Panthers (7-6)
    Next game: At New Orleans Saints, Week 15
    Key info: 23% chance of making the playoffs and 21% chance to win their division.

AFC Playoff Picture

1. New England Patriots (11-2)
   Next game: vs. Buffalo Bills, Week 15
   Key info: Leading the AFC East by 2.5 games, Patriots have a 91% chance to claim the division and the highest odds to secure the No. 1 AFC seed.
2. Denver Broncos (10-2)
   Next game: At Las Vegas Raiders, Week 14
   Key info: Heavy favorites for the AFC West title at 84%, briefly overtaking the Patriots for the top seed before New England regained it.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)
   Next game: vs. Indianapolis Colts, Week 14
   Key info: Leading the AFC South with an 84% chance to make the playoffs.
4. Baltimore Ravens (6-6)
   Next game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 14
   Key info: Playoff chances at 69% despite a recent loss; atop their division after Steelers' defeat.
5. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)
   Next game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Week 14
   Key info: 62% playoff probability, long shot to overtake Denver for division crown.
6. Indianapolis Colts (8-4)
   Next game: At Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 14
   Key info: Trailing in the AFC South, playoff chances around 68-70%.
7. Buffalo Bills (8-4)
   Next game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Week 14
   Key info: Slim chance (9%) to overtake New England, but 92% chance to make playoffs.
8. Houston Texans (7-5)
   Next game: At Kansas City Chiefs, Week 14
   Key info: Playoff odds rose to 59% after a recent win.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)
   Next game: At Baltimore Ravens, Week 14
   Key info: Playoff chances down to 30%, needing a win to remain viable.
10. Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)
    Next game: vs. Houston Texans, Week 14
    Key info: Playoff probability dropped to 33%; four games behind Denver, division title unlikely.

Teams Eliminated from Playoff Contention

• Tennessee Titans
• Arizona Cardinals
• New Orleans Saints
• Las Vegas Raiders

Author: Sophia Brooks