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NFL playoff picture 2025: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 17

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks after Monday Night Football in Week 17:AFC Playoff PictureDIVISION LEADERS1. Broncos (13-3) Clinched the AFC West and will clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if they win in Week 18.

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NFL playoff picture week 17: Falcons' upset of Rams is bad news for Buccaneers

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Week 17 NFL Playoff Picture, AFC, NFC Bracket Scenarios Ahead of Sunday's Games

Cards Wire · 16h

NFC West title, No. 1 seed in NFC comes down to 1 Week 18 game

The NFC West division title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC come down to one game.

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NFL Week 18 schedule: the games that impact the playoff picture most

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Seahawks keep hold on NFC’s top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers

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NFL playoff picture Week 17: Steelers, Patriots, Panthers near division titles

The Bolts' loss Saturday wrapped up the Broncos ' first division title in a decade − which was also the last time they won the Super Bowl.

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4 NFL Coaches Officially On 'Hot Seat' After Week 17

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Panthers waste chance to clinch NFC South

49ers and Seahawks face off for No. 1 NFC seed

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Rams' loss on MNF opens NFC West door for Seahawks vs. 49ers in Week 18

The Los Angeles Rams ' Week 17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons was brutal for the fans.

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2025 NFL Playoff Scenarios and Motivations: 49ers and Seahawks face off for No. 1 NFC Seed

Rams Wire on MSN · 16h

Despite falling out of NFC West race, Rams still have plenty to play for

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Matthew Stafford's MVP case takes major hit with three INTs as Bijan Robinson fuels Falcons' upset over Rams

In the final game of Week 17, the Atlanta Falcons upset the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 on "Monday Night Football."

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NFC West-best Seahawks stifle Panthers, win 6th straight

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NFC Playoff Picture: Seahawks avoid worst case wild card scenario after Rams loss

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Seattle Seahawks One Win Away From Unique Shared History with Seattle Mariners

If the Seahawks are able to win and take the division, it will mark a historic achievement for Seattle sports.

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A playoff chance missed: Takeaways from Carolina Panthers’ loss to Seahawks

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Winners and Losers from Seahawks win over the Panthers: Defense dominates again

the spiraling Buccaneers can still win the NFC South

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The big picture: Somehow, the spiraling Buccaneers can still win the NFC South

It has been a painfully direct free fall over the past two months for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and yet, somehow, a parachute could still deploy. Tampa Bay has lost seven of its last eight games, going from a 5-1 start that had it atop most NFL power rankings to its current 7-9 record.

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Fading Buccaneers face 'last chance' vs. Panthers for NFC South

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSN · 1d

It all comes down to Week 18 for the Buccaneers and the NFC South

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Convoluted way Atlanta Falcons could ruin Tampa Bay Buccaneers' playoff hopes

As if they hadn't already been a thorn in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' sides, the Atlanta Falcons have a unique opportunity to end the Bucs' four-year reign atop the NFC South.

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Updated Buccaneers Playoff Scenario After Falcons Upset Rams

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Buccaneers continue embarrassing losing streak with loss to Dolphins

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How many NFL teams have made playoffs with a losing record? Bucs can join small list

The 7-9 Buccaneers will battle the 8-8 Carolina Panthers with a chance to claim the NFC South title in Week 18 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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What went wrong with the Panthers offense in Week 17 loss to Seahawks?

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Here's how Panthers can still clinch NFC South with loss to Bucs in Week 18

SB Nation on MSN

Rams, NFC West standings and playoff picture after ‘Monday Night Football’ loss to Falcons

The Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention for weeks, but the Monday Night Football matchup between Atlanta and the Rams still had the potential to impact the NFC playoff picture, and particularly the NFC West. But for any of that to happen, the Rams needed to win. That didn’t happen.

Rams Wire on MSN

Rams playoff scenarios: How LA can clinch No. 5 or 6 seed in NFC

The Rams are guaranteed to be the No. 5 or 6 seed no matter what happens in their final two games. Here's how they can clinch either seed.

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NFC playoff picture: Eagles’ chances of playing Rams increase after Falcons’ upset victory

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is contemplating going for the second seed or resting his starters in Week 18 against the Commanders.

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Who can Packers play in first round of NFC playoffs entering Week 18?

The Packers are locked into the No. 7 seed, meaning they'll face the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. Only two teams are left in the race to be No. 2 seed.

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How Philadelphia Eagles can get No. 2 seed in NFC

The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Week 18 home game against Washington, aiming for a strong playoff position.

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Massive Developments Weaken Rams' Position in NFC Playoff Race

The Rams, who wrap up the 2025 calendar year this week before wrapping up the NFL's regular season next week, will have no shot to win the NFC West this season.