The NFL playoff field is starting to fill up as teams begin qualifying for spots in Week 13. The Detroit Lions took the field when they held off the Green Bay Packers. thursday night football. There was only one other game this weekend between the two teams holding one of the 14 playoff spots heading into Week 14. However, that doesn't mean the playoff picture won't change. Eight teams in the playoffs played on Sunday.
The only game involving two current playoff teams took place in Minnesota, with the fifth-seeded Minnesota Vikings taking on the fourth-seeded Atlanta Falcons. The division-leading Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans are in a bye week, along with two wild-card teams: the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders. The Indianapolis Colts, who are two games away from making the playoffs, also received a bye.
The current rankings are as follows.
Week 14 NFC Standings
1.×-detroit lions (12-1)
2. philadelphia eagles (11-2)
3. seattle seahawks (7-5)
4. tampa bay buccaneers (7-6)
5. minnesota vikings (11-2)
6. green bay packers (9-4)
7. commander of washington (8-5)
9. arizona cardinals (6-6, victory over LAR)
10. Los Angeles Rams (6-6)
8. atlanta falcons (6-7)
11. san francisco 49ers (5-7, victory over DAL)
12. dallas cowboys (5-7)
13. new orleans saints (5-8)
14. chicago bears (4-8, 2-5 NFC)*
15. carolina panthers (3-10)
16. new york giants (2-11)* excluded
Week 14 AFC Standings
1.×-kansas city chiefs (11-1)
2.y-buffalo bills (10-2)
3. pittsburgh steelers (10-3)
4. houston texans (8-5)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)
6. baltimore ravens (8-5, victory over DEN)
7. denver broncos (8-5)
8. indianapolis colts (6-7, victory over MIA)
9. miami dolphins (6-7)*
10. cincinnati bengals (4-8)
11. cleveland browns (3-10) — Eliminated
12. jacksonville jaguars (3-10) — Eliminated
13. new york jets (3-10) — Eliminated
14. tennessee titans (3-10) — Eliminated
15. new england patriots (3-10) — Eliminated
16. las vegas raiders (2-11) — Eliminated
Note: In the 5-way tiebreaker between Cleveland, Jacksonville, New York, Tennessee, and New England, the division tiebreaker first drops the tiebreaker (losing to the Jaguars) and the Patriots (Jets in the common game tiebreaker). The Jets then fell behind the Browns and Jaguars by conference record tiebreaker, and the Browns finished ahead of the Jaguars by head-to-head.
Teams marked with an asterisk
excluded from division competition
Teams marked with an “x” qualify for the playoffs
The team with “y” won the division
Week 14 playoff key takeaways
Dolphins overwhelm Jets in overtime
It looked like New York was going to deal a devastating blow to Miami for their playoff chances. Instead, the Dolphins fought back and won in overtime. Dolphins This loss eliminates the Jets from playoff contention.
Steelers eliminate Browns from playoff contention
The Steelers continued to do well after that, eliminating their rivals in the process. The Ravens defeated the Browns 42-21 on a walkover, adding half a game to their lead in the AFC North. Pittsburgh has a two-game lead in the division and remains on pace for the No. 1 seed, two games behind the Chiefs.
Saints keep their slim playoff hopes alive
The Saints prevented a potential game-tying field goal by the Giants in the final minute and won 14-11. New Orleans is two games behind the Bucks with four games remaining and will face Tampa in Week 18.
Eagles defeat tough Panthers team
Philadelphia was the weekend's biggest favorite to win, but they had to face a Panthers team that has been on the rise lately. They stopped their defense at the last minute and achieved nine consecutive wins. With the Commanders' bye, the Eagles are now three games up in the NFC East with four games remaining. They are still a game behind the Lions. The Eagles enter the week needing wins and losses from the Falcons and Cardinals. The Falcons suffered a blowout loss at Minnesota, and Arizona hosts Seattle in a game at 4 p.m. ET.
Bucks take over lead in NFC South
The Bucks jumped out early against the Raiders but stumbled in the middle. Still, they held on in the second half, and combined with the Falcons' loss at Minnesota, Tampa now has a one-game lead in the division. The Falcons have defeated the Bucs in both matchups this season, so Tampa will need a clean sweep in the division to qualify for the playoffs.
Vikings keep pace
The Falcons struggled against the Vikings in the first half, but Kirk Cousins collapsed in the second half and the wheels on the defense came off. Minnesota remains on pace for second place in the NFC North behind Detroit. The Vikings entered the weekend with a chance to make the playoffs. The Cardinals and Rams qualified with 1 win and 1 loss. Arizona and Los Angeles will both play in the 4pm ET slot.
Which NFL teams have already qualified for the playoffs?
The Kansas City Chiefs won 11 games in Week 13, becoming the first NFL team to qualify for the playoffs. The Buffalo Bills won the AFC East last Sunday night, securing a berth in a home playoff game. The Lions secured a playoff spot with Thursday night's victory.
– Kansas City Chiefs
– Buffalo Bills
– Detroit Lions
Which NFL team was eliminated from the playoffs?
In Week 13, the Giants became the first team this season to be officially eliminated from the playoff race. On Black Friday, the Raiders joined them with their 10th loss of the season and were also eliminated. On Sunday, the Patriots were also eliminated with a loss, and the Chargers and Texans won. The Jacksonville Jaguars were eliminated from the playoffs as the Denver Broncos won on Monday night.
– New York Giants
– New England Patriots
– Jacksonville Jaguars
– Las Vegas Raiders
Some NFL teams could qualify for the playoffs this week
Three teams could qualify for the playoffs in Week 14, with the Detroit Lions clinching the spot Thursday. The Vikings need some help to lock in the standings, but the Philadelphia Eagles also need some things to lock in.
NFL Division Standings
- AFC East standings Buffalo Bills, 10-2 — division
- clinched
- Miami Dolphins, 6-7
- New York Jets, 3-10 — eliminated from playoff contention
New England Patriots, 3-10 — eliminated from playoff contention
- AFC North Division Standings
- Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-3
- Baltimore Ravens, 8-5
- Cincinnati Bengals, 4-8
Cleveland Browns, 3-10 — eliminated from playoff contention
- AFC South Division Standings
- Houston Texans, 8-5
- Indianapolis Colts, 6-7
- Jacksonville Jaguars, 3-10 — eliminated from playoff contention
Tennessee Titans, 3-10 — eliminated from playoff contention
- AFC West Division Standings
- Kansas City Chiefs, 11-1
- Los Angeles Chargers, 8-4
- Denver Broncos, 8-5
Las Vegas Raiders, 2-11 — eliminated from playoff contention
- NFC East standings
- Philadelphia Eagles, 11-2
- Washington Commanders, 8-5
- Dallas Cowboys, 5-7
New York Giants, 2-11 — eliminated from playoff contention
- NFC North Standings
- Detroit Lions, 12-1
- Minnesota Vikings, 11-2
- Green Bay Packers, 9-4
Chicago Bears, 4-8
- NFC South Standings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7-6
- Atlanta Falcons, 6-7
- New Orleans Saints, 5-8
Carolina Panthers, 3-10
- NFC West Standings
- Seattle Seahawks, 7-5
- Arizona Cardinals, 6-6
- Los Angeles Rams, 6-6
San Francisco 49ers, 5-7
