The 2024-2025 season of the National Football League nears its end as the NFL Playoffs begin. Ready to learn more? We've got your whole NFL Playoff Picture right here with team overviews, standings and the NFL Playoff schedule. Plus, learn how you can score great savings by purchasing NFL Playoffs tickets through Undercover Tourist!
The NFL Playoff Picture
The playoff picture for the 2024 NFL season is officially set. The season started with 32 teams and is now down to 14, with seven teams representing the NFC and seven representing the AFC. The playoffs begin Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, with the Wild Card round. Over the weekend, there will be six games played to see who will advance to the next round.
The NFL Playoffs consist of several weeks of a single-elimination tournament leading to the AFC and NFC championships. Those two championship winners will head to Super Bowl LIX, held on Feb. 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
Here's a look at the NFL Playoff standings and picture:
NFL Playoff Standings — AFC
1. Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs will look to accomplish what no other team in the modern playoff era has done by winning their third Super Bowl in a row. With only two losses during the regular season and a competitive roster, they will be a tough contender in the playoffs.
2. Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills finished first in the AFC East with a record of 13-4. Josh Allen, a contender for the league's MVP, has led his team through another incredible season. The Bills will look to finally make it back to the Super Bowl.
3. Baltimore Ravens
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Lamar Jackson could easily repeat his title of league MVP after another incredible year with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers twice to claim the top spot in the AFC North. They are sure to give other teams a tough time in the playoffs.
4. Houston Texans
Coming in as the fourth seed, the Houston Texans finished first in the AFC South with a record of 10-7. They continue to impress with their talented roster led by C.J. Stroud.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers offense, led by Justin Herbert, helped propel them into the playoffs in a very competitive division. They will help open the playoffs as they take on the Houston Texans.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers has a strong start to the year, but by struggling with the second half of the season, they will be looking for redemption against their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, during the Wild Card round.
7. Denver Broncos
The final spot in the AFC belongs to the Denver Broncos, who managed to shut out the Kansas City Chiefs in the final game of the season.
NFL Playoff Standings — NFC
1. Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions continue to be a recent powerhouse within the NFC. They hold the number one seed and will be looking to clinch their ticket to the NFC Championship game for a shot at the Super Bowl after a disappointing end to the season last year.
2. Philadelphia Eagles
The battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders for the title of division champs of the NFC East was tough, but the Eagles prevailed. The Eagles will host the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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The division champs of the NFC South claimed their title in the last game of the season. This victory guaranteed their spot in the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been inconsistent throughout the season, but with Baker Mayfield at quarterback, their chances for success are always high.
4. Los Angeles Rams
Another division that struggled throughout the season was the NFC West. However, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams know what it takes in the playoffs, so they will hope to be ready when they take on the Minnesota Vikings.
5. Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings narrowly missed winning the NFC North. They had an incredible regular season and will be a tough team to beat in the playoffs.
6. Washington Commanders
J.T. Daniels has taken the reigns in leading the Washington Commanders, and he is playing incredibly well. Can the young quarterback lead his team on a championship run?
7. Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers claimed the final NFC playoff spot. They finished third in the very competitive NFC North with a record of 11-6.
NFL Playoff Schedule
The playoffs kick off Jan. 11, 2025, with the Wild Card round.
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Well, there's our 2024 NFL Playoff Picture. Did your team make it to the playoffs this year? What matchup are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!
