At a Glance
- Final week of the NFL regular season is underway.
- 12 of the 14 playoff spots have already been clinched.
- Only one team has secured the No. 1 seed.
- Why it matters: Fans can see who will host home-field advantage and the Super Bowl 60 (2026) venue.
The final week of the NFL regular season has arrived, and only a handful of playoff spots remain up for grabs. With 12 of the 14 postseason berths already locked, the stage is set for a dramatic finish.
Playoff Field and Seeds
The current playoff field and seedings are:
| Conference | Seed | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 1 | Denver Broncos | 13-3 |
| AFC | 2 | New England Patriots | 13-3 |
| AFC | 3 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 12-4 |
| AFC | 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 11-5 |
| AFC | 5 | Houston Texans | 11-5 |
| AFC | 6 | Los Angeles Chargers | 11-5 |
| AFC | 7 | Buffalo Bills | 11-5 |
| NFC | 1 | Seattle Seahawks | 13-3 |
| NFC | 2 | Chicago Bears | 11-5 |
| NFC | 3 | Philadelphia Eagles | 11-5 |
| NFC | 4 | Carolina Panthers | 11-5 |
| NFC | 5 | San Francisco 49ers | 12-4 |
| NFC | 6 | Los Angeles Rams | 11-5 |
| NFC | 7 | Green Bay Packers | 9-6-1 |
Seeding Possibilities and Final Races
- AFC North: Ravens vs. Steelers will decide the No. 4 seed.
- AFC South: Jaguars vs. Texans will determine the division champion and a top-three seed.
- NFC West: Seahawks vs. 49ers will decide the No. 1 seed and the NFC West title.
- NFC South: Panthers vs. Buccaneers will decide the No. 4 seed.
Key scenarios:
- Broncos can clinch the No. 1 seed with a home win over the Chargers or a tie plus a Patriots loss.
- Patriots need a win over the Dolphins and a Broncos loss to secure the top seed.
- Jaguars can win the AFC South with a win or tie at home against Tennessee or a Texans loss.
- Steelers secure the No. 4 seed with a win or tie over the Ravens.
Playoff Schedule and Super Bowl 2026
- Wild Card Round: Jan. 10-12
- Divisional Round: Jan. 17-18
- Conference Championships: Jan. 25
- Super Bowl 60 (2026): Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Key Takeaways
- The final week will decide the last four playoff seeds and two division titles.
- The No. 1 seed in each conference will earn a first-round bye and home-field advantage.
- Super Bowl 60 will be played at Levi’s Stadium, giving the 49ers a potential home-field advantage if they win the NFC.
The outcome of Week 18 will set the playoff bracket and determine which teams will host home-field advantage throughout the postseason, culminating in Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8.
