At a Glance
- Steelers vs. Ravens decide AFC North title in Sunday Night Football
- Jaguars defeat Titans to clinch AFC South
- Broncos can secure No. 1 AFC seed with win over Chargers
- Seahawks lock No. 1 NFC seed with 13-3 win over 49ers
- Why it matters: These games set division champions, playoff spots, and the top seed that earns a bye.
Sunday’s final regular-season Sunday sees the NFL’s playoff picture sharpen as teams battle for division titles and the coveted top seed. The outcomes of the Steelers-Ravens showdown, the Jaguars-Titans game, and the Broncos-Chargers matchup will decide who earns the AFC’s No. 1 spot, while the Seahawks already hold the NFC’s top seed.
AFC Playoff Picture
Division winners are already locked: the Patriots (East), Broncos (West), Jaguars (South), and either the Steelers or Ravens (North). The top seed will hinge on the Broncos’ result against the Chargers; a win gives them the bye, a loss opens the door for the Patriots or Jaguars.
- Texans (wild card)
- Bills (wild card)
- Chargers (wild card)
NFC Standings and Seeding
The Seahawks are the No. 1 seed, having beaten the 49ers 13-3. The other division champions are the Eagles (East), Bears (North), and Panthers (South). The remaining wild-card teams are the 49ers, Rams, and Packers.
| Seed | Team | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broncos | AFC |
| 2 | Patriots | AFC |
| 3 | Steelers / Ravens | AFC |
| 4 | Jaguars | AFC |
| 5 | Texans | AFC |
| 6 | Bills | AFC |
| 7 | Chargers | AFC |
| Seed | Team | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seahawks | NFC |
| 2 | Eagles | NFC |
| 3 | Bears | NFC |
| 4 | Panthers | NFC |
| 5 | 49ers | NFC |
| 6 | Rams | NFC |
| 7 | Packers | NFC |
The playoff schedule will kick off on Super Wild Card Weekend, January 10-12, with the top seeds facing the lowest-seeded teams in each conference.
Key Takeaways
- Steelers vs. Ravens will decide AFC North champion.
- Broncos must win to secure No. 1 AFC seed and a bye.
- Seahawks hold the No. 1 NFC seed, setting the stage for the postseason.
With the division titles and top seeds on the line, Sunday’s games will shape the path to Super Bowl LX, slated for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
