The NFL playoff picture is constantly evolving as Week 13 games commence.,The Pittsburgh Steelers have regained first place in the AFC North following the Baltimore Ravens’ recent loss.The NFL playoff picture continues to take shape as Week 13 games are underway. USA TODAY Sports will provide updates on the AFC and NFC playoff scenarios throughout the week.<\/p>\n
AFC playoff picture:
\n1. New England Patriots (10-2), AFC East leaders: Their recent win gives them the league’s best record, putting them in the top spot in the conference.
\n2. Denver Broncos (9-2), AFC West leaders: A recent bye week allowed them to rest, but they slipped to second place in the conference standings.
\n3. Indianapolis Colts (8-3), AFC South leaders: They have lost two of their last three games, narrowing their division lead.
\n4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5), AFC North leaders: The Ravens’ loss has moved the Steelers back into first place in the division.
\n5. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4), wild card No. 1: A recent bye has improved their positioning in the wild card race.
\n6. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4), wild card No. 2: Recent wins against the Chiefs and Chargers may help with tiebreakers.
\n7. Buffalo Bills (7-4), wild card No. 3: A recent loss has put them behind the Chargers and Jaguars in wild card seeding.
\n8. Houston Texans (6-5), in the hunt: They have won four of their last five games, including three consecutive wins without injured QB C.J. Stroud.
\n9. Kansas City Chiefs (6-6), in the hunt: They are at risk of missing the postseason for the first time since 2014.
\n10. Baltimore Ravens (6-6), in the hunt: A recent loss cost them first place in the AFC North and a projected playoff spot.<\/p>\n
NFC playoff picture:
\n1. Los Angeles Rams (9-2), NFC West leaders: They hold the best record in the conference, ahead of the Eagles.
\n2. Philadelphia Eagles (8-3), NFC East leaders: A recent collapse may not cost them the division title but has dropped them behind the Rams.
\n3. Chicago Bears (8-3), NFC North leaders: They have won eight of their last nine games to take the division lead.
\n4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5), NFC South leaders: Their division lead was restored, but the status of injured QB Baker Mayfield is a concern.
\n5. Seattle Seahawks (8-3), wild card No. 1: Their losses include two within the division, which could affect tiebreakers.
\n6. Green Bay Packers (8-3-1), wild card No. 2: Their standing has been maintained with a recent win, but they remain in a tight race.
\n7. San Francisco 49ers (8-4), wild card No. 3: A recent win solidifies their hold on the final playoff spot in the conference.
\n8. Detroit Lions (7-5), in the hunt: They remain outside the playoff field after being swept by the Packers.
\n9. Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1), in the hunt: Three consecutive wins have boosted their playoff aspirations.
\n10. Carolina Panthers (6-6), in the hunt: They have one win against a team currently above .500 and are virtually tied with the Cowboys.<\/p>\n
As of Week 13, the New York Giants have been eliminated from playoff contention in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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