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Updated 2023 NFL playoff picture, standings, AFC/NFC Wild Card race as of Week 17 (2023). A look at the top seeds and teams in the hunt for the NFL playoffs.
The Week 16 Christmas NFL slate was a wild one, and two new teams are in playoff position after snagging victories on Saturday or Sunday. With just two weeks and 34 total regular season games left to be played, 24 franchises are still in contention for a playoff berth.
The playoff picture is taking shape heading into Week 17, but only six teams have clinched a spot in the postseason thus far. There is still plenty of drama to unfold, but let's take a look at the current standings ahead of Week 17 action.
As a reminder, seven teams from each conference will qualify for the postseason. The top seeds in each conference will earn a first-round bye, while the three other division winners in each conference will host a playoff game in the Wild Card Round. Despite the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sitting at 8-7, they are currently ahead of the 10-5 Cowboys due to the NFL's playoff format. Without further ado, let's dive into the standings.
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Week 17 AFC - NFL Playoff Picture
1. Baltimore Ravens: 12-3 (1st in AFC North) - Clinched Playoff Berth
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: vs. MIA
2. Miami Dolphins: 11-4 (1st in AFC East) - Clinched Playoff Berth
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: at BAL
3. Kansas City Chiefs: 9-6 (1st in AFC West)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: vs. CIN
4. Jacksonville Jaguars: 8-7 (1st in AFC South)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: vs. CAR
5. Cleveland Browns: 10-5 (2nd in AFC North)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: vs. NYJ
FLACCO TO COOPER 😳 pic.twitter.com/CzeuGhYUwB
— SN Ohio (@SN_Ohio) December 24, 2023
6. Buffalo Bills: 9-6 (2nd in AFC East)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: vs. NE
7. Indianapolis Colts: 8-7 (2nd in AFC South)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: vs. LV
AFC Teams In The Hunt for NFL Playoffs
8. Houston Texans: 8-7 (3rd in AFC South)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: vs. TEN
9. Pittsburgh Steelers: 8-7 (3rd in AFC North)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: at SEA
George Pickens TOUCHDOWN AGAIN.
He can not be stopped tonight.
📺: #CINvsPIT on NBC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yewPow3ekF pic.twitter.com/JbRic5KPmP— NFL (@NFL) December 23, 2023
10. Cincinnati Bengals: 8-7 (4th in AFC North)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: at KC
11. Las Vegas Raiders: 7-8 (2nd in AFC West)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: at IND
12. Denver Broncos: 7-8 (3rd AFC West)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: vs. LAC
Week 17 NFC - NFL Playoff Picture
1. San Francisco 49ers: 11-4 (1st in NFC West) - Clinched Playoff Berth
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: at WAS
2. Detroit Lions: 11-4 (1st in NFC North) - Clinched Playoff Berth
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: at DAL
3. Philadelphia Eagles: 11-4 (1st in NFC East) - Clinched Playoff Berth
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: vs. ARI
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-7 (1st in NFC South)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: vs. NO
5. Dallas Cowboys: 10-5 (2nd in NFC East) - Clinched Playoff Berth
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: vs. DET
6. Los Angeles Rams: 8-7 (2nd in NFC West)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: at NYG
7. Seattle Seahawks: 8-7 (3rd in NFC West)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: vs. PIT
DK Metcalf SAVED CHRISTMAS!!!!
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS 🎄 pic.twitter.com/NvAZwqZpYd
— Sports ON Tap Seattle (@SeattleONTap) December 24, 2023
NFC Teams In The Hunt for NFL Playoffs
8. Minnesota Vikings: 7-8 (2nd in NFC North)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: vs. GB
9. Atlanta Falcons: 7-8 (2nd in NFC South)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: at CHI
10. Green Bay Packers: 7-8 (3rd in NFC North)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: at MIN
11. New Orleans Saints: 7-8 (3rd in NFC South)
Week 16 Result: L
Week 17 Opponent: at TB
12. Chicago Bears: 6-9 (4th in NFC North)
Week 16 Result: W
Week 17 Opponent: vs. ATL
Marcedes Lewis ??? in 2023 ??!
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 24, 2023
Eliminated Teams from NFL Playoffs
- Arizona Cardinals
- Carolina Panthers
- Los Angeles Chargers
- New York Giants
- New York Jets
- New England Patriots
- Tennessee Titans
- Washington Commanders
NFL Playoffs Tiebreaking Procedures
- Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
- Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
- Strength of victory in all games.
- Strength of schedule in all games
- Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed in all games.
- Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed in all games.
- Best net points in common games.
- Best net points in all games.
- Best net touchdowns in all games.
- Coin toss
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