NFL Playoff Standings 2026 for AFC and NFC Conferences
Follow the latest 2026 NFL playoff standings for the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC). Track every division race, playoff seed, and postseason scenario as teams compete for a spot in the 2026-27 NFL Playoffs.
The NFL playoff picture shows which teams are in contention, who has clinched a playoff berth, who has secured home-field advantage, and which teams are fighting for a first-round bye. Fans can check the updated AFC and NFC standings, division leaders, wild-card races, and postseason rankings throughout the regular season.
Stay updated on the 2027 NFL playoff race, including teams that can clinch a playoff spot, current seeds, and the road to Super Bowl LXI.
American Football Conference
| POS | AFC Leaders | W | L | T | Pct | Last 5 | Streak |
| 1st | Denver – z | – | 3 | 0 | 0.824 | 4-1-0 | W2 |
| 2nd | New England – y | – | 3 | 0 | 0.824 | 4-1-0 | W3 |
| 3rd | Jacksonville – y | – | 4 | 0 | 0.765 | 5-0-0 | W8 |
| 4th | Pittsburgh – y | – | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 4-1-0 | W1 |
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| 5th | Houston – x | – | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 5-0-0 | W9 |
| 6th | Buffalo – x | – | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 4-1-0 | W1 |
| 7th | LA Chargers – x | – | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 3-2-0 | L2 |
| Out | Indianapolis | – | 9 | 0 | 0.471 | 0-5-0 | L7 |
| Out | Baltimore | – | 9 | 0 | 0.471 | 2-3-0 | L1 |
| Out | Miami | – | 10 | 0 | 0.412 | 2-3-0 | L1 |
| Out | Cincinnati | – | 11 | 0 | 0.353 | 2-3-0 | L1 |
| Out | Kansas City | – | 11 | 0 | 0.353 | 0-5-0 | L6 |
| Out | Cleveland | – | 12 | 0 | 0.294 | 2-3-0 | W2 |
| Out | Las Vegas | – | 14 | 0 | 0.176 | 1-4-0 | W1 |
| Out | NY Jets | – | 14 | 0 | 0.176 | 0-5-0 | L5 |
| Out | Tennessee | – | 14 | 0 | 0.176 | 2-3-0 | L2 |
National Football Conference
| POS | NFC Leaders | W | L | T | Pct | Last 5 | Streak |
| 1st | Seattle – z | – | 3 | 0 | 0.824 | 5-0-0 | W7 |
| 2nd | Chicago – y | – | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 2-3-0 | L2 |
| 3rd | Philadelphia – y | – | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 3-2-0 | L1 |
| 4th | Carolina – y | – | 9 | 0 | 0.471 | 2-3-0 | L2 |
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| 5th | LA Rams – x | – | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 3-2-0 | W1 |
| 6th | San Francisco – x | – | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 4-1-0 | L1 |
| 7th | Green Bay – x | – | 7 | 1 | 0.559 | 1-4-0 | L4 |
| Out | Minnesota | – | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 5-0-0 | W5 |
| Out | Detroit | – | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 2-3-0 | W1 |
| Out | Tampa Bay | – | – | 0 | 0.471 | 1-4-0 | W1 |
| Out | Atlanta | – | 9 | 0 | 0.471 | 4-1-0 | W4 |
| Out | Dallas | – | – | 1 | 0.441 | 1-4-0 | L1 |
| Out | New Orleans | – | – | 0 | 0.353 | 4-1-0 | L1 |
| Out | Washington | – | – | 0 | 0.294 | 2-3-0 | W1 |
| Out | NY Giants | – | – | 0 | 0.235 | 2-3-0 | W2 |
| Out | Arizona | – | – | 0 | 0.176 | 0-5-0 | L9 |
Glossary
W – Wins, L – Losses, T – Ties, PCT – Win Percentage, PF – Points for, PA – Points allowed, HOME – Home record, AWAY – Away record, STRK – Count streak, CONF – record against conference opponents.
* Clinched Homefield Advantage
Z – Clinched First Round Bye
Y – Clinched Division Title
X – Clinched Playoff Seed