2021 NFL Playoff Picture Schedule
2022 NFL playoff picture: 49ers steal spot, Steelers likely in, Colts out after wild Week 18
The Jaguars have been eliminated from playoff contention for nearly a month now, but they still managed to turn the AFC playoff race upside down on Sunday when they pulled off a shocking 26-11 upset of the Indianapolis Colts.
In the NFC, the 49ers clinched a playoff berth after pulling off a wild comeback against the Rams. The Niners trailed 17-0 at one point, but fought back to win the game 27-24 in overtime.
AFC playoff standings
1. AFC South champion (12-5)
Titans
The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC will officially be going through Nashville. All the Titans had to do to clinch the top seed was beat the Texans and that’s exactly what they did.
2. AFC West champion (12-5)
Chiefs
The Chiefs had a shot to get the top seed, but they needed the Titans to lose, which didn’t happen on Sunday. The win by Tennessee locks up the second overall seed for the Chiefs.
3. AFC East champion (11-6)
Bills
To clinch the AFC East title, all the Bills had to do on Sunday was beat the Jets and that’s exactly what they did. Not only does the win lock the Bills into the three-seed, but it also means Buffalo has won back-to-back division titles for the first time since the 1990-91 seasons.
4. AFC North champion (10-7)
Bengals
After the Chiefs’ win on Saturday, the Bengals didn’t have a lot to play for on Sunday and it showed. The Bengals benched most of their starters in their 21-16 loss to Cleveland. The Bengals loss combined with Buffalo’s win means the Bengals will go into the playoffs as the fourth-seed. Of course, the Bengals probably don’t care about their seeding and that’s because they’re about to host their first playoff game since 2015.
5. Wild Card 1 (10-7)
Patriots
The Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins means that New England will be entering the playoffs as a wild-card team for the first time ever under Bill Belichick (They’ve played in the wild-card round before, but they were a division winner in each instance). However, the Patriots don’t know who they’ll be playing yet. If the Chargers win on Sunday night (or if there’s a tie), the Patriots will get the fifth-seed and play the Bengals. If the Raiders win, the Patriots will get the sixth-seed and play the Bills.
6. Wild Card 2 (9-7)
Chargers
Things are pretty simple for the Chargers: They’ll make the playoffs with a win over the Raiders on Sunday night. They could also get in with a tie, but if they lose, their season will be over. If the Chargers win, they’ll get the sixth-seed and play the Bills.
7. Wild Card 3 (9-7)
Raiders
NFC playoff standings
1. NFC North champion (13-4)
Packers
The Packers have already clinched the top seed in the NFC and the first-round bye that comes with it. The fact that they lost to the Lions on Sunday means absolutely nothing when it comes to the playoff race.
2. NFC South champion (13-4)
Buccaneers
The Buccaneers decided to play their starters on Sunday and the gamble paid off. By beating the Panthers, Tampa Bay was able to move up to the second spot in the NFC, which ensure they’ll get to host at least two home games as long as the win in the wild-card round.
3. NFC East champion (12-5)
Cowboys
Like the Buccaneers, the Cowboys also decided to play their starters in Week 18 and like Tampa Bay, the decision ended up working. Thanks to the Rams loss, the Cowboys clinched the third overall seed and will play the 49ers.
4. NFC West champion (12-5)
Rams
Despite losing on Sunday, the Rams still took home the division title thanks to the fact that Arizona also lost. In a twist of irony, the Rams will now face that same Cardinals team in the wild-card round. The two teams split their season series this year.
5. Wild Card 1 (11-6)
Cardinals
The Cardinals had a chance to win the NFC West, but they blew it in a 38-30 loss to the Seahawks. The loss means the Cards will now have to hit the road for the wild-card round, which might not be the worst thing, considering Arizona went 8-1 on the road this year.
6. Wild Card 2 (10-7)
49ers
In one of the wildest games of Week 18, it took until overtime for the 49ers to clinch their playoff berth. Their win over the Rams means they’ve won an all-expense paid trip to Dallas to face the Cowboys in the wild-card round.
7. Wild Card 3 (9-8)
Eagles
The Eagles clinched a playoff spot in Week 17, so the only thing they had to sweat out on Sunday was their final seed. Due to the 49ers’ win over the Rams, the Eagles are the seventh-seed and will travel to Tampa Bay for Super Wild Card Weekend.
Wild card round matchups (based on current standings)
AFC (teams in bold have clinched their seed)
(7) Raiders at (2) Chiefs
(6) Chargers at (3) Bills
(5) Patriots at (4) Bengals
Bye: Titans
NFC (All seeds clinched)
(7) Eagles at (2) Buccaneers
(6) 49ers at (3) Cowboys
(5) Cardinals at (4) Rams
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