NFL Playoff Picture 2024/25: Standings, Bracket Scenarios and results after Week 14 ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The NFL regular season is nearing its conclusion, and the top players in the world are still vying for a berth in Super Bowl LIX.

Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their second consecutive Super Bowl victory in 2024, something that hadn’t been done in 20 years, with Tom Brady’s New England Patriots being the last team to do it.

And since the NFL Giants are now at the top of both their conference and the AFC West standings, they are predicted to win the championship again.

The Detroit Lions, who are aiming for a Wildcard Week bye, have earned a 12-1 record on the NFC side of the NFL as Dan Campbell continues to improve the squad.

Before we learn which two teams will compete on the grand stage in New Orleans in February, expect surprises.

To give NFL fans an idea of what to anticipate when teams either go hard or go home, we have created a playoff image. Wildcard weekend begins on January 11.

NFL playoff picture – how match-ups would look if they were being played today

AFC STANDINGS

The Kansas City Chiefs remain at the top. After defeating the Raiders 19-7 on Black Friday and then narrowly defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, Andy Reid’s team formally guaranteed their postseason spot.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are right on their heels after defeating the Browns in week 14, but the Buffalo Bills have also prolonged their season after defeating the 49ers 35-10 in week 13 to win the AFC East for the seventh time in a row.

Leaders of Divisions

1. AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs (12-1)2. AFC East’s Buffalo Bills (10-3)3. AFC North’s Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3)4. AFC South: Houston Texans (8-5)

The Wild-Card Race

5. Ravens of Baltimore (8-5)6. Chargers of Los Angeles (8-5)7. Broncos of Denver (8-5)8. The Colts of Indianapolis (6-7)9. Dolphins of Miami (6-7)10. The 5-8 Cincinnati Bengals11. (3-10) Cleveland Browns12. Jaguars of Jacksonville (3-10)13. Jets of New York (3-10)14. (3-10) Tennessee Titans15. Patriots of New England (3-10)16. Raiders of Las Vegas (2-11)

NFC STANDINGS

After defeating division rivals Green Bay, the Detroit Lions, who remain atop the NFC standings, have now won ELEVEN straight games.

Although they do face each other in week 18, the Minnesota Vikings’ sixth consecutive victory against the Atlanta Falcons saw the Lions block their road to a bye. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ victory over the Raiders put them atop the NFC South.

The Seattle Seahawks maintained their comeback with a fourth straight victory, while the Philadelphia Eagles secured their postseason berth by going 11-2 following their own ninth straight victory.

Leaders of Divisions

1. NFC North’s Detroit Lions (12-1)2. NFC East: Philadelphia Eagles (11-2)3. NFC West: Seattle Seahawks (8-5)4. NFC South: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6)

The Wild-Card Race

5. Vikings of Minnesota (11-2)6. (9-4) Green Bay Packers7. Commnaders of Washington (8-5)8. Rams of Los Angeles (7-6)9. Falcons of Atlanta (6-7)10. Cardinals of Arizona (6-7)11. 49ers of San Francisco (6-7)12. Saints of New Orleans (5-8)13. The Cowboys of Dallas (5-8)14. Bears of Chicago (4-9)15. Panthers of Carolina (3-10)16. Giants of New York (2-11)

When is the NFL Wild Card weekend?

Every time is Eastern.

January 11, 2025, Saturday

• AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup – 1 p.m. (CBS or FOX)
• AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup – 4:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
• AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup – 8 p.m. (Peacock)

January 12, 2025, Sunday

• AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup – 4:30 p.m. (CBS or FOX)
• AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup – 8:15 p.m. (NBC)

January 13, 2025, Monday

• AFC/NFC Wild Card Matchup – 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

When is the divisional round?

January 18, 2025, Saturday

• AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup – 4:30 p.m.
• AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup – 8:15 p.m.

January 19, 2025, Sunday

• AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup – 3 p.m.
• AFC/NFC Divisional Matchup – 6:30 p.m.

When is the Conference Championship round?

January 26, 2025, Sunday

• NFC Conference Championship – 3 p.m. (FOX)
• AFC Conference Championship – 6:30 p.m. (CBS

When is the Super Bowl LIX?

• Super Bowl 2025 will take place on Sunday, February 9.
• New Orleans, home of the New Orleans Saints, will host Super Bowl LIX.
• It will be the first time New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl since 2013.
• Caesars Superdome will be the host stadium.
• Kansas City Chiefs are the holders after beating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.

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