NFL Playoff Bracket Update Entering Week 16 — Who’s In, Who’s Chasing, Who’s Fading?
The NFL playoff picture is coming into focus as we head toward Week 16. The AFC is led by the Denver Broncos, who have already clinched a playoff spot and sit atop the AFC West. New England, Jacksonville, and Pittsburgh currently hold division leads, while the Chargers, Bills, and Texans round out the postseason field. Indianapolis and Baltimore remain in the hunt, but both need help down the stretch. AFC: 1. Denver Broncos (12-2) (Clinched Playoff Spot, 1st AFC West) 2. New England Patriots (11-3) (1st AFC East) 3. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4) (1st AFC South) 4. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) (1st AFC North) 5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) (2nd AFC West) 6. Buffalo Bills (10-4) (2nd AFC East) 7. Houston Texans (9-5) (2nd AFC South) AFC In The Hunt: 8. Indianapolis Colts (8-6) (3rd AFC South, 15% chance) 9. Baltimore Ravens (7-7) (2nd AFC North, 40% chance) In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams have clinched a playoff spot and lead the conference, with Chicago, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay holding division crowns for now. Seattle, San Francisco, and Green Bay occupy the wild card spots, while Detroit, Carolina, and Dallas are still clinging to postseason hopes. NFC: 1. Los Angeles Rams (11-3) (Clinched Playoff Spot, 1st NFC West) 2. Chicago Bears (10-4) (1st NFC North) 3. Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) (1st NFC East) 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) (1st NFC South) 5. Seattle Seahawks (11-3) (2nd NFC West) 6. San Francisco 49ers (10-4) (3rd NFC West) 7. Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) (2nd NFC North) NFC In The Hunt: 8. Detroit Lions (8-6) (3rd NFC North, 40% chance) 9. Carolina Panthers (7-7) (2nd NFC South, 23% chance) 10. Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1) (2nd NFC East, 1% chance) Every game matters from here on out — seeding battles, win-and-in scenarios, and teams fighting to stay alive. Which team do you think is in the most danger of falling out before Week 18? Let’s Talk About It.