NFL Playoff Picture 2026
NFL playoff picture 2026 after Week 7: the 14 playoff teams if the regular season ended today, seven per conference. Division leaders hold seeds 1 to 4; the three best other teams are the Wild Cards (5 to 7). Equal records are split with the NFL tiebreaking procedures, and the table updates minutes after every game.
AFC Playoff Picture
| Seed | Team | Record | DIV | CONF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chiefs AFC West leader | 5-1 | 3-0 | 5-0 | Magic number 10 |
| 2 |  Bills AFC East leader | 5-1 | 0-1 | 3-1 | Magic number 10 |
| 3 |  Browns AFC North leader | 5-2 | 2-0 | 3-2 | Magic number 10 |
| 4 |  Jaguars AFC South leader | 4-2 | 0-1 | 3-2 | – |
| 5 |  Broncos Wild Card | 5-2 | 1-1 | 2-1 | Magic number 10 |
| 6 |  Steelers Wild Card | 5-2 | 1-1 | 2-2 | Magic number 10 |
| 7 |  Bengals Wild Card | 4-2 | 1-1 | 3-2 | – |
In the Hunt
Patriots 4-3, 0.5 games behind the No. 7 seed
Ravens 4-3, 0.5 games behind the No. 7 seed
Raiders 3-4, 1.5 games behind the No. 7 seed
Jets 2-5, 2.5 games behind the No. 7 seed
Colts 2-5, 2.5 games behind the No. 7 seed
Texans 2-5, 2.5 games behind the No. 7 seed
Dolphins 1-5, 3 games behind the No. 7 seed
Titans 1-6, 3.5 games behind the No. 7 seed
Chargers 0-6, 4 games behind the No. 7 seed
AFC Wild Card Round If the Season Ended Today
- 1 Chiefs: first-round bye
- 7 Bengals at 2 Bills
- 6 Steelers at 3 Browns
- 5 Broncos at 4 Jaguars
NFC Playoff Picture
| Seed | Team | Record | DIV | CONF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vikings NFC North leader | 6-0 | 2-0 | 4-0 | Magic number 9 |
| 2 |  49ers NFC West leader | 6-1 | 3-0 | 4-1 | Magic number 9 |
| 3 |  Giants NFC East leader | 4-2-1 | 1-0-1 | 2-2-1 | – |
| 4 |  Panthers NFC South leader | 3-3 | 1-1 | 3-2 | – |
| 5 |  Bears Wild Card | 5-2 | 0-2 | 3-2 | Magic number 10 |
| 6 |  Lions Wild Card | 4-2 | 1-0 | 3-1 | – |
| 7 |  Packers Wild Card | 4-3 | 1-2 | 3-3 | – |
In the Hunt
Seahawks 4-3, level with the No. 7 seed
Falcons 3-4, 1 game behind the No. 7 seed
Rams 3-4, 1 game behind the No. 7 seed
Cowboys 3-4, 1 game behind the No. 7 seed
Buccaneers 2-5, 2 games behind the No. 7 seed
Saints 2-5, 2 games behind the No. 7 seed
Cardinals 2-5, 2 games behind the No. 7 seed
Eagles 2-5, 2 games behind the No. 7 seed
Commanders 1-4-1, 2 games behind the No. 7 seed
NFC Wild Card Round If the Season Ended Today
- 1 Vikings: first-round bye
- 7 Packers at 2 49ers
- 6 Lions at 3 Giants
- 5 Bears at 4 Panthers
Tiebreakers Applied
- AFC: Chiefs ahead of Bills (5-1) on conference record.
- AFC: Broncos ahead of Steelers (5-2) on conference record.
- AFC: Patriots ahead of Ravens (4-3) on conference record.
- NFC: Packers ahead of Seahawks (4-3) on conference record.
- NFC: Falcons ahead of Rams (3-4) on conference record.
- NFC: Rams ahead of Cowboys (3-4) on conference record.
Head-to-head, division and conference record, common games, strength of victory and strength of schedule, then net points. The league's last steps (points rankings, touchdowns, coin toss) are not modelled, so a rare tie can still change.
NFL Playoff Picture 2026 FAQ
Who is the No. 1 seed in the AFC right now?
The Chiefs at 5-1. If the season ended today, the AFC playoff teams would be: 1 Chiefs, 2 Bills, 3 Browns, 4 Jaguars, 5 Broncos, 6 Steelers, 7 Bengals.
Who is the No. 1 seed in the NFC right now?
The Vikings at 6-0. If the season ended today, the NFC playoff teams would be: 1 Vikings, 2 49ers, 3 Giants, 4 Panthers, 5 Bears, 6 Lions, 7 Packers.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
Fourteen: seven per conference. The four division winners are seeds 1 to 4 and the three best remaining teams are the Wild Cards, seeds 5 to 7. Only the No. 1 seed gets a first-round bye.
How are ties in the NFL standings broken?
Between division rivals: head-to-head, division record, common games, conference record, strength of victory, then strength of schedule. For Wild Card spots, teams from one division are reduced to their best club first, then head-to-head, conference record, common games (at least four), strength of victory and strength of schedule.