2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South
NFL regular season concluded on Sunday, along with the playoff picture finally being clear. The Denver Broncos clinched a playoff berth with their win over the Kansas City Chiefs, eliminating the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins from playoff contention.
Lions secure NFC’s No. 1 seed, Broncos and Buccaneers clinch the NFL’s final two playoff spots
The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through Motown. The Detroit Lions secured a No. 1 seed with a 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions clinch NFC's No. 1 seed, first-round bye with win over Vikings on Sunday night
The Detroit Lions won Sunday night's regular-season finale over the Minnesota Vikings, clinching their conference's No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs -- plus bragging rights as the NFC North champions to boot.
NFL playoff bracket: Chargers-Texans to open postseason while Lions get bye after winning NFC's No. 1 seed
The league officially wrapped up its regular season on Sunday night with the Detroit Lions' commanding 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings. That gave the Lions the top seed and the bye in the NFC, and dropped the Vikings to the No. 5 seed. They'll now have to travel to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Southern California to open the playoffs.
NFL Playoff Picture, Week 18: Lions Secure NFC's Top Seed, Bucs Win NFC South
Detroit dominated Minnesota to win the NFC North and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, and Tampa Bay clinched the NFC South.
NFL playoff picture: Complete AFC and NFC fields, matchups for wild-card games
The NFL playoff picture is complete. Here's how the AFC and NFC fields ended up after Week 18, with the wild-card round up next.
Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
Expert recap and game analysis of the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL game from January 5, 2025 on ESPN.
NFL playoff picture Week 18 live updates: Latest on AFC and NFC seeds, scenarios, wild-card games
The NFL playoff picture is about to be complete. Check back throughout Week 18 for updates on AFC and NFC scenarios, as well as wild-card matchups.
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Everything You Need To Know About The 2025 NFL Playoffs
The Kansas CIty Chiefs and Detroit Lions earned first-round byes in the 14-team NFL playoffs. Each finished with a 15-2 record, tied for the best in the league.
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