NFL's Final Stretch: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Up Next?

Playoff Spots Still Up for Grabs

Only a few games remain in the NFL season, with seven playoff spots still undecided:

• 5 in the AFC
• 2 in the NFC

Teams already secured:

• AFC: Broncos, Patriots
• NFC: Eagles, Seahawks, Rams, Bears, 49ers

The No. 1 seed in both conferences remains undecided.

NFC West Heating Up

The Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers have all clinched playoff spots, but the division title is still up for grabs.

• Seahawks recently won against the Rams in overtime, putting them in the lead.
• Rams have an easier schedule ahead: Falcons and Cardinals.
• Seahawks face Panthers and 49ers.
• 49ers can tie the Rams with a win against the Colts on Monday.
• 49ers still have a game against the Seahawks in Week 18.

Draft and Future Planning

While 14 teams fight for the playoffs, 18 others are looking ahead:

• Evaluating their teams
• Planning for the future

• The 2026 NFL draft is on the horizon

• Four first-round picks have already been traded.
• 28 teams have a chance to pick a top prospect on Day 1.

The draft order is projected based on current standings. Teams are hoping to land players like:

• Fernando Mendoza
• Arvell Reese
• Jeremiyah Love

Playoff Probabilities

• Updated live
• Based on in-game win probabilities and NFL Football Power Index (FPI) projections
• Simulate the season
• Take into account:
• Team strength
• Schedule
• Tiebreaker rules
• Result: A live representation of each team's chances